Education

• BSN (University of Luzon- Philippines)
• MSN (Western Governors University – Utah)

Bio

 Aris is an adjunct faculty member at AUHS, specializing in Pediatric. With over 30 years of experience as a bedside RN, Aris has dedicated his career to both adult and pediatric critical care, with current focus on Pediatric Intensive Care. His extensive hands-on clinical background brings real-world relevance and depth to his teaching.  

Aris is passionate about mentoring future nurses and equipping them with both the technical skills and clinical judgment needed to excel in high-stakes environments.  In addition to his teaching role, he serves as a Course Director for ACLS, PALS, BLS and NCLEX preparations at CPRLink, where he leads training programs for healthcare professionals and nursing graduates.  

Aris is also a follower of Jesus Christ, being an active member of Men’s Group at Cottonwood Church.

Known for his patient-centered approach and commitment to excellence, Aris bridges academic instruction with bedside application, helping students build confidence and competence in pediatric care.  His teaching philosophy centers on critical thinking, compassion, and clinical readiness for today’s dynamic healthcare settings.

Subject Matter expertise

Pediatric Critical Care

Published Work /Published Education

Resiliency effect on Nurses Retention (co-I)- Presented at the:
a) 20 th APU Annual Nursing Research Symposium March 2025 at Azusa, CA and at
b) 5 th Filipino International Nursing Symposium in Sydney , Australia May, 2025