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MUST HAVE INFORMATION FOR NEW GRADUATE NURSES 2007-09-05 23:30:00 If you have just passed the Nursing Licensure Examination, here are a few tips on how to make your life easier! We hope that these information will be of great help to you.If you are planning to seek local employment, here are some requirements that Hospitals would get from you. (It varies depending on Institution that you are applying to.)2 x 2 colored picture Photocopy of the following documents:DiplomaTranscript of Records Related Learning ExperienceBoard Certificate Certificate of Board RatingWhere to get?At the PRC Office in ManilaHow much?P 75.00 (Regular: Available after 2 -3 weeks if I remember it correctly)P 200.00 (Express: Available after an hour) PRC card Professional Tax ReceiptWhere to get?At the City Hall where you resideAlso available at BIRHow much?300.00 per yearTip!!!Apply for one as soon as you pass and register for your profession.Late registrations will be charged an amount of 20% of 300.00 per month starting from the date of your Registration Social Security Syst
News Update 08/31/2007 2007-08-30 19:00:00 New nurses complain of ticket cost for oath-taking08/31/2007 07:30 PMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVFatima grad tops nursing board exam08/27/2007 07:02 PMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVResults of June 2007 nursing board exams on PRC website08/27/2007 06:11 AMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVDOJ to file charges vs owners of 2 review centers08/24/2007 06:18 AMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippinenews stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVPinoy registered nurses take NCLEX08/23/2007 12:22 PMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVSaksi: 2 review centers in nursing exam leak face raps08/23/2007 11:08 PMThis page requires a higher version browserFor the latest P Read more:News Update
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Trivia Top Scores for the Month of September 2007-09-30 11:49:00 CONGRATULATIONS to all the players of our Nursing Trivia
1. bekwang = 8787 points2. Sui = 5373 points3. cryogirl = 4094 points4. Jinkypop = 3008 points5. wowowee = 2037 points6. nerie22 = 1477 points7. aroma = 1291 points8. ma3k = 999 points9. GirlRN = 799 points10. kobe = 620 points11. Gadi = 402 points12. Icegirl = 354 points13. doitdoit = 321 points14. daBest = 220 points15. kristine = 207 pointshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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MNEMONICS CORNER 04 2007-10-09 12:04:00 SIGNS OF CANCERChange in bowel /bladder habitsA sore that doesn’t healUnusual bleeding/ DischargeThickening of lump – breast or elsewhereIndigestion/ DysphagiaObvious change in wart/ moleNagging cough/ hoarsenessUnexplained anemiaSudden weight lossFOCUS OF PATIENT CARE IN CLIENTS WITH CANCERChemotherapyAssess body image disturbance (related to alopecia)Nutritional needs when N/V presentComfort from painEffective response to Tx? (Evaluate)Rest (for patient and family)http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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IMMUNITY 2007-10-05 11:34:00 IMMUNITY – body’s reaction to any foreign body that might enter our tissues2 types:NON SPECIFIC/ CELLULAR / Innate immunity present in our body since we were bornSPECIFICMediators (non specific)1. MECHANICAL BARRIERSSkin (keratinized)Body secretions ( sweat, oil)Cilia (transports)Mucus (traps organism entering the Respiratory tract)2. CHEMICAL BARRIERSEnzymes (lysozymes)Acids ( kills bacteria by denaturation)Fatty acids – skinGastric acids – stomachComplement system – becomes activated in cascade fashion 1,2,3…..Activated Complements System – presents antigen to the bacteria; once activated, has to be removed from the body3. INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE Presents the 5 Cardinal signs which is chemically mediated that can come from:Damaged tissuesInflammatory cellsEven from the bacteria itself5 Cardinal signs & symptoms of inflammation:1. redness (rubor)2. swelling (tumor)3. pain (dolor)4. heat (calor)5. loss of function (functiolaesa)FXN:forms a barrier to confine infectiontr
LEVELS OF HEALTH CARE 2007-10-05 11:29:00 PrimaryManages health problems @ community levelSecondaryManages health problems @ local district, municipal levelTertiaryManages health problems @ sophisticated, specializedhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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PTB DRUG CATEGORIES 2007-10-05 10:51:00 CATEGORY 1 NEW PTB Pts with sputum (+) Seriously ill pts with severe forms of:Smear (-) PTB with extensive parenchymal involvementExtra pulmonary TB INTENSIVE PHASE2 monthsRifampicinINHPyrazinamideEthambutol MAINTENANCE PHASE4 monthsRifampicinINH CATEGORY 2 Relapse Failures Others INTENSIVE PHASE2 monthsRifampicinINHPyrazinamideEthambutolStreptomycin1 monthRifampicinINHPyrazinamideEthambutolMAINTENANCE PHASE5 monthsRifampicinINHEthambutol CATEGORY 3 NEW PTB Pts with sputum smear (-) 3x & CXR result of TB minimal Failures INTENSIVE PHASE2 monthsRifampicinINHPyrazinamideMAINTENANCE PHASE2 monthsRifampicinINHhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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RPs best nurse in US says Desperate Housewives should explain 2007-10-03 08:17:00 Lily Maniquiz Lara the Filipino nurse awarded as best nurse by Advance for Nurses Journal in 2006 said the people behind the American television series DesperateHousewives
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Palace joins call for apology from Desperate Housewives creators 2007-10-03 08:13:00 Malacañang has joined the mounting call for an apology from Americas television network and producers of the hit series DesperateHousewives
" over what has been widely viewed as a racial slur against Filipino medical practitioners“Yes, I think we should, on behalf of our Filipino professionals," said Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita whenread more | digg storyhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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Transmission Patterns of Inheritance 2007-10-25 21:37:00 Autosomal dominant:At least one parent is affected. Can affect both males and females. Every child has a 1 out of 2 chance of having the disease. Can result from a spontaneous mutation. Autosomal recessive:Both parent have the recessive gene. 1 in 4 chance of having disease, 2 in 4 chance of carrying the disease, 1 in 4 of being normal. X-linked dominant:An affected female will transfer the disease to half her sons and half her daughters. An affected male will transfer the disease to all his daughters but none of his sons. X-linked recessive: Most X link disorders are recessive. Offspring of carrier mom: for daughters, 1 out of 2 are normal, 1 out of 2 are carriers. Males have 1 out of 2 chances to have the disease, 1 out of 2 of being normal. An affected male does not transmit the disease but all daughters are affected.Mitochondrial:This type of inheritance, also known as maternal inheritance, applies to genes in mitochondrial DNA. Because only egg cells contribute mitochondria to the Read more:Inheritance
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Only better jobs, economy can stop exodus of healthcare workers 2007-10-25 20:41:00 Only improved employment and economic conditions in the country can stem the sustained migration of Filipino healthcare professionals, Sen. Loren Legarda said Monday."Amid rapid globalization, the only way we can really discourage our professionals and other highly skilled workers from seeking greener pasture overseas is by willfully enhancing...read more | digg storyhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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Trivia Top Scores for the Month of October 2007-10-31 12:45:00 CONGRATULATIONS to all the players of our Nursing Trivia
1. cryogirl=11636 points2. xanatots=7865 points3. bancrofti=5539 points4. bekwang=5449 points5. chalk25=5016 points6. wowowee=4588 points7. dzan=2838 points7. wengkoy=2838 points8. nerie=2450 points9. Ner=2066 points10. khris=1790 points11. Sui=1669 points12. xernanz=1501 points13. troy=1401 points14. kayleigh=1106 points15. ma3k=1044 pointshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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Breath Sounds 2007-10-28 12:45:00 Normal BreathSounds
Bronchial SoundsBronchial breath sounds consist of a full inspiratory and expiratory phase with the inspiratory phase usually being louder. They are normally heard over the trachea and larynx. Bronchial sounds are not normally heard over the thorax in resting animals. They may be heard over the hilar region in normal animals that are breathing hard (i.e. after exercise). Otherwise, bronchial sounds heard over the thorax suggest lung consolidation and pulmonary disease. Pulmonary consolidation results in improved transmission of breath sounds originating in the trachea and primary bronchi that are then heard at increased intensity over the thorax.Bronchovesicular SoundsBronchovesicular breath sounds consist of a full inspiratory phase with a shortened and softer expiratory phase. They are normally heard over the hilar region in most resting animals and should be quieter than the tracheal breath sounds. However, in sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas, they may be heard
NURSING THEORIST 2007-10-30 02:17:00 Anne Boykin and Sarvina O. SchoenhoferNursing As Caring TheoryBetty NeumanNeuman Systems Model and Global ApplicationsSister Callista RoyThe Roy Adaptation ModelDorothea OremSelf-Care Deficit Nursing TheoryDorothy JohnsonBehavioral System ModelErnestine WiedenbachThe Helping Art of Clinical NursingFaye Glenn AbdellahTwenty-One Nursing ProblemsFlorence NightingaleEnvironmental Adaptation TheoryHildegard PeplauTheory of Interpersonal RelationsIda Jean OrlandoTheory of the Nursing Process DisciplineImogene KingGeneral System’s FrameworkTheory of Goal AttainmentJean WatsonTheory of Human CaringJoyce FitzpatrickLife Perspective Rhythm ModelJoyce TravelbeeHuman-To-Human Relationship ModelKari MartinsenNursing PhilosophyKatharine KolcabaTheory of ComfortKristen SwansonProgram of Research on CaringLogan Roper & TierneyThe Elements of Nursing:A Model for Nursing Based on a Model of LivingLydia HallCore, Care and Cure ModelMadeleine LeiningerTheory of Culture Care Diversity and Universalit
POISON 2007-11-08 05:42:00 POISONCall the Poison Control CenterDon't refer to medications as candiesPlace medications in a child-proof bottleKeep meds out of the reach of childrensCheck food or drug's expiration dateDon't place gasoline or kerosine in softdrink bottles (for Filipinos!)Don't play watusi (for Filipinos!)CORROSIVE POISONDon't induce vomitting, it will produce more damage to the airway.ex. muriatic acid, bowl cleaners, liquid sosaNON CORROSIVEInduce vomitting except when patient has a decrease LOCInduce vomitting by syrup of ipecacGive activated charcoal and laxativeCharcoal = decrease absorption of poisonLaxative = flush out poisonAspisin - acid = kussmaul's respirationTylenol - liver damage, monitor liver enzymesRat poison - made of coumadin = bleedingPaint chips - contains lead, assess children living in old houses (paint)Plumbism - contains lead, assess old pipelinesWatusi - give 9pcs of raw egg whites (as first aid treatment only)see also DRUGS AND ANTIDOTEShttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blo
LATE BLEEDING DISORDERS 2007-11-14 11:49:00 PREMATURE LABORAre uterine contractions occurring before 37th week of gestationRISK FACTORS HIT-MPHPNIncompetent cervixThird trimester bleedingMultiple gestationPolyhydramnios (excessive amount of Amniotic fluid)CLINICAL MANIFESTATION(Primary) Contractions occurring in increasing frequency & intensity Premature ROM (rupture of membranes)MANAGEMENT If there is (-) bleeding & (-) Cervical Dilation1. Administration of TOCOLYTIC MEDICINES = meds used to suppress contractionsa) RITODRINE (Yutopar) = muscle relaxant to control Uterine contractionSIDE EFFECTSHypotensionTachycardiaAltered fetal heart rateNursing alert! Monitor FHR, if greater than 180bpm (NORMAL: 120-160) CR, if greater than 120bpm (NORMAL: 80-100) Notify the MD!b) ISOXSUPRINE (Vasodilan) = Intravenous (IV) vasodilatorSIDE EFFECTSHypotensionTachycardiac) TERBUTALINE (Bricanyl) = bronchodilatorSIDE EFFECTSTachycardiaNervousness & tremord) ETHYL ALCOHOL (Ethanol) = is given to block the release of Oxytocin; thru IVSI
NEUROLOGIC DISEASES 2007-11-14 07:24:00 MYASTHENIA GRAVISDecreased Acetylcholine Receptor SitesMULTIPLE SCLEROSISPatches of demyelinationALZHEIMERS DISEASEneuro fibrillary tangles, senile plaques, and decrease AcetylcholinePARKINSONS DISEASEdegeneration of Substantia NigraGUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROMEdegeneration of Myelin Sheath of peripheral nervesPICKS DISEASEswelling of neurons taking a ballooned appearanceCREUTZFELDT JAKOB DISEASEdevelopment of porous tissue, mad cow disease, and infectionsHUNTINGTONS DISEASEdegeneration of Striatum (caudate and putamen) in basal gangliaAMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS degeneration of Anterior Horn Cells and Corticospinal Tractshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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EARLY BLEEDING DISORDERS 2007-11-12 21:37:00 ABORTION any interruption / termination of a pregnancy before the age of viability (20th week of gestation). Usually spontaneous abortions (75-80% happen on the 2nd & 3rd month). RISK FACTORS PETE-PEM1. Presence of Acute Infections (German measles).2. Endocrine disturbance (Progesterone Therapy / Hypothyroidism → meds can cause abortion). PTU – Prophylthiouracil.3. Trauma (a fall from the stairs)4. Exposure to Teratogens5. Psychological Factors6. Evidence of Malnutrition7. Maternal Factors ( C F S ) Chronic InfectionsFibroid TumorsStructural Uterine Anomalies↓ hemoglobin (bleeding) if less than 10.5g/dl = + abortionTYPES OF ABORTION SISpontaneous Abortion TIMH1. Threatened Abortion - slight to moderate, bright red vaginal bleeding, mild back & lower abdominal cramping. No cervical dilation & no passage of products of conceptionManagement Complete bed rests (24-48 hrs.) no bathroom privilegePt. may be sedated to avoid movementsCoitus is prohibited 2 wks. after bleeding
FASTING BLOOD TESTS 2007-11-12 08:51:00 Fasting Blood SugarBUN, CreatinineSerum LipidsCholesterol / TriglyceridePhosphorusTo remember: FBS-CellphonePatient is under NPO 12 hours before blood extractionhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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UAE relaxes visa rules on Filipino nurses 2007-11-19 08:07:00 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has relaxed its policy on Filipino
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entering the country on visit visa.Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Ghaffor, assistant undersecretary for Curative Medicine Department at the UAE Ministry of Health (MoH) said the decision to relax the policy is primarily to address the growing shortage of nursesread more | digg storyhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/FESA
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Preparation & Administration of Drugs 2007-11-23 22:42:00 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Verify Doctor's order2. Know the patient's condition3. Be alert for allergies4. Know the purpose & therapeutic effects of each drug ordered.5. Standard abbreviations & symbols commonly used; familiarize oneself. 6. Know your hospital's policy about verbal and telephone orders.7. Observe 10 Rights of Drug Administration
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