I'm Glad

August 27 was the release of the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam of a friend of mine. I was so glad to see his name that time. When my friend passed the board he felt gladness and which was the same feeling that I felt when I passed the board. I can still remember on what program that was used to search for the results. It was a Java PDF and it’s easy to use and locate the names of the passers.

Flu alert 101

Ugh! Now I'm infected again. The three classical signs that an impending cold is coming:

(1) Sore throat.
(2) Runny and congested nose.
(3) Spontaneous Sneezing.

And when it is not intervened, it levels up to having the flu = a combination of Fever+Body fatigue+Headache+Cough and Runny, congested nose.

It's a check and balance that my body's immune system's status ain't that good and steady. Should I blame this to the weather? (It's like everyday is raining, at some point it rains cats and dogs!)

Again, I'm back to increased hydration (1 liter ain't enough/day). So if you're like me right now, aside from increasing your fluids, it's time to get back on track on your vitamin C's (huhuhu, I stopped taking mine that's why!).

And one basic intervention to do? REST. Yeah. No matter how many tablets of vitamin C's you dig in and overload yourself with fluids, if rest isn't there, then its worthless. Rest is one way the body compensates to fight back the infection (Fever is one Normal compensation unless it perseveres that's when you consult your doctor when it is constantly high). Fever is also the process by which it manages the opportunistic infection you have their by increasing your body's temperature. FYI: Some organism that make you sick cannot thrive in high temperatures. And so, that's why you shiver when you have a fever because the body is constantly helping speeding up metabolism, thus increasing body temperature.
Thank God I haven't reached this stage yet! It's not easy getting sick these days!

One thing to note though, do not rely so much in taking medications even for just a simple slight fever or what. It is still best to first have the 'independent interventions' (as we term it in nursing) wherein medication is a last resort.

1. Drink liberal fluids (water is advised but not limited to, soft drinks can wait!).
2. Do yourself a Sponge bath or a TSB. Tepid Sponge Bath.
3. Eat fruits and food rich in vitamin C.Your body needs a boost-up.
4. Rest. :)

Whoa, I'm talking my language here. lol! Learned something? :)

Reality bites!

Heard of the latest news? It has been two nights already that I heard this, and it pains me in hearing so. I tried remembering the numbers but it seems that I can't.

Nursing is coined as a noble profession. But now, it seems something is pulling it down.

Two nights and the news has been feasting on it. The latest was about half of present nursing schools are endangered to be closed by the CHED (Commision on Higher Education) because of their status in keeping up with their status of giving quality Nursing education. Who should be blamed then? Do we need to point a finger at someone or at some cause?

It was, I think way back 10 years ago or something that the spark of nursing interest came. Because of the IN-DEMAND status of Nurses abroad, people from all walks of life had their eye and pockets on nursing.

So, where is nursing now? Is the heart and passion still there? Is the calling still there?

Honestly, from the looks of Nursing now, it ain't the same as before. Now, Nurses are flooding without stable jobs, or even just jobs. It's even hard to get in as a volunteer! I'm flabbergasted!

But hey, when your heart is really there. When your joy and you know that your calling is there, you will never give up. Even if the odds are not that good, even if hopes are vanishing into thin air, even if the fire has lost its burn, the important thing is: the WILL will still be there. By that, a spark will still start, and the fire be burned again, figuratively, passion will still live on.

I will always remember this, to whose hearts are really on nursing and not just for the grasp of greener pastures: Nursing will not just be a course but a CALLING, not a stock figure but a NOBLE profession to be lifted high, not an idle heart but a LIFE BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING OF LOVE extended to others!

I am what I am. A Nurse..and will still be one no matter what. :)

Shoot me! - Oathtaking 2010

One of the highlights of my life.
This was our oath taking as fully registered nurses.
Here with my are my very dear friends. Cheers to us!
After the dreaded board exam, we're finally (I say ultimately!)
Registered Nurses!
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