January 16th, 2009
This is the day of my Nursing Qualifying exam. I woke up early and went to the exam place 30 minutes earlier. I made new friends there who are also planning to be in The Nursing training program.
I was kind of excited to know what will be questions. At the same time, I was kind of nervous if I know the answers to the questions. I just leave it all to God and I asked for wisdom to be able to answer correctly and pass. I was thankful that I know the answers to some of the questions. There are questions that I was not sure of so I just did the elimination strategy in the exam. I am hoping I will pass. The result will be post this week. I can’t wait to know if I pass or not.
Tags: answers, friends, Nursing Qualifying exam, Nursing training Program, pass, questions
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January 12th, 2009
I am very excited to have another chapter in life in my nursing profession. I will be Training in Medical Intensive Care Unit this February whenever I pass their Qualifying Exam. I specialized in Maternal and Newborn Nursing. I care for pregnant women, doing prenatal, delivering babies, baby check-ups and postpartum check up. I can’t wait to be in the other area of Nursing. Right now, I am reviewing or studying for my up coming exam this January 16, 2009. Include in my prayers.
Tags: baby check-ups, chapter, delivering babies, Maternal and Newborn nursing, Medical intensive care unit, nursing profession, postpartume check-up, pregrant women, Qualifying Exam, training
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January 5th, 2009
I was called the other night to insert and IV (intravenous) insertion. The patient really needed an IV so that the Induction of labor be started. The staff of the Lying In Clinic were not successful of inserting an IV so they called me up. I was almost ready to sleep when I received the call. I am very much willing to help them when they need to. I was praying that God would bless my hand to let me insert the dextrose successfully in just one poke. It felt a little bit stress because, somehow I doubted myself a little though I already done many insertions. I do not want to poke the patient twice since the patient had been poke like thrice with their try. It would be so shameful if I do not do it successful since they expected me to make it. I really prayed hard that God will help me with it. God answered my prayers. I did it successful in just one try. To God be the glory.
Tags: dextrose, God, Induction of labor, IV insertin, Lying in clinic, patient, prayers
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January 1st, 2009
Graphics for New Years Comments
Happy New year to all!!! CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is another year God has given us to give us another chance to correct the mistakes we made and to learn from. Another chance He give us to really understand the real meaning of life and what is the purpose why we are here on earth. I cannot imagine how the days ran so fast. It just like 2008 passed us by to say hello and goodbye. I am excited of what God has enstore for me for the year 2009. I am claiming His promises ” For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, ” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Tags: 2008, chances, earth, happy new year, mistakes, new year, purpose
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December 25th, 2008
Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful time their family and friends. We have a marvelous time with our family because all of the members of the family are present. Christmas is a great way to ponder that Jesus our savior was born which the the reason for the season.
Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. Because gift-giving and several other aspects of the holiday involve heightened economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, Christmas has become a major event for many retailers.
The children in this photo are the son and daughter of my cousin that I delivered at home. I cant imagine how they grow up so fast. Aren’t they cute?
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December 22nd, 2008
When we knew that our patient did not carry twins, instead had uterine myoma, I did some research about it. Actually, that patient did not come back for her prenatal check-ups. If she did, that abnormalities was detected through ultrasound. These are some info of Uterine Myoma.
Uterine myomas also called “fibroids” are tumors that grow from the wall of the uterus. The wall of the uterus is made of muscle tissue, so a fibroid is a tumor made of muscle tissue. The fibroids start off very small, actually from one cell, and generally grow slowly over years before they cause any problems. Most fibroids are benign; malignant fibroids are rare. The cause of fibroids is unknown, although it is known that fibroids have a tendency to run in families.
The most common symptoms are:
• Cramping with periods.
• Heavy flow or clots with periods.
• Discomfort, such as pressure, as well as being unable to lie on your stomach and being unable to button your clothing easily, caused by the mass of the fibroids. Other, less common symptoms include irregular bleeding and urinary frequency caused by the pressure on the bladder from the fibroids. If your periods are very heavy, you may become anemic and an iron supplement may be recommended.
If fibroids become symptomatic enough, they can be removed surgically. The most common surgical approach is to perform an “abdominal myomectomy. An incision is made in the lower abdomen into the abdominal cavity, and the fibroids are removed from the uterus and the uterus stitched closed. If the uterus is no longer necessary (the woman is finished having her family) and the woman desires her uterus removed, a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can be performed. (A “hysterectomy” is removal of the uterus and cervix, not removal of the ovaries.
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December 16th, 2008
I work in a Lying in Maternity center for 3 months. I stopped working because of my other plans. Though I am not already connected with that institution, I make myself available to them when they need help. Today I was called for they need help in delivering a suspected twins. When I arrived in the clinic, the first baby was already out. The patients abdomen is still very big, and when we palpate it, it felt like there was another baby inside the womb. I did and IE (Internal examination) the cervix is 5cm open, but I could not feel baby’s head or any body parts because it was still very high up. I checked the FHT (fetal heart tones) with a doppler but I could not hear anything. I was confused then and worried because if there was still another baby inside, it must be dead already. So we decided to call our back physician. She brought with her an ultrasound. To our surprise, what was in her womb was not a baby, it’s a huge myoma (a growth in the uterus). God is so good to her for it did not obstruct the baby or choke the baby. She was on medication and on under observation for 3 months and will evaluated if she needs surgery.
Tags: baby, doppler, Fetal heart tones, IE, Maternity Center, medication, myoman, physician, surgery, suspected twins, ultrasound, womb
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December 12th, 2008
I am delivering many babies in the past 9 years. I really loved it. But just lately, my passion changed. I want to work and help with sick people. I want to have a new experience in other areas of nursing. I missed working in the hospital. So I think it is time for me to take another step of faith. I am very excited at the same time, I am kind of nervous because I will be in a new environment and will be working with new people. It would be a huge adjustment for me. I know I will be fine and I can do it with God’s help. I already applied for the Nurse Training Program in a certain hospital. I will take the Qualifying exam next week. If I pass I will start the training this February 2009.
Tags: delivering babies, experience, hospital, Nurse Training Program, nursing, passion, Qualifying Exam, sick
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December 6th, 2008
Most of us experiences back pains. It is not fun to have them. Delivering babies sometimes made my back hurts. So we need to baby our back and give them a break.
If you’re a working adult, the odds are fifty-fifty that you’ll suffer back trouble. To help you avoid this wrenching experience, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine recommends the following back-saving strategies on the job:
• Alternate between sitting and standing. When sitting, rest your feet flat on the floor, and use a chair with good back support. When standing for prolonged periods, rest one foot on a low stool.
• As you lift heavy objects, hold them close to your chest; bend your knees, not your back; and reposition our entire body rather than twisting or reaching as you lift.
• Split heavy loads into smaller loads, and get help when an object is too heavy or awkward to lift by yourself.
• To help protect your back overnight – or whenever you lie down – use a firm mattress, and lie on your back or side, not on your stomach.
• When driving, adjust the seat to keep your knees level with your hips, sit up straight with both hands on the wheel, and use a lumbar support for your lower back. Keep vehicles in good repair to minimize vibration. Take frequent rest breaks to change position and stretch.
Tags: back hurts, back pains, change position, delivering babies, driving
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December 2nd, 2008
I am caring for pregnant women, I always see to it that I teach them about the importance of feminine hygiene. Pregnant women are prone to genital infection due to the change in the natural pH of the external genitalia. The following are the tips on feminine hygiene. Take this short course on feminine hygiene and graduate from bad, ineffective hygiene practices.
• Change underwear twice a day or as often as needed.
• Wear cotton panties and avoid wearing too tight pants to allow your skin to breathe. Allowing air in and moisture out is one way of avoiding yeast infection.
• Do not scrub your external genitalia with a wash cloth. Wash cloths are abrasive and might just irritate your sensitive skin. Use your hand, a small amount of feminine wash and warm water instead.
• If washing with water is not possible after urinating, use damp tissue instead. Pat dry, not rub, with dry tissue right after.
• To prevent menstrual cramps, exercise regularly, drink ten to 12 glasses of water per day and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Change your sanitary napkin as often during heavy days. On light days, change every three to four hours to avoid growth of bacteria that may cause itching and irritation.
• To keep yourself clean and smelling fresh down there, use a clinically proven pH-balanced feminine wash everyday. Avoid using soaps and antiseptics for cleansing your external genitalia. Soaps and antiseptics may be too harsh for you because these strip off the protective barrier of your external genitalia.
Tags: feminine hygiene, menstrual cramps, ph balance, women. pregnant
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