TOYS FOR LITTLE GIRLS AND BOYS

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Big boys have their PCs and cars and big girls have their bags and diamonds. How about the little ones? What toys should parents and care givers give them?

During our review in NGD (Normal Growth and Development), our lecturer identified different types of toys for children aged 0 - 6 years old.

They are as follows:

AGE	TOYS
INFANTS
0-3 Months Old	Black and white pattern cards Soft Cuddled Toys Rattle Non-Breakable Mirror Mobiles Music Box
3-6 Months Old	Crib Gyms Squeaky Toys Teething Rings Different-Textured Toys Noise-Making Toys
6-9 Months Old	Safe Place to Creep and Crawl Bathtub toys Jack-in-the-Box Nested Toys Big Soft Blocks Drinking Cups Toys to bind together
9-12 Months Old	Safe Place for Exploration Push-and-Pull and Motion Toys Paper for Tearing Building Blocks Metal Pots and Pans Different-Shape and Different Color Toys
TODDLERS	Push-and-Pull Toys Picture Book Book of Rhymes Toys as symbol of adult activity (Telephone) Scribbling on Paper Cars and Trucks Crawl-in box Trapeze Slide Jungle Gym Stuffed Animal Blanket Surrogate Filling and Emptying Toys Zoids Hammer and Nail Set Wagon Dolls Drums Clay
PRESCHOOLERS	Tricycle or Bicycle with Training Wheels Blocks Guessing Games Puzzles Dolls Stuffed Toys
>>4 Years Old	Construction Costumes Music Box Doll House
>>5-6 Years Old	Puppets Books Dress-up
It is important to take note that safety is of prime concern.

Have fun playing!!!



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CSF LEAK ::::: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TIPS
CSF Leak! ::::: Questions, Anyone?
CSF Leak! ::::: Interview Questions
Toys for Little Girls and Boys
Brain Surgery Goes Awry in RI
Nars Movie
Ways to Promote Effective Circulation
Ways to Promote Effective Breathing
Blood Donation Information
Philippine Hospitals

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Brain Surgery Goes Awry in R.I.

by: Michelle R. Smith (Associated Press)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One operation went awry after an experienced brain surgeon insisted to a nurse he knew what side of the head to operate on — but got it wrong.

Another time, a doctor-in-training cut into the wrong side of a patient's head after skipping a pre-op checklist. In a third case, the chief resident started brain surgery in the wrong place, and the nurse didn't stop him. (Read more here.)

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Happy Anniversary!!!

HAPPY

FIRST

ANNIVERSARY!!!

SERVIEN

CHRISTI

MARIAE

2008

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Nars Movie

What does it take to be a nurse?


Nars is movie that will capture every nursing student and nurse alike. From the accurate depiction of what the life of a student nurse is all about to the realistic acting of the cast, this movie will surely remind its viewers of the many sacrifices and triumphs of Nursing. It's heartwarming, witty and funny.




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NARS MOVIE INFO

Nars (2007) the Movie

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Nars Film Review

The movie Nars is an independent film that showcased the typical life of nursing students and registered nurses alike. It presented their hopes, dreams, triumphs and tribulations. It also reflected a harsh reality: that care and compassion, sometimes, comes second only to... read more




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Nars Movie Review
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NARS Movie Info

Nars Film Review

The movie Nars is an independent film that showcased the typical life of nursing students and registered nurses alike. It presented their hopes, dreams, triumphs and tribulations. It also reflected a harsh reality: that care and compassion, sometimes, comes second to personal prosperity.

Considering that it is an indie film, the movie is a thumbs up for showcasing a stellar cast and for mirroring an accurate depiction of the life of student nurses. Yet, it doesn't come without flaws. The storyline is not weaved perfectly and more emotions and heavier performances are expected from the cast.

Just like this review, the movie is so BITIN. I'm giving it 3 over 5 stars.

Now, I'm leaving you the chance to air your boos or claps.



POINTS TO PONDER:

1. Did you like the movie?
2. As a future Filipino nurse, how do you enhance the quality of care towards your patients?
Please leave your comment by clicking on the comments link below.



LINKS:

Here are a few helpful links that contain information about the movie Nars.
::www.pep.ph/guide/1138/Indie-film-Nars-captures-the-realities-of-Filipino-nurses
::didotech.spaces.live.com




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NCM Lecture Notes - R.A. 9173

Topic: Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (R.A. 9173)
Lecturer: Mr. Nickson Vargas, RN, MAN
Schedule of Lecture: to be updated
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NCM Lecture: Fifth Commandment and Nursing Ethics

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IMCI - Assess and Classify

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WAYS TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE CIRCULATION

1. Ensure blood pressure is in normal range. (check series of BP; elderly has isolated type of hypertension–increase systolic with normal or high diastolic; Primary-due to obstruction, change in blood vessel; secondary-due to medical problems; hypotension is more dangerous in the elderly than hypertension)
2. Prevent and eliminate sources of pressure on the body. (constricting clothes such as socks, panty, choker, bracelet; advice the use of loose clothing)
3. Remind or assist patient to change position frequently.
4. Prevent pooling of blood in the extremities. (such as prolong standing; prone to develop DVT) 5. Encourage physical activity (such as stretching activities as tolerated by the person; avoid strenuous activities).
6. Prevent hypothermia, maintain body warmth.
7. Massage the body. (massage lightly it may cause purpura; done to aid circulation; skin is not tough and tight, subcutaneous tissue and blood vessels are thin; prone to bleeding and sensitive to pressure)
8. Monitor drugs for hypotensive effect.
9. Educate to reduce risk of cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol, obesity and inactivity.
10. Periodic exams of physical and mental health.

Source:
Lecture Notes from Mrs. Michelle Z. Jagunap, RN. July 2007. Lecture on Promotion of Effective Breathing and Circulation in the Elderly. St. Paul University Iloilo - College of Nursing. Philippines

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WAYS TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE BREATHING

1. Prevent respiratory infection. (Prone to infection due to immunosenescence; PNA, URTI)
2. Obtain influenza and pneumonia vaccines. (The immune system is not keen to signal that something is wrong in the body; vaccines such as for PNA and influenza could easily affect one previously exposed to virus).
3. Avoid exposure to respiratory infection.
4. Seek medical attention promptly for signs of respiratory infection (such as cough and fever; report simple manifestations).
5. Report changes of sputum (Change in sputum may signal an abnormality.)
6. Regular deep breathing exercises (Muscles of the lungs are not that elastic already; prone to develop COPD; expel CO2; prevent retention and impediment in breathing)
7. Smoking cessation or avoidance of cigarette smoking (Instruct the ill effects of smoking; quitting is done gradually not abruptly; could not promote effective breathing; avoid passive smokers)
8. Provide proper room ventilation.
9. Adequate nutrition (Prone to develop influenza; provide humid air)
10. Instruct patient to turn, cough and deep breathe every 2 hours. (Prevent hypoxia to cells)
11. Monitor rate, depth, and rhythm of respiration, coloring, coughing pattern, blood gasses and mental status. (Increased rate and shallow breathing may indicate obstruction; normal rhythm-inhale, exhale, inhale; color of skin speaks of tissue perfusion; bluish-cyanosis)

Source:
Lecture Notes from Mrs. Michelle Z. Jagunap, RN. July 2007. Lecture on Promotion of Effective Breathing and Circulation in the Elderly. St. Paul University Iloilo-College of Nursing. Philippines

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Blood Donation

Safety Risks of Paid Blood Donation

• It increases the risk of disease transmission through blood transfusion by as much as three times than the voluntary blood donation system
• Five blood transmissible diseases:
• HIV
• Hepa B
• Hepa C
• Malaria (sign: fever)
• Syphilis otherwise known as “bad blood” (sign: chancre)

Who Can Donate?

You can donate if you meet the following criteria:

• 16-65 years old
• At least 50 kg for 450 mL donations
• At least 40 kg for 250 mL donations
• Pulse rate of regular rhythm at 50-100 bpm
• Systolic pressure of 90-160 mmHg
• Diastolic pressure of 60-100 mmHg
• Hgb: 0.125 g/L (12.5 g/dL)

Temporary Deferrment of Donation

::CONDITION
(NEXT POSSIBLE TIME TO DONATE)

::Pregnant women
(Nine months after birth or 3 months after weaning)

::Those with acute febrile illness
(2-3 weeks when fully recovered)

::Previously donated
(6 months after)

::Those who will undergo a major operation
(1 year after)

::Those with skin lesion venipuncture
(after completely healed)

::Tattoos, skin pierce, earhole, needle puncture
(after 1 year)

::Exposed to HIV or Hepa B
(after 1 year)

::Those with malaria
(3 years after cessation of symptoms)

::Those who took alcohol
(after 12 hours)


Persons who cannot donate:

Persons with the following characteristics or diseases:

• cancer
• cardiac diseases
• severe lung diseases
• jaundice of unknown origin
• use of prohibited drugs
• high risk sexual behavior
• inmates of mental institutions and prisons
• high risk occupation
• STIs
• Prolonged bleeding
• Unexplained weight loss of more than 5 kilograms in 6 months
• Chronic alcoholic

Source:

Lecture Notes from Mrs. Dulce Ma. Tilos, RN, MSN. May 2007. Lecture on Blood Donation. St. Paul University Iloilo - College of Nursing. Philippines

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PHILIPPINE HOSPITALS (METRO MANILA) part 2

PHILIPPINE HOSPITALS
Part 2

Nurses are the hospitality of the hospital. ~Carrie Latet

Sto. Tomas University Hospital
Manila

United Doctors Medical Center
Quezon City

Veterans Memorial Medical Center
Diliman, Quezon City

Metropolitan Hospital
Sta. Cruz

Quezon City Medical Center
Quezon City

Children's Medical Center
Quezon City

Medical Center Paraœaque
Parañaque City

Manila Sanitarium & Hospital
Pasay City

Rizal Medical Center
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

National Children's Hospital
Quezon City

Philippine General Hospital
Taft Avenue, Manila

Philippine Children's Hospital
Quezon City

Asian Hospital & Medical Center
Muntilupa City

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PHILIPPINE HOSPITALS (METRO MANILA)

Nurses are the hospitality of the hospital. ~Carrie Latet

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Here is a list of hospitals you can work for in the Philippines:

PHILIPPINE HOSPITALS
Part 1

National Kidney & Transplant Institute
Quezon City

St. Luke's Medical Center
Quezon City

Philippine Heart Center
Quezon City

San Juan De Dios Hospital
Pasay City

Makati Medical Center
Makati City

Alabang Medical Clinic
Alabang

Philippine Orthopedic Hospital
Quezon City

Cardinal Santos Medical Center
San Juan

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
Sta. Cruz, Manila

De Los Santos Medical Center
Quezon City

Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon City

Manila Doctors Hospital
Ermita, Manila

Mary Johnston Hospital
Tondo, Manila

Medical Center Manila
Ermita, Manila

The Medical City General Hospital
Ortigas

MPI-Medical Center Muntinlupa
Putatan, Muntinlupa

New Era Hospital
Diliman, Quezon City

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