US RELAXES VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSES

Good news to all my fellow nurses. The new directive gives hope to all nurses waiting for their visas. Philippines has a lot of nurses with thousands of it passing the exam. Overseas jobs will not cause brain drain to the country.

Follow the links to read the news.
1.http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20081211-177422/US-relaxes-visa-requirements-for-nurses
2.http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/downloads/CIS_Ombudsman_Schedule_A.pdf

Hyperlink then right click to follow the link.. Enjoy reading!!

Dizziness and Vertigo

Dizziness is a word that describes being lightheaded and vertigo. Lightheaded is a feeling that a person is about to pass out. The client may feel unsteady but there is no sensation of movement. This feeling improves when a client lie down, raise a leg above the heart. Lightheadedness is often caused by a drop in blood pressure and reduced blood flow to the brain when a person immediately get up from lying or sitting position. However if a certain client is taking medications this is maybe a side effect or due to an illness, stress or anxiety.

On the other hand vertigo is a sensation that the world is spinning or moving that even a slight movement like moving head side to side could trigger vertigo. It is usually related to inner ear problems such as Meniere's disease.

When you experience either of this two and it persists better consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication

MY BIRTHDAY

As am going to my new age bracket, am more becoming anxious. I dont know the reason but i have a different feeling. I am on the goodbye twentys age. They say that am still young. I know it of course and there should no reason for me to have this feeling but still am experiencing it. Am a little bit lost for the past few days before my birthday, dont know to act on certain circumstances but i still did fine with regards to my job. But today, a day after my birthday am trying to be back of my old self.. Hope to regain it in the next few days...

HOW TO MANAGE BACK PROBLEMS

Nowadays, more and more people are suffering from back pain. Improper posture can put stress on the back that may lead to discomfort and damage. The following are some steps to have a good posture in every activity.

1. standing and walking - ear, shoulder, hip and ankle should be in a line.
2. sitting - keep shoulders, back and down, chin back, abdomen in, back must be supported its natural curve.
- avoid slouching, avoid prolong sitting.
3. sleeping - sleep using a firm bed not a soft mattress
4. body mechanics - use good body mechanics during any activity, avoid back strain when lifting heavy objects by keeping your upper body back straight, bend knees, keep the load near to your body.

ACNE

Acne is the term for pimples commonly seen on the face,chest, upper back or shoulder. A pimple forms when an oil gland in the skin is blocked. Stress and some birth control pills aggravates acne.

Treatments
1. wash the face and the entirw body with mild doaps. Avoid skin drying soaps
2. keep your hair away from face
3. benzoyl peroxide based medications is one of the best treatment for acne. Start from the lowest strength.
4. use water based make ups
5. manage stress

Contact your dermatlogists if acne worsens.

CHLAMYDIA

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that affects millions of men and women. It is difficult to detect the disease since it is asymptomatic, if symptoms show up it occurs 1 -3 weeks after exposure.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. women - irregular menstrual bleeding, pain when urinating, lower abdominal pain
2. men - discharge from the penis, pain when urinating
TREATMENT
- Antibiotics
COMPLICATION
- pelvic inflammatory disease - lead to sterility

GONORRHEA

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium NEISSERIA GONORRHEAE. This bacteria thrives in warm, moist areas of the human body such as the cervix, uterus and urethra of women as well as the mouth, eyes and anus.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
In Men
- asymptomatic, but some can experience burning sensation while urinating, white, yellow or greenish discharge from the penis

In Women
- burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding
menstrual periods

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
- urinalysis, microscopic analysis of sample obtained from the infected body part

MEDICATION
- Antibiotics

COMPLICATION
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Epididymitis

SYPHILIS

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum spirochete. It is transmitted mostly by sexual contact. Pregnant mothers with syphilis can also transmit it to their babies.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. Primary Stage - appearance of sore 3 weeks after transmission
2. Secondary Stage - reddish to brownish rashes on the palms and soles of the feet, swollen lymph nodes, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, hair loss, fever
3. Late signs - paralysis, multi organ damage that may result to death

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
- blood tesr, microscopic examination of the sore

MEDICATION
Antibiotic - penicillin
** Avoid sexual contact until sores are healed.

SEXAUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Someone requested that i will post topics with regards to sexually transmitted diseases since it is a disease wherein those who acquired such does not have confidence to go to a health care provider. Next post will be mainly focus on this issue.
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HERBAL REMEDIES

The following are just some of herbal remedies. It can be used for a reviewee as a basis for nclex exam or any person at home. However before using any kind of herbal remedies a professional doctor or health care provider should be consulted first for proper evaluation especially if you are taking prescribed medications.

1. Black Cohosh - use as a estrogen replacement for menopausal women
2. Blue Cohosh - use as a uterine tonic
3.Ma Huang - use for weight loss - use of this can remedy can lead to heart attack, sudden death
4.Echinacea- immune system stimulant - contraindicated to AIDS, HIV and Tb patients
5.Cranberry - for UTI, asthma

All of the mentioned herbal remedies are contraindicated to pregnant and lactating women.

HOW TO DO YOUR BREAST SELF EXAM

Breast exam is recommended for every woman. Breast exam is done few days after the period when the breast are not swollen or tender. This exam is a simple technique to learn what is normal and how to recognize any changes in the breast. Following are some steps to do BSE

1. Stand in front of the mirror - put your hands on the waist, raise your arms, bend forward
- while in these positions , look for changes in the shape, color, texture, discharge from the nipples

2. Lying down - put a pillow under your left shoulder, use the 3 middle fingers of your right hand to examine the the left breast. Move the fingers in the in small size circles. Extend your circles to the nodes on the armpit. Do the same on the other breast.

If you discover lumps, thickening, or a discharge from the nipple consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS

Our very hectic schedule and living in rat race life brings a lot of stress. With these, stress sometimes affect our emotions and feelings that makes us hot tempered. The question now is how to manage stress. The following are just some suggestions on how to manage stress.

1. Relaxation technique - when doing some relaxation you should be away from distractions
an example of this is meditation.
- another form of relaxation is to have a lukewarm shower then lie on your
bed and listen to some classical music while having some deep breathing
2. Submit for a therapy - acupuncture is not only known in Asia but gain its popularity in the whole
world. The purpose of this therapy is to unblock and balance the flow of
chi to regain one's health
3. Massage - go for a massage in some massage parlors
4. Yoga - consist of movements, postures and breathing techniques

HOW TO PASS THE NCLEX EXAM

Nclex examination is a required examination for a nurse to be registered in the US, enabling foreign nurses to work there. However, registration and review fee is quite expensive. With these reasons one must give full attention in reviewing for the exam. The question now is how to pass the nclex exam. With my experience as a reviewee and now as a reviewer i recommend the following:

1. enroll in a review program ( La Union Review CEnter)
2. attend the review class and computer review religiously
3.make a study plan in your home - good time management
4. be resourceful - aside from the review program, use the internet to research for unfamiliar words
5. make a lot of practice exams
6. lastly and the most important.. PRAY.. PRAY.. PRAY
Be Positive.. Believe In Yourself.. Believe In Your Dreams And Make it Real

How To Know If Your Obese Or Not

Todays generation , ideal weight or the so called appropriate weight is difficult to maintain. Nowadays they are using the sex and age in relation to height and weight to compute the person's body weight. The BMI or body mass index is widely used. It is computed by dividing your body weight in kilograms to that of the height in metres squared. Normal BMI -18.5-23, obese if BMI 30 or higher.

LAST TO VISIT THE DOCTOR HABIT

With the present situation of the economy health should be a priority to be competitive with contemporaries in the job. However, health is becoming least priority now. Many people have to save money so instead of a medical doctor, they consult the so called quack doctors. Here in the Phillipines wherein most of the families are living below the poverty line, food has the highest share in the family's budget with healthcare having the least or none. So they only visit the doctor when they felt that there's no more hope in there illness which is a big mistake.. Just remember that EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS THE BEST CHANCE TO CURE...

HOW TO EARN MONEY ONLINE

Almost everyday we are using the internet to search, send mail and chat with our friends. Aside from this activities you can turn your net surfing into money making activity. HOW? Have your own blog, join survey sites and forums that offer free registration. It is not a qiuck rich scheme but then you are using the net for non earning activities so better make it a money making activity..

My Walk..

It's weekend here in the Philiipines. That means i am not going to the office which also means am not going to take my daily walk. As much as i want to just lie down and sleep more my biological clock does not permit me. Automatically I woke up at 6 am. I am a little bit guilty for not not doing my daily walk so i ask our household companion to accompany me to the local wet market to buy some vegetables and fresh fish. By this i can walk a lot around the market by choosing on those different types of vegetables. Now i already receiving the benefits of daily walk, aside from losing weight, i dont feel tired easily when going upstairs. And of course am saving my suppose to be fare for my ride!!!

NURSING JOBS

For nurses planning to apply abroad you can visit the link of the website in my favorite links on the right of this blog. It has various list of jobs for different specialization. Upon seeing those advertise jobs visit the POEA website to check for the job order. Aside from the job order check also the status of the company. Enjoy reading my blog..

MY LOT

My lot is a growing community of people around the world. It is a discussion forum wherein a member can post a certain topic in different field of interest. You can also respond to others topic. In my lot, a lot of friends can help new members with anything they asks. It is a very nice way to interact with different people around the globe. Aside from that a member can also earn money just by posting and responding to topics. Want to join? PM me and i'll send the link...

MP3 DOWNLOADS

Music gives an effect to our mood. Sometimes we listen to soft music while studying. However, we don't want our family members to be disturb. How lucky we are now in this generation. With the products of science and invention MP3's are created. They came in different designs and colors from different manufacturers. To all music lovers, you can download music using your own pc. just go to downloads.com and download limewire. Thats it! you can now download your favorite music.

ADVICE FOR NEW NURSES

Being new to the profession is quite difficult. Now that nurses from the Philippines are in demand abroad new nurses does not know on what to do. As a reviewer i also acted as a life coach to this new nurses. My advice is that after passing the local board exam continue to the foreign nursing exams, sacrifice a bit for it will cost you a lot of your earned money. After passing all of this exams, apply to a respected company with a job order for this job ( check POEA online). Since EB3 visa is slowly moving you now apply for a local job while waiting for your job placement in the US but since hospitals in the Philippines only accept nurse volunteers first, try to apply for nursing jobs in the Middle East. If you want the Middle East, don't apply to some agencies, they will just ask you for a placement fee. Go directly and submit your resume at the POEA main office in Manila.

MONEY MAKING JOB

If your a newly graduate from high school you are still having difficulty with which course your going to take. With the economic problem, a course that may become a money making job should be considered. As i am searching in the net, the healthcare sector is listed as a hot job. Courses related to computers is a good choice also which may enable you to work abroad. Avoid courses that are can not be applied easily locally and abroad.

ONLINE JOBS, HOME BASE jobs

Every country is now experiencing the slowdown of the economy. Each of us cannot rely on our meager incomes. More and more people are trying the internet to look for online jobs like data entry jobs,ad typing, home base jobs, ptr sites, paid surveys or paid e -mail. But then there are only limited sites that are legit and more are scams. Avoid to be a victim of these sites. reseach first before joining. Most of the time a scam site ask for money just to have the job. BEware.. check for the site first.. The money to be invested came from hardwork and it will just go to those sharks..

LA UNION REVIEW CENTER

HELLO FRIENDS. IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS, RELATIVES FROM REGION I KINDLY REFER THEM TO LA UNION REVIEW CENTER. IT OFFERS NCLEX, IELTS REVIEW UNLIMITED FOR LOW PRICE. YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE LISTED IN MY FAVORITE LINKS IN THIS BLOG. THANKS IN ADVANCE....

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING

Last march my weight reached 55 kilograms in the weighing scale. For my height my weight is not advisable. my office is a 8 -10 minutes walk. Sometimes am so lazy to take my walk, or am running out of time so i will take a ride. When my sister arrived from the UK she noticed that i am becoming big in size. She told me that i should continue my walk. 4 times a day i take this path, walking along the road even how high the sun is. Now after 3 months i already noticing the benefits of my daily walk. i lose more than a kilogram! am so proud of myself. try it!

MY DAY!!!

My work today is quite tiring. Our next scheduled review will be next monday. Am a little bit stressed revising my lectures. I dont want my review last month to be the one given again to the new students. I am encoding new updates the whole day, my hands are tired but this not interfere with me to post a blog. I love responding to discussions from different forums. if you got questions just ask me especially if it relates to the health.. keep on reading my blog!

Hello every one! This is my first post so i believe i have to say something first about myself. I am a nurse midwife by profession. I worked for a government hospital for almost 5 years. I have to resign to review for the foreign nursing exams.. Fortunately i passed all these 3 exams. While waiting for my job placement abroad i am working as a nurse reviewer in a review center here in the Philippines.