Nursing: Learn It, Live It, Love it!
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
March 30, 2010
Four years in nursing school (two years to some, it took me seven). You learn the normal, the not so normal, diseases, cures for the curable, and options for the incurables. You did clinical rotations, you learn best clinical practices, you read books (lots), and prepared case presentations. You thought you have it all to be a successful nurse, but….
First year at work (if you find one) and volunteering at a government hospital was exciting. It’s really cool because now you’re working side by side with a nurse who used to be your clinical instructor. Now you’re colleagues, not teacher-student. It’s pretty awesome, too because now you can call yourself a professional. Are you sure?
You encountered a patient in the unit who is now becoming more anxious because of an impending invasive procedure. He called you and rudely said, “Hey, Bruce Lee, you look so young. Do you really know what you’re doing?” You reacted and said, “Shut your f…ing mouth!” In the Philippines, you may be able to get away with it, but not without reprimand. In the U.S., you’re lucky if you don’t get fired (I can’t speak about same cases in other countries). You became reactive. It is such a huge mistake that most nurses do. It is very much unacceptable. Completely ignoring how the patient is feeling at that moment.
Now you’re working with another nurse, a “ten year veteran.” You feel supported, but a bit threatened, and at the same time, you feel like this nurse is making you do all the work. You’re not able to speak up because you’re afraid of negative repercussions. You decided to tell the supervisor who didn’t do anything about it, then you found out the supervisor and the nurse you are complaining about are classmates in nursing school and have been friends since high school. Now you know that they’re talking about you. What do you do?
Every nurse will encounter many more surprising scenarios and many unpleasant workplace experiences. Nursing is not only about treating a patient’s known disease, but also knowing what other “hidden” needs they have. It is a game of anticipation, a game of utmost preparation. A sport that is almost impossible to win. Nurses must become skilled on how to be conscious of every word they utter and wary of every body language and gestures they make. It is not to say that nurses should let patients become abusive, but who should be defending the patient? Aren’t nurses the patients’ advocates?
Every nurse will also come across “problem coworkers”. Actual or perceived, these are expected and must be handled in a professional manner. Avoiding to address a problem with a colleague will not only result in a dreadful workplace, but also creates a negative atmosphere within a certain unit, thus creating a non-therapeutic environment which encourages poor quality of care. Let’s face it. Let’s work it. Talk about it and build a stronger work community. Be open, don’t be confrontational. BE PROFESSIONAL!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
How to be an Indispensable Nurse
With the current cut-throat competition and cutting edge technology, landing your dream job is a wishful thinking. Professional rivalry is prevalent anywhere, even in the nursing arena.
The following tips will make you an indispensable nurse and possess characteristics which employers crave:
1.Cross train yourself. Even if your specialty is pediatric, be sure to learn other nursing fields. When I was an RN in the emergency room, they used to float me anywhere, adults, psychiatry, pediatric, triage, intake, surgical, critical care. In the end, who benefits the experience? I did. I became a well-rounded RN in the emergency room, well-sought by supervisors and ER doctors.
2. Learn the jargon in your field. Each profession has code names, jargon, so to speak. Be abreast of the new terms. Go with the flow of the institution. If flexibility is the new jargon, dance with the music. You will reap the rewards later on.
3. Learn the art of smooth interpersonal relationship (SIR). There is a saying, "you catch flies more with honey than with vinegar". Be nice and kind to everybody, even to the transporters. You need help lifting patients don't you? Besides, you will need people to give you a very good recommendation when you finally leave the place.
4. Get certified in your specialty. This is another feather in your hat. I got my certifications in med-surg, emergency Room, ACLS, ANP. Besides, you get a bonus pay when you do. So you hit two achievements by just getting certified.
5. Go back to school when you get the chance. Having a master's degree will give you a thousand dollars more in your yearly pay, plus additional letters after your name.
Most hospitals prefer a master's prepared RN for the management position nowadays.
6. Be ready for big responsibility when you become a manager. Train your subordinates well, so you will not have a hard time managing them. A leader leads by example not by force. In fact, they will learn to respect you for your good example.
Respect is earned, and respect begets respect.
7. Dress to impress and dress for success. Wear a nice suit on your day of interview. Look humble as much as possible, do not wear your French manicure or tons of jewelry. At work, do not wear revealing clothes, especially, patients are a "little" too sensitive when they see sexy nurses.
8. Learn how to say "please" and "thank you" all the time to everybody especially to your patients.
9. Stand tall and be confident when answering questions. Ask questions when you need clarification. Do not presume or assume, remember, you are dealing with lives.
Now, you are ready to face reality. Do not be afraid of your co-workers because they were as naïve as you are when they started. Befriend everyone, as much as possible. You might need their help in the future, which boils back to SIR.
Marissa T. Langseth,
RN, CEN, MSN, ANP, BC
Adult Nurse Practitioner
The following tips will make you an indispensable nurse and possess characteristics which employers crave:
1.Cross train yourself. Even if your specialty is pediatric, be sure to learn other nursing fields. When I was an RN in the emergency room, they used to float me anywhere, adults, psychiatry, pediatric, triage, intake, surgical, critical care. In the end, who benefits the experience? I did. I became a well-rounded RN in the emergency room, well-sought by supervisors and ER doctors.
2. Learn the jargon in your field. Each profession has code names, jargon, so to speak. Be abreast of the new terms. Go with the flow of the institution. If flexibility is the new jargon, dance with the music. You will reap the rewards later on.
3. Learn the art of smooth interpersonal relationship (SIR). There is a saying, "you catch flies more with honey than with vinegar". Be nice and kind to everybody, even to the transporters. You need help lifting patients don't you? Besides, you will need people to give you a very good recommendation when you finally leave the place.
4. Get certified in your specialty. This is another feather in your hat. I got my certifications in med-surg, emergency Room, ACLS, ANP. Besides, you get a bonus pay when you do. So you hit two achievements by just getting certified.
5. Go back to school when you get the chance. Having a master's degree will give you a thousand dollars more in your yearly pay, plus additional letters after your name.
Most hospitals prefer a master's prepared RN for the management position nowadays.
6. Be ready for big responsibility when you become a manager. Train your subordinates well, so you will not have a hard time managing them. A leader leads by example not by force. In fact, they will learn to respect you for your good example.
Respect is earned, and respect begets respect.
7. Dress to impress and dress for success. Wear a nice suit on your day of interview. Look humble as much as possible, do not wear your French manicure or tons of jewelry. At work, do not wear revealing clothes, especially, patients are a "little" too sensitive when they see sexy nurses.
8. Learn how to say "please" and "thank you" all the time to everybody especially to your patients.
9. Stand tall and be confident when answering questions. Ask questions when you need clarification. Do not presume or assume, remember, you are dealing with lives.
Now, you are ready to face reality. Do not be afraid of your co-workers because they were as naïve as you are when they started. Befriend everyone, as much as possible. You might need their help in the future, which boils back to SIR.
Marissa T. Langseth,
RN, CEN, MSN, ANP, BC
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Thursday, March 25, 2010
IS YOUR NURSE A "REAL NURSE"?
IS YOUR NURSE A “REAL NURSE”?
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
March 25, 2010
American Heritage Dictionary described a nurse as “a person educated and trained to care for the sick and the disabled”. So who deserves to be called a nurse? Is it appropriate to introduce one’s self as a nurse even if he or she is not licensed at the place where this introduction happened? Can someone say that he or she is a nurse just because she “takes care of people”? After all, once a nurse, always a nurse, right?
A few years ago I met this guy in Dallas and he said he’s also from Northern California. We’ve been talking about people we knew and I mentioned that I used to work as a registered nurse in this clinic. He said that he once dated a girl named Julie (not her real name) when she was working at the same place where I used to work. He also said that Julie told him that she is a “nurse”. I remember Julie as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
On my way back to the Philippines last year, while waiting to board a plane in San Francisco, I met a Filipina lady named “Lucila”. She introduced herself as a “nurse” working in a dialysis facility in the San Francisco bay area. A friend of mine who currently works with Lucila in the dialysis facility told me that Lucila is not a Registered Nurse (RN), but a Medical Assistant (MA).
“A nurse is a nurse” “Once a nurse, always a nurse”. These sayings will stay forever, but there are an increasing number of non-nurse disciplines using the term “nurse” to introduce themselves. This has got to stop. There are clear differences in training, education, and licensures. RN, LVN, Graduate Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, RPN, etc. You don't have to pretend. Just say it straight up.
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
March 25, 2010
American Heritage Dictionary described a nurse as “a person educated and trained to care for the sick and the disabled”. So who deserves to be called a nurse? Is it appropriate to introduce one’s self as a nurse even if he or she is not licensed at the place where this introduction happened? Can someone say that he or she is a nurse just because she “takes care of people”? After all, once a nurse, always a nurse, right?
A few years ago I met this guy in Dallas and he said he’s also from Northern California. We’ve been talking about people we knew and I mentioned that I used to work as a registered nurse in this clinic. He said that he once dated a girl named Julie (not her real name) when she was working at the same place where I used to work. He also said that Julie told him that she is a “nurse”. I remember Julie as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
On my way back to the Philippines last year, while waiting to board a plane in San Francisco, I met a Filipina lady named “Lucila”. She introduced herself as a “nurse” working in a dialysis facility in the San Francisco bay area. A friend of mine who currently works with Lucila in the dialysis facility told me that Lucila is not a Registered Nurse (RN), but a Medical Assistant (MA).
“A nurse is a nurse” “Once a nurse, always a nurse”. These sayings will stay forever, but there are an increasing number of non-nurse disciplines using the term “nurse” to introduce themselves. This has got to stop. There are clear differences in training, education, and licensures. RN, LVN, Graduate Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, RPN, etc. You don't have to pretend. Just say it straight up.
Top 10 Traits of Successful Speakers
Hello nurses!
I really wanted to greet you in your native tongue this week but as I looked around to find the most appropriate phrase, I thralled through tonnes of online learning sites and found it hard to know for sure what greeting to use… So, can you guys tell me how you greet each other and what all the different variations of “hello” are for you are so I can give you some of my insights into your words next week…
I missed a week last week as I was unwell but I’m back to full health now and looking forward to posting once a week for you here.
This week I want to share with you something I learned recently at a seminar… the 10 traits of successful speakers. Can you tell me how many of these top 10 traits you’re applying and how they’re working for you? Please share some suggestions as to what’s working well for you whatever area of nursing you’re in or preparing for. This works great also for IELTS preparation… Let me know your thoughts?
Top 10 Traits of Successful People
- Successful people take shortcuts
- Successful people make no excuses
- Successful people expand bigger than the obstacle in front of them
- Successful people have the desire and know the “how” will come
- Successful people don’t contract in the face of challenge, they ALWAYS expand
- Successful people make decisions quickly
- Successful people make leaps of faith
- Successful people spend money to save time
- Successful people sign up to do scary things and do them anyway
- Successful people take IMPERFECT action
So, we know that all actions, behaviours and beliefs can be modelled. Which of the above actions and behaviours can you start modelling today?
One other crucial thing I learned recently is that everything we want is generally outside our comfort zone so in order to get the lifestyle you dream of, you must take actions that are uncomfortable every so often. If you continue taking actions that are comfortable, then you will get the results you have always gotten. To get the results you want, you must start to take different actions.
What are some of the actions that you need to start taking today to get different results in English?
Until next week, dear nurses
Marie
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ANO ANG MAHALAGA?
ANO ANG MAHALAGA?
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
March 18, 2010
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
Marami pa rin talaga sa atin na mga Pilipinong narses and naghahangad na makalabas ng bansa. Alam naman ng lahat na bagama’t ayaw nating malayo sa ating pamilya, mas makapagbibigay tayo ng magandang kinabukasan sa ating mga kamag-anak kung lalabas tayo ng bansa. Pumunta kaya ako sa Amerika? O kaya sa Saudi? Marami na rin ngayong oportunidad sa Europa. Saan kaya maaring makapasok? Kahit kasama ko ang asawa at mga anak ko, ano kaya ang pakiramdam ng malayo sa ibang miyembro ng pamilya ko? Ano kaya ang kinabukasan ko at ng mga anak ko kung lumabas ako ng bansa?
Kung isa kang nars sa Pilipinas at walang ibang pinagkukunan ng kita, at ikaw lang ang may trabaho sa pamilya, makabibili ka ba ng Imac? Ilang Levi’s 501 and mabibili mo kung ang halaga nito ay halos kalahati na ng sahod mo sa isang buwan? Iisipin mo siguro mas mabuti pang gastahin ito sa gatas ng anak. Maghahangad ka pa kayang makabili ng plasma TV? Ang pagbili kaya ng kotse, maiisip mo pa?
Kung isa kang nars na Pilipino sa ibang bansa, meron ba doong tindahan si Aling Nena na pwede mong tambayan pagkagaling sa trabaho, na kung saan meron kang makakakwentuhan hanggang hatinggabi? Meron ka bang kapitbahay na magdadala ng ulam sa bahay mo kapag nalaman na may sakit ka? Meron ka bang mapupuntahan na karaoke bar na isang beer lang ang bilihin mo, pwede kang kumanta hanggang gusto mo? At papalakpakan ka pa ng mga kapwa mo nagpapalipas ng oras. Saan kaya merong pirated na DVD para mas mura?
Gusto kong magbukas ng mapag-uusapan, hindi upang magalit ang mga kapwa narses sa akin kundi upang magkaroon ng diskusyon ukol sa mga karanasan ng mga narses sa Pilipinas at sa iba’t ibang bansa.
Ngayon, pumili ka…
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
March 18, 2010
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
Marami pa rin talaga sa atin na mga Pilipinong narses and naghahangad na makalabas ng bansa. Alam naman ng lahat na bagama’t ayaw nating malayo sa ating pamilya, mas makapagbibigay tayo ng magandang kinabukasan sa ating mga kamag-anak kung lalabas tayo ng bansa. Pumunta kaya ako sa Amerika? O kaya sa Saudi? Marami na rin ngayong oportunidad sa Europa. Saan kaya maaring makapasok? Kahit kasama ko ang asawa at mga anak ko, ano kaya ang pakiramdam ng malayo sa ibang miyembro ng pamilya ko? Ano kaya ang kinabukasan ko at ng mga anak ko kung lumabas ako ng bansa?
Kung isa kang nars sa Pilipinas at walang ibang pinagkukunan ng kita, at ikaw lang ang may trabaho sa pamilya, makabibili ka ba ng Imac? Ilang Levi’s 501 and mabibili mo kung ang halaga nito ay halos kalahati na ng sahod mo sa isang buwan? Iisipin mo siguro mas mabuti pang gastahin ito sa gatas ng anak. Maghahangad ka pa kayang makabili ng plasma TV? Ang pagbili kaya ng kotse, maiisip mo pa?
Kung isa kang nars na Pilipino sa ibang bansa, meron ba doong tindahan si Aling Nena na pwede mong tambayan pagkagaling sa trabaho, na kung saan meron kang makakakwentuhan hanggang hatinggabi? Meron ka bang kapitbahay na magdadala ng ulam sa bahay mo kapag nalaman na may sakit ka? Meron ka bang mapupuntahan na karaoke bar na isang beer lang ang bilihin mo, pwede kang kumanta hanggang gusto mo? At papalakpakan ka pa ng mga kapwa mo nagpapalipas ng oras. Saan kaya merong pirated na DVD para mas mura?
Gusto kong magbukas ng mapag-uusapan, hindi upang magalit ang mga kapwa narses sa akin kundi upang magkaroon ng diskusyon ukol sa mga karanasan ng mga narses sa Pilipinas at sa iba’t ibang bansa.
Ngayon, pumili ka…
Monday, March 15, 2010
Nursing: Not a bed of Roses (Why I call myself Narsdoktor)
I always imagine myself to be successful. I always think positive about myself..
I came to the US of A in 1990. My reasons are just like any RN: because of poverty and the need to go abroad to uplift my condition in the Philippines. Although, I went to KSA prior to my arrival in NYC, it did not really do a lot of improvement in my life at that time.
As soon as I got to New York City, I was in motion. I studied every night so I could pass the NCLEX just once. I did not have time and money to enroll myself in some review classes. All I did was study Appleton every night. I worked extra so I could send more to my family in Cebu. I would work double shift 3x a week.
Needless, to say, it was not a bed of roses. I was always haunted by memories of being away from my family. Loneliness would creep in from time to time.
I passed the NCLEX right away and was promoted the next day to a supervisory level.
I thought, it would be better, but worse. As a manager you are on call 24 hours a day. Some vacations were curtailed because of the Dept of Health survey (state). In short, you are management personnel, they can twist you like a pretzel.
I became a rebel, answering back to my superiors because, I always want to do what is right for my patients, for my staff, for everybody. I am not the regular "subservient Filipino nurse" in town. I was a different Filipino RN.
I was forced to resign, but landed a very challenging job the next day. I became an emergency RN, not by choice but by unforeseen circumstances. It was actually a blessing in disguise. I was too good at it, I got my Certification (CEN) just after one year of ER exposure. It sparked a little encouragement in me, so, I went back to school for my Masters degree in Nursing. I enrolled in a City University of NY (CUNY-Lehman College). In order to pay the tuition fees, I needed to get another job, on top of my obligations like sending money home to the Philippines, my board and lodging and the like. In short, I had three jobs while I was taking up my graduate school. I could not believe until now that I did it!
I studied part time and worked full time and I finished it.
I guess, my determination made me do it.
I also got married while I was in school. My husband was very supportive of what I do even until now.
I did not stop at my graduate school, I was too ambitious, nobody can stop me. I went to get a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner. My father in law volunteered to pay for it because the tuition fee was quite expensive. I need to maintain a 4.0 (equivalent to flat one in the Phil), I needed to impress him.
For two years, I did not see my husband because of my studies. When I went home, he was already asleep, when he leaves for work, I was still sleeping. We were in that kind of arrangement for 2 years until I finished school and landed my dream job.
I became an adult nurse practitioner of a care management company with flexible hours, benefits galore and huge salary. I have been doing this for 10 years and counting. This is the kind of job everybody is fighting for. I am my own boss.
It is like my retirement job really. Where in the world can you find a job like this?
I call myself narsdoktor. I am a primary care provider with prescriptive privileges, pretty much like an MD. Our salaries and responsibilities are almost the same.
I could say, I am reaping the fruits of my labor, after experiencing different jobs as an RN. I will never go back to work as an RN. I am pretty happy as a narsdoktor.
http://narsdoktorsausa.com
"Success doesn't come to you…you go to it."Marva Collins
I came to the US of A in 1990. My reasons are just like any RN: because of poverty and the need to go abroad to uplift my condition in the Philippines. Although, I went to KSA prior to my arrival in NYC, it did not really do a lot of improvement in my life at that time.
As soon as I got to New York City, I was in motion. I studied every night so I could pass the NCLEX just once. I did not have time and money to enroll myself in some review classes. All I did was study Appleton every night. I worked extra so I could send more to my family in Cebu. I would work double shift 3x a week.
Needless, to say, it was not a bed of roses. I was always haunted by memories of being away from my family. Loneliness would creep in from time to time.
I passed the NCLEX right away and was promoted the next day to a supervisory level.
I thought, it would be better, but worse. As a manager you are on call 24 hours a day. Some vacations were curtailed because of the Dept of Health survey (state). In short, you are management personnel, they can twist you like a pretzel.
I became a rebel, answering back to my superiors because, I always want to do what is right for my patients, for my staff, for everybody. I am not the regular "subservient Filipino nurse" in town. I was a different Filipino RN.
I was forced to resign, but landed a very challenging job the next day. I became an emergency RN, not by choice but by unforeseen circumstances. It was actually a blessing in disguise. I was too good at it, I got my Certification (CEN) just after one year of ER exposure. It sparked a little encouragement in me, so, I went back to school for my Masters degree in Nursing. I enrolled in a City University of NY (CUNY-Lehman College). In order to pay the tuition fees, I needed to get another job, on top of my obligations like sending money home to the Philippines, my board and lodging and the like. In short, I had three jobs while I was taking up my graduate school. I could not believe until now that I did it!
I studied part time and worked full time and I finished it.
I guess, my determination made me do it.
I also got married while I was in school. My husband was very supportive of what I do even until now.
I did not stop at my graduate school, I was too ambitious, nobody can stop me. I went to get a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner. My father in law volunteered to pay for it because the tuition fee was quite expensive. I need to maintain a 4.0 (equivalent to flat one in the Phil), I needed to impress him.
For two years, I did not see my husband because of my studies. When I went home, he was already asleep, when he leaves for work, I was still sleeping. We were in that kind of arrangement for 2 years until I finished school and landed my dream job.
I became an adult nurse practitioner of a care management company with flexible hours, benefits galore and huge salary. I have been doing this for 10 years and counting. This is the kind of job everybody is fighting for. I am my own boss.
It is like my retirement job really. Where in the world can you find a job like this?
I call myself narsdoktor. I am a primary care provider with prescriptive privileges, pretty much like an MD. Our salaries and responsibilities are almost the same.
I could say, I am reaping the fruits of my labor, after experiencing different jobs as an RN. I will never go back to work as an RN. I am pretty happy as a narsdoktor.
http://narsdoktorsausa.com
"Success doesn't come to you…you go to it."Marva Collins
Saturday, March 13, 2010
U.S. Nursing Job Forecast
U.S. Nursing Job Forecast
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
Despite the economic downturn causing many U.S. businesses and government sectors to reduce their workforce, the health care sector remains on a positive trend and continues to hire more employees. According to the US Employment Situation Report (better known as “Jobs Report”) released on March 12, 2010, the health care sector created 280,000 jobs since February 2009, led by growth in ambulatory care services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in its “Career Guide to Industries, 2010-2011 Edition”, forecasts that the sector will generate 3.2 million new jobs between 2008 and 2018. This is more job growth than any industry, mainly due to rapid increase in the elderly population. If a third of these new jobs are for registered nurses, that is a staggering 1 million jobs in less than ten years.
The US economy is experiencing many challenges at this time. It remains to be seen how fast or slow the economic recovery will be. Even some hospitals and health care organizations are experiencing the brunt of this problem due to decrease in revenue as government reimbursement was affected, as well as the number of people with health insurance is becoming lower due to loss of employment and employer’s inability to continue providing this benefit. But even in this challenging times, nurses remain to be vigilant and hoping that conditions will improve much more in the future.
The Philippines still produce many nurses every year. Although enrollment is trending down, many young Filipinos still consider nursing as a better profession to choose due to the known need for nurses not only in the US, but also in many other industrialized countries. It may not be such a bad idea to encourage younger generation of Filipinos to become nurses, but it is imperative that a thorough review of nursing curriculums and programs, particularly of those that are underperforming in the national nursing licensure examinations be acted upon in order to ensure that future students receive the highest quality nursing education. This will also ensure that Filipino nurses remain competitive in the increasing globalization of the nursing job market.
By: Noel D. De Ocampo, MSN/ED, RN
http://thefilipinonurseforum.blogspot.com/
Despite the economic downturn causing many U.S. businesses and government sectors to reduce their workforce, the health care sector remains on a positive trend and continues to hire more employees. According to the US Employment Situation Report (better known as “Jobs Report”) released on March 12, 2010, the health care sector created 280,000 jobs since February 2009, led by growth in ambulatory care services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in its “Career Guide to Industries, 2010-2011 Edition”, forecasts that the sector will generate 3.2 million new jobs between 2008 and 2018. This is more job growth than any industry, mainly due to rapid increase in the elderly population. If a third of these new jobs are for registered nurses, that is a staggering 1 million jobs in less than ten years.
The US economy is experiencing many challenges at this time. It remains to be seen how fast or slow the economic recovery will be. Even some hospitals and health care organizations are experiencing the brunt of this problem due to decrease in revenue as government reimbursement was affected, as well as the number of people with health insurance is becoming lower due to loss of employment and employer’s inability to continue providing this benefit. But even in this challenging times, nurses remain to be vigilant and hoping that conditions will improve much more in the future.
The Philippines still produce many nurses every year. Although enrollment is trending down, many young Filipinos still consider nursing as a better profession to choose due to the known need for nurses not only in the US, but also in many other industrialized countries. It may not be such a bad idea to encourage younger generation of Filipinos to become nurses, but it is imperative that a thorough review of nursing curriculums and programs, particularly of those that are underperforming in the national nursing licensure examinations be acted upon in order to ensure that future students receive the highest quality nursing education. This will also ensure that Filipino nurses remain competitive in the increasing globalization of the nursing job market.
Legal is Never ALWAYS Ethical
Abortion has already been legalized in some parts of the world today. As a nurse and a human being, I think I am entitled to a right of freedom to tell what I have to say and to be firm to things I have taken a stand for...
Abortion
I could compare abortion to the latest Nokia and Samsung phone models that are already out in the market. These gadgets are very popular. They are found to almost all members of the young generation. You could frequently hear that familiar clicking sound the Nokia and Samsung way! On the other hand, abortion is considered as the hottest issue for the young people, next to sex (no wonder… in my personal opinion, these two things coexist with one another)! Similar and sad to say, this is very common and usual to youngsters as well…
I have learned that certain abortion acts, though acts of developing life destruction are sometimes justifiable by certain circumstances. I have gone through such types wherein abortion is medically advised to save the life of the woman or when chances of living for the baby is at risk and can therefore be of no good. Darn! We pay doctors and other medical people to save life. I don’t see the point why at times, abortion should become an SOP without even trying to restore and revive life. I know that these situations, are critical but it pains me to think that we really have to decide. If one opted to withdraw the chances of survival for the baby to save the mother (and vice- versa), where is the act of love there… if you opted to relegate and deprive survival from another?
I hate to be biased but I personally hate abortion. Obvious at it seems… The problem at present is that teenagers who “do it” treat abortion as the only and easiest way out. I always mock on them! Iligo ninyo na lang yan kaysa naman sa tunaw na lang kayo nang tunaw ng laman… “Laman” is the colloquial term for the developing life inside the woman’s womb. I still want to take a stand that you should be responsible for your action. Having sex in the context of teenage pregnancy, for instance, is certainly a voluntary act because no one is forcing either of the two parties involved to make out. It is indeed voluntary because all of them claim the satisfaction and the pleasure the “extra- curricular activity” gives. A voluntary action is constituted with the covert act itself, the MOTIF, and the responsibility taken for the consequence of the action. Many of them use abortion to satisfy the last condition.
I have certain points in my mind. First, I strongly believe that a child is a gift however one may look at it. Taken into consideration that sex was done out of the context of marriage, it won’t be rightful to use abortion as an excuse and as a way out. Hindi maitutuwid ng isa pang pagkakamali ang naunang pagkakasala. Some claim that it is more righteous to prevent another life to sprout than let it be taken cared of by the “irresponsible” who might show hostility to the unwanted child and whom are not capable to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.. I can’t imagine why people of such kind perceive abortion as something in compliance to one’s duties and obligations. I certainly disagree to their claims because the mere act itself is not an act of compliance but an act of cruelty for life and cowardice. Second, I perceive abortion as a result of a failure to do a right action- that is to prevent one’s self from being absorbed to sexual indulgence.
Many might say that opinions on abortion vary from one perspective to another and is therefore situational. It is ok if it will produce favorable results… Evil resides from the absence of goodness. And it is very unfair to take ones situation as a justification concealing evil. There are things that need not to be made universal.
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I am Tina Siuagan. I am a Registered Nurse who was one of the successful examinees to pass the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. I am a simple person who loves to try extraordinary things. I love to have fun (clean fun) and to keep things in a positive perspective. Please let me know what you think of my works. You can send me an email at assimilated_divinity@yahoo.com (same email is used for my Facebook account). ROCK ON! :D
Abortion
I could compare abortion to the latest Nokia and Samsung phone models that are already out in the market. These gadgets are very popular. They are found to almost all members of the young generation. You could frequently hear that familiar clicking sound the Nokia and Samsung way! On the other hand, abortion is considered as the hottest issue for the young people, next to sex (no wonder… in my personal opinion, these two things coexist with one another)! Similar and sad to say, this is very common and usual to youngsters as well…
I have learned that certain abortion acts, though acts of developing life destruction are sometimes justifiable by certain circumstances. I have gone through such types wherein abortion is medically advised to save the life of the woman or when chances of living for the baby is at risk and can therefore be of no good. Darn! We pay doctors and other medical people to save life. I don’t see the point why at times, abortion should become an SOP without even trying to restore and revive life. I know that these situations, are critical but it pains me to think that we really have to decide. If one opted to withdraw the chances of survival for the baby to save the mother (and vice- versa), where is the act of love there… if you opted to relegate and deprive survival from another?
I hate to be biased but I personally hate abortion. Obvious at it seems… The problem at present is that teenagers who “do it” treat abortion as the only and easiest way out. I always mock on them! Iligo ninyo na lang yan kaysa naman sa tunaw na lang kayo nang tunaw ng laman… “Laman” is the colloquial term for the developing life inside the woman’s womb. I still want to take a stand that you should be responsible for your action. Having sex in the context of teenage pregnancy, for instance, is certainly a voluntary act because no one is forcing either of the two parties involved to make out. It is indeed voluntary because all of them claim the satisfaction and the pleasure the “extra- curricular activity” gives. A voluntary action is constituted with the covert act itself, the MOTIF, and the responsibility taken for the consequence of the action. Many of them use abortion to satisfy the last condition.
I have certain points in my mind. First, I strongly believe that a child is a gift however one may look at it. Taken into consideration that sex was done out of the context of marriage, it won’t be rightful to use abortion as an excuse and as a way out. Hindi maitutuwid ng isa pang pagkakamali ang naunang pagkakasala. Some claim that it is more righteous to prevent another life to sprout than let it be taken cared of by the “irresponsible” who might show hostility to the unwanted child and whom are not capable to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.. I can’t imagine why people of such kind perceive abortion as something in compliance to one’s duties and obligations. I certainly disagree to their claims because the mere act itself is not an act of compliance but an act of cruelty for life and cowardice. Second, I perceive abortion as a result of a failure to do a right action- that is to prevent one’s self from being absorbed to sexual indulgence.
Many might say that opinions on abortion vary from one perspective to another and is therefore situational. It is ok if it will produce favorable results… Evil resides from the absence of goodness. And it is very unfair to take ones situation as a justification concealing evil. There are things that need not to be made universal.
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I am Tina Siuagan. I am a Registered Nurse who was one of the successful examinees to pass the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. I am a simple person who loves to try extraordinary things. I love to have fun (clean fun) and to keep things in a positive perspective. Please let me know what you think of my works. You can send me an email at assimilated_divinity@yahoo.com (same email is used for my Facebook account). ROCK ON! :D
KAPITAN HUGAS
This is a story which I wrote for my community health teaching in a day care center during my senior year as a BSN student.
Ito ay isang kwento tungkol sa isang bata na hindi ugaling maghugas ng kamay. Tunghayan kung ano ang nangyari sa kanya.
Si Popoy ay isang mabait na bata. Sumusunod siya sa lahat ng iniuutos ng mga nakatatanda sa kanya. Siya rin ay magalang. Nagsasabi siya ng “po” at “opo” at nagmamano sa mga nakatatanda. Masipag din siya mag-aral. Hindi na siya kailangan pang sabihan na magbuklat ng libro at gumawa ng kanyang mga takdang-aralin, kusa niya itong ginagawa. Kaya naman itinuturing siya na isang kawili-wiling bata.
Wari’y wala nang maipipintas pa kay Popoy. Ang hindi alam ng marami ay mayroon siyang isang sekreto na siya lamang ang nakakaalam. Ayaw na ayaw niya ang naghuhugas ng kamay! Hindi siya naghuhugas ng kamay bago kumain kahit na galing siya sa kalsada matapos makipaglaro ng holen sa kanyang mga kababata. Hindi rin siya naghuhugas ng kamay pagkatapos niyang gumamit ng banyo. Kahit na malagyan ng dumi o lupa ang kanyang mga kamay, pinababayaan lamang niya ang mga ito.
Mula naman sa isang soap dish, pinagmamasdan ni Kapitan Hugas ang bawat kilos ni Popoy. Nalulungkot siya dahil hindi naghuhugas ng kamay ang bata. Nangangamba siya sa panganib na nakaabang sa kanya.
Isang araw, pagkagaling niya sa eskwela ay naabutan niya ang kanyang nanay na nagluluto ng turon.
“Hm… ang sarap naman po Inay ng niluluto ninyong turon, pwede po bang makahingi dahil po nagugutom na po ako?” wika ni Popoy.
“Oo naman anak,” sagot ng ina, “Niluto ko talaga ang mga iyan para saiyo. Ngunit, huwag mong kalilimutan, maghugas ka muna ng kamay bago kainin ang mga ito.”
“Naku, bakit kailangan pang maghugas, pwede namang hindi.” wika ni Popoy sa sarili.
Hindi nakinig si Popoy sa sinabi ng ina. Habang abala ang ina sa pagluluto ng iba pang turon, dali-dali siyang kumuha ng plato at nilagay ang mga turon doon. Hindi siya naghugas ng kamay bago hawakan ang mga ito. Pagkatapos ay umakyat siya sa kanyang kwarto.
Habang siya ay nasa kwarto at abalang abala sa pagkain ng napakasarap na turon, biglang may tumambad na isang napakapangit na halimaw sa kanya!
“Huwahahahahahahaha! Ako si Mikrobyo! Dahil sa hindi mo paghuhugas ng kamay ay nabuhay ako! Dahil sa iyo ay makapaghahasik na ako ng lagim!” sigaw ng halimaw na mikrobyo.
Natakot si Popoy. Hindi niya alam ang kanyang gagawin. Patuloy na dumarami ang mga kampon ni Mikrobyo at pinalilibutan siya! Subalit, laking gulat din ni Popoy nang maya-maya ay biglang lumiwanag ang lalagyan ng sabon at biglang lumabas ang isang higanteng superhero.
“Ako si Kapitan Hugas! Matagal na kitang kilala Popoy at nakita kong hindi ka naghuhugas ng iyong mga kamay. Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit nabuhay si Mikrobyo at ang kanyang mga kampon! Magkagayon man, huwag ka nang mabahala dahil nandito na ako upang iligtas ka!” wika ni Kapitan Hugas.
Naglaban si Kapitan Hugas at ang mga kampon ni Mikrobyo. Natalo ang mga ito.
“Ako na ang tatapos saiyo!” sigaw ni Mikrobyo.
“Tignan na lang natin! Yah!” ang sagot ni Kapitan Hugas.
Gamit ang kanyang mahiwagang bula, natalo at naglaho si Mikrobyo. Nang makita ni Popoy na natalo ni Kapitan Hugas ang kahindik-hindik na halimaw, lumapit siya rito.
“Kapitan Hugas, maraming salamat po sa pagligtas ninyo sa akin. Simula po ngayon, maghuhugas na po ako ng kamay palagi. Hindi na mauulit ang nangyari.” ang sabi ni Popoy.
“Mabuti at naintindihan mo na ang kahalagahan ng paghuhugas ng kamay Popoy. Nakatutulong ito para hindi dumami ang katulad ni Mikrobyo at upang malayo ka sa anumang sakit. Ugaliin mong maghugas ng kamay gamit ang isang sabon at malinis na tubig.” sagot ni Kapitan Hugas.
“Tatandaan kopo lagi iyon Kapitan Hugas! Maraming salamat po!” sabi ni Popoy.
Mula noon ay palagi nang naghuhugas ng kamay si Popoy lalung-lalo na bago kumain. Simula noon ay hindi na nagpakita ang halimaw at nakasisiguro na si Popoy na ligtas siya sa kapahamakan.
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I am Tina Siuagan. I am a Registered Nurse who was one of the successful examinees to pass the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. I am a simple person who loves to try extraordinary things. I love to have fun (clean fun) and to keep things in a positive perspective. Please let me know what you think of my works. You can send me an email at assimilated_divinity@yahoo.com (same email is used for my Facebook account). ROCK ON! :D
Ito ay isang kwento tungkol sa isang bata na hindi ugaling maghugas ng kamay. Tunghayan kung ano ang nangyari sa kanya.
Si Popoy ay isang mabait na bata. Sumusunod siya sa lahat ng iniuutos ng mga nakatatanda sa kanya. Siya rin ay magalang. Nagsasabi siya ng “po” at “opo” at nagmamano sa mga nakatatanda. Masipag din siya mag-aral. Hindi na siya kailangan pang sabihan na magbuklat ng libro at gumawa ng kanyang mga takdang-aralin, kusa niya itong ginagawa. Kaya naman itinuturing siya na isang kawili-wiling bata.
Wari’y wala nang maipipintas pa kay Popoy. Ang hindi alam ng marami ay mayroon siyang isang sekreto na siya lamang ang nakakaalam. Ayaw na ayaw niya ang naghuhugas ng kamay! Hindi siya naghuhugas ng kamay bago kumain kahit na galing siya sa kalsada matapos makipaglaro ng holen sa kanyang mga kababata. Hindi rin siya naghuhugas ng kamay pagkatapos niyang gumamit ng banyo. Kahit na malagyan ng dumi o lupa ang kanyang mga kamay, pinababayaan lamang niya ang mga ito.
Mula naman sa isang soap dish, pinagmamasdan ni Kapitan Hugas ang bawat kilos ni Popoy. Nalulungkot siya dahil hindi naghuhugas ng kamay ang bata. Nangangamba siya sa panganib na nakaabang sa kanya.
Isang araw, pagkagaling niya sa eskwela ay naabutan niya ang kanyang nanay na nagluluto ng turon.
“Hm… ang sarap naman po Inay ng niluluto ninyong turon, pwede po bang makahingi dahil po nagugutom na po ako?” wika ni Popoy.
“Oo naman anak,” sagot ng ina, “Niluto ko talaga ang mga iyan para saiyo. Ngunit, huwag mong kalilimutan, maghugas ka muna ng kamay bago kainin ang mga ito.”
“Naku, bakit kailangan pang maghugas, pwede namang hindi.” wika ni Popoy sa sarili.
Hindi nakinig si Popoy sa sinabi ng ina. Habang abala ang ina sa pagluluto ng iba pang turon, dali-dali siyang kumuha ng plato at nilagay ang mga turon doon. Hindi siya naghugas ng kamay bago hawakan ang mga ito. Pagkatapos ay umakyat siya sa kanyang kwarto.
Habang siya ay nasa kwarto at abalang abala sa pagkain ng napakasarap na turon, biglang may tumambad na isang napakapangit na halimaw sa kanya!
“Huwahahahahahahaha! Ako si Mikrobyo! Dahil sa hindi mo paghuhugas ng kamay ay nabuhay ako! Dahil sa iyo ay makapaghahasik na ako ng lagim!” sigaw ng halimaw na mikrobyo.
Natakot si Popoy. Hindi niya alam ang kanyang gagawin. Patuloy na dumarami ang mga kampon ni Mikrobyo at pinalilibutan siya! Subalit, laking gulat din ni Popoy nang maya-maya ay biglang lumiwanag ang lalagyan ng sabon at biglang lumabas ang isang higanteng superhero.
“Ako si Kapitan Hugas! Matagal na kitang kilala Popoy at nakita kong hindi ka naghuhugas ng iyong mga kamay. Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit nabuhay si Mikrobyo at ang kanyang mga kampon! Magkagayon man, huwag ka nang mabahala dahil nandito na ako upang iligtas ka!” wika ni Kapitan Hugas.
Naglaban si Kapitan Hugas at ang mga kampon ni Mikrobyo. Natalo ang mga ito.
“Ako na ang tatapos saiyo!” sigaw ni Mikrobyo.
“Tignan na lang natin! Yah!” ang sagot ni Kapitan Hugas.
Gamit ang kanyang mahiwagang bula, natalo at naglaho si Mikrobyo. Nang makita ni Popoy na natalo ni Kapitan Hugas ang kahindik-hindik na halimaw, lumapit siya rito.
“Kapitan Hugas, maraming salamat po sa pagligtas ninyo sa akin. Simula po ngayon, maghuhugas na po ako ng kamay palagi. Hindi na mauulit ang nangyari.” ang sabi ni Popoy.
“Mabuti at naintindihan mo na ang kahalagahan ng paghuhugas ng kamay Popoy. Nakatutulong ito para hindi dumami ang katulad ni Mikrobyo at upang malayo ka sa anumang sakit. Ugaliin mong maghugas ng kamay gamit ang isang sabon at malinis na tubig.” sagot ni Kapitan Hugas.
“Tatandaan kopo lagi iyon Kapitan Hugas! Maraming salamat po!” sabi ni Popoy.
Mula noon ay palagi nang naghuhugas ng kamay si Popoy lalung-lalo na bago kumain. Simula noon ay hindi na nagpakita ang halimaw at nakasisiguro na si Popoy na ligtas siya sa kapahamakan.
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I am Tina Siuagan. I am a Registered Nurse who was one of the successful examinees to pass the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. I am a simple person who loves to try extraordinary things. I love to have fun (clean fun) and to keep things in a positive perspective. Please let me know what you think of my works. You can send me an email at assimilated_divinity@yahoo.com (same email is used for my Facebook account). ROCK ON! :D
Capital R period Capital N period
If you try to think of it, titles (such as Ph.D., M.D., Atty., etc.) are only a bunch of juxtaposed letters written with our names.
Say, for example, the letters R and N (with dots right after each of them).
Who could ever imagine that in order for someone to affix them at the end of his name, he should undergo a contending four-year bachelor's degree in Nursing, an intense board exam review and preparation, a nerve-racking Nursing Licensure exam, and a passing board rating?!
That is why, to my fellow newly proclaimed and registered Nurses (R.N.s with dazzling stars!)...
CONRATULATIONS for...
a job well done,
for not giving up during our college years..
for enduring our clinical duties...
for not letting a break up or a love interest get in the way...
for keeping up with the demands of Nursing..
for being a competent Registered Filipino Nurse...
what can I say? WE DESERVE IT.
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I am Tina Siuagan. I am a Registered Nurse who was one of the successful examinees to pass the November 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination. I am a simple person who loves to try extraordinary things. I love to have fun (clean fun) and to keep things in a positive perspective. Please let me know what you think of my works. You can send me an email at assimilated_divinity@yahoo.com (same email is used for my Facebook account). ROCK ON! :D
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Experience is the best teacher
A lot of people are hired because of their credentials. There are a few letters after their names such as, PhD, MD, MSN, RN, and the like. To some people, it does not really mean anything, especially for the mediocre. However, experience says a lot about you.
Experience is still the best credential there is. I do not want to see a doctor without any experience, you will be his guinea pig. Most of them go to the extent of trial and error stage before finally finding the right treatment for you. When they succeed they take the credit, when they fail, they blame somebody or something, they will even blame you. It is not uncommon that doctors blame patients when they die. They kick the dead horse over and over again. It is like reinjuring the victim over and over again. Why, because of lack of experience. An experienced person will take responsibility for his/her action. "I failed," "I am sorry", that would be the right answer. Do not expect an inexperienced doctor to say that though.
We learn something in our everyday life. It is, but appropriate to learn from our past, from our mistakes, so we will not repeat the same mistakes over and over again. A true wise person learns from his/her past, thereby, developing wisdom. A dullard cannot learn from past mistakes, he will do it over and over again. Unfortunately, some people are in that category.
It is not true either that the older you get, the wiser you become. Some old folks just do not learn anything. They are considered borderline or “not bright”. Have you seen some people who are in this category? I have. Maybe you can categorically put them as either stubborn, stupid or both.
Nursing, is the same way. The more experience a nurse has, the better she/he becomes. In fact, an experienced nurse is better than a new doctor.
I used to work in the emergency room in one of the level one trauma centers in the Bronx, USA during my heydays. I was very proud of my accomplishment then. The new doctors would ask me, "why are you still an RN? You should be a doctor with your experience." That kind of comments always make my shift. Well, yes, I almost became a doctor, I call myself narsdoktor.
The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”
Tom Bodett
The only source of knowledge is experience”
Albert Einstein
Marissa Torres Langseth
RN, MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner, BC
Experience is still the best credential there is. I do not want to see a doctor without any experience, you will be his guinea pig. Most of them go to the extent of trial and error stage before finally finding the right treatment for you. When they succeed they take the credit, when they fail, they blame somebody or something, they will even blame you. It is not uncommon that doctors blame patients when they die. They kick the dead horse over and over again. It is like reinjuring the victim over and over again. Why, because of lack of experience. An experienced person will take responsibility for his/her action. "I failed," "I am sorry", that would be the right answer. Do not expect an inexperienced doctor to say that though.
We learn something in our everyday life. It is, but appropriate to learn from our past, from our mistakes, so we will not repeat the same mistakes over and over again. A true wise person learns from his/her past, thereby, developing wisdom. A dullard cannot learn from past mistakes, he will do it over and over again. Unfortunately, some people are in that category.
It is not true either that the older you get, the wiser you become. Some old folks just do not learn anything. They are considered borderline or “not bright”. Have you seen some people who are in this category? I have. Maybe you can categorically put them as either stubborn, stupid or both.
Nursing, is the same way. The more experience a nurse has, the better she/he becomes. In fact, an experienced nurse is better than a new doctor.
I used to work in the emergency room in one of the level one trauma centers in the Bronx, USA during my heydays. I was very proud of my accomplishment then. The new doctors would ask me, "why are you still an RN? You should be a doctor with your experience." That kind of comments always make my shift. Well, yes, I almost became a doctor, I call myself narsdoktor.
The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”
Tom Bodett
The only source of knowledge is experience”
Albert Einstein
Marissa Torres Langseth
RN, MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner, BC
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Hello, Filipino Nurses!
Hello, Dear Filipino Nurses!
My name is Marie Mahon and it is my distinct pleasure to blog for you on the topic of English Language for Nursing : )
I'm an experienced linguist, teacher and business owner based in Ireland. For almost 15 years, I've been helping professionals communicate with ease and impact through English as a Second Language. I've worked with thousands of people across the world and some of my most outstanding students have been FILIPINO NURSES! : ) Yes, that's right... I'm such a fan of you guys, the great work you do and the beautiful people that you are that I joined your fanpage a number of months ago just to hear more about your work : )
When I saw Ben's call for bloggers and administrators at Filipino Nurses a few weeks ago, I was thrilled and applied straight away. I want to thank Ben for giving me the opportunity to blog for you.
As well as being a trained linguist and having taught English for almost 15 years, I've also worked through my second language for years in other countries so I know firsthand what it means to communicate at a very high level through another language. My second language is Spanish and I've lectured through Spanish at a number of universities around the world.
I will be blogging on a number of English language topics each week starting this week so that I can help you excel in Nursing through English.
I also believe that the way you use language as a nurse directly affects your patients' recovery. I can teach you to not only excel in your accuracy and fluency, but also use language in a way that helps your patients wellbeing and recovery. I can't wait to tell you more about this!! : )
For now, I'd love to hear your requests on communication topics you'd like to know more about. I'm also here to answer your questions so please feel free to ask me any questions you have on written and spoken language, IELTS exam topics or any area of communication in your nursing.
I'm REALLY looking forward to helping you excel through English!
Until next time,
Warm Wishes,
Marie Mahon
B.A., M.A. Applied Linguistics
Certified NLP Practitioner
My name is Marie Mahon and it is my distinct pleasure to blog for you on the topic of English Language for Nursing : )
I'm an experienced linguist, teacher and business owner based in Ireland. For almost 15 years, I've been helping professionals communicate with ease and impact through English as a Second Language. I've worked with thousands of people across the world and some of my most outstanding students have been FILIPINO NURSES! : ) Yes, that's right... I'm such a fan of you guys, the great work you do and the beautiful people that you are that I joined your fanpage a number of months ago just to hear more about your work : )
When I saw Ben's call for bloggers and administrators at Filipino Nurses a few weeks ago, I was thrilled and applied straight away. I want to thank Ben for giving me the opportunity to blog for you.
As well as being a trained linguist and having taught English for almost 15 years, I've also worked through my second language for years in other countries so I know firsthand what it means to communicate at a very high level through another language. My second language is Spanish and I've lectured through Spanish at a number of universities around the world.
I will be blogging on a number of English language topics each week starting this week so that I can help you excel in Nursing through English.
I also believe that the way you use language as a nurse directly affects your patients' recovery. I can teach you to not only excel in your accuracy and fluency, but also use language in a way that helps your patients wellbeing and recovery. I can't wait to tell you more about this!! : )
For now, I'd love to hear your requests on communication topics you'd like to know more about. I'm also here to answer your questions so please feel free to ask me any questions you have on written and spoken language, IELTS exam topics or any area of communication in your nursing.
I'm REALLY looking forward to helping you excel through English!
Until next time,
Warm Wishes,
Marie Mahon
B.A., M.A. Applied Linguistics
Certified NLP Practitioner
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