MANILA- Two Filipina nurses
successfully passed the Gesundheits-und Krankenpflegerin, Germany’s official
state examination for nurses, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
reported yesterday.
According to DOLE Secretary
Rosalinda Baldoz, "The future of Filipino nurses in Germany looks bright
with the initial success of nurses Krystel Anne Sumido and Eowyn Galvez, who
were hired under the Triple Win Project through the POEA (Philippine Overseas
Employment Administration)".
“This is a happy development
because two Filipinos have achieved the record of being the first Filipino
nurses to have passed as Qualified Nurses,” Baldoz added.
Meanwhile, of the 225 nurses
under the said program, there are 70 Filipino nurses undergoing language class
A1 and A2, and 114 others either waiting for language training, waiting for
employers or waiting to be deployed.
“The challenge at hand is getting
other qualified employers who can sustain the benchmark that has been
established by the hospitals which started participating in Triple Win,” Hans
Cacdac, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) chief, noted.
Cacdac, said they were looking
for more employers who are similarly willing to invest in foreign nurses and
pay for the costs involved in the nurses’ study of the German language, which
they need in order to be deployed with the help of 2 agencies: BA’s
International Placement Services (ZAV) and German Agency for International
Cooperation (GIZ).
Nurse for Change Movement is set to conduct a protest on
October 17, 2014 against the government after the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) denied the proposed wage increase for Nurses last May. In a
letter dated May 26, 2014 by DBM to Rep. Leah S. Paquiz, the department
apparently turned down the proposed increase in wages of nurses.
Dr. Carl E. Balita, a recognized registered nurse and a
radio commentator, called for nurses through social media to take action and
conduct a “mass action,” or remonstration on October 17, 2014.
Balita, initiated to create Nurses for Change Movement
with the help of other Nurses organizations and groups. Their advocacies are
salary increase for nurses, stop false volunteerism, and have adequacy
nurse-patient ratio.
Meanwhile, the Nurses for Change Movement is on the
process of generating more supports for the cause.
All professions, including nursing have set of rules and protocols which
its practitioners have to follow. In nursing, we have Nurses Code of Ethics
which guides us for carrying out nursing duties in a way consistent with the
standard and quality nursing care and moral duties of the profession.
In trans-cultural nursing, it is important to know every
rule related to your profession not only in your country but also in foreign
nations. Most rules related to our profession are common and being practice
everywhere but you may find some rules weird.
Here are the list of weird nursing rules I came across
with and I hope you you’ll have fun time.
1. Color coded nursing uniforms
In Wales, United Kingdom, nurses must wear color coded
uniforms depending on the level or type of nurses. This rule was established in
mid-2010 for the convenience of patients. Example: A staff nurse must wear a
hospital blue uniform while a clinical nurse specialist must wear a royal blue
uniform; green uniform for health care support worker whereas aqua green for
nursery nurse. One good thing is that the government is responsible for
providing these uniforms. I hope nobody in Wales is colorblind.
2. Say “Please” before a blood test
This rule is being implemented at the Worthing Hospital in
West Sussex, England. Nurses can decline to carry out orders involving blood
work if the doctor forgets to write the magic word “Please” on his request.
This was implemented to lessen the pressure of nurses from the doctor by making
the latter think twice before writing the order.
3. You can’t be obese in Japan
As a healthcare professional, we would like to be an example
of a healthy individual by being fit as much as possible. In Japan, they have
passed a law officially known as the Standard Concerning Implementation Special
Health Examinations and Special Public Health Guidance, more commonly known as
“metabo law,” named after “metabolic syndrome” which is Japan’s official name
for obesity. This law restricts not only nurses but all citizens of Japan from
becoming fat. So if you are planning to practice your profession in Japan, you
might want to consider this rule first.
The law was made effective in 2008 by the Japanese
government that made it essential for the citizens to cut their waistline to a
government-specified standard in order to prevent metabolic syndrome, commonly
known as “metabo.”
4. No to pregnancy in United Arab of Emirates (UAE)
In UAE, single nurses are not allowed to be pregnant. It is forbidden to get pregnant without a husband. In Dubai, single women who are
expectant have options to either marry the father or leave the country; the
other option is being arrested for fornication. In the other countries of UAE,
single women who are pregnant may be detained or deported.
Management of Hypertension comes in many forms, from lifestyle modification to the use of different anti-hypertensive medications. Always remember, a nurse "DEALS" with this common illness in a usual hospital setting. Below illustration shows the mnemonic to treat or manage Hypertension.
Diet Modification means avoiding foods that are high in fats such as organ meats, butter, lard, ghee, dairy fats and other meat products. This also include avoiding food that are high in Sodium (salted foods, ham, sausages, cheese, pizza, canned goods etc.)
Exercising regularly helps lowering your Blood Pressure, this may include walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming and many more.
Below shows the list of the most common Anti-Hypertensive medications:
Diuretics
Adrenergic receptor antagonists
Renin Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Aldosterone receptor antagonists
Vasodilators
Benzodiazepines
Calcium channel blockers
Meanwhile, lifestyle changes can also help a lot, this involves losing weight if you are obese or limiting yourself to drinking alcohol.
Lastly, the most crucial part of avoiding complications from Hypertension is to quit smoking.
We always want to make sure that are readers will learn different nursing theories the easiest way possible. One way to grasp each information is through the use of different mnemonics. Here is the "CHIEF" mnemonic for Hypertension Signs and Symptoms.
Change in vision is one of the signs and symptoms associated with Hypertension, this is due to the damage in the retina from high blood pressure within its blood vessels. Damage to blood vessels in the heart can also cause chest pain (angina). During cases of hypertensive crisis, one may also experience headaches due to intracranial hypertension. Treatment program should begin when BP stays at 140/90 overtime. Other symptoms include irritability, forgetfulness and epistaxis because of damage in the tiny blood vessels of the nostrils.
Congestive Heart Failure management includes number of non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and invasive strategies to limit and reverse the signs and symptoms of heart failure depending on the severity of the disease.
When thinking of the possible medical management for Congestive Heart Failure, always remember another condition called "DWARFISM" for it's mnemonic. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT D-iuretics/digoxin/deliver oxygen W-eigh patient daily A-minophylline R-otating torniquet F-owler's position I-ntake and output monitoring S-odium restriction M-orphine/mechanical ventilation
Differentiating the signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure between right sided and left sided can be very confusing.
Left Sided CHF signs and symptoms:
fatigue
orthopnea
rales/restlesness
cyanosis/confusion
extreme weakness
dyspnea
Right Sided CHF signs and symptoms:
bloating
anorexia
cyanosis/cool legs
oliguria
nausea
edema
distended neck veins
Above illustration shows a helpful mnemonic for nurses, nursing students and other health professionals to easily differentiate the signs and symptoms between Right Sided Congestive Heart Failure and Left Sided Congestive Heart Failure.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) hereby informs all those
who passed the May 2014 Nurse Licensure Exam in Manila and Pampanga of
the schedule of their initial registration at the PRC Registration
Division in Manila:
MANILA PASSERS
JULY 23
(Wednesday)
CHARMAINE T. ABAD
-
MERYLL ROSE A. BAYUDAN
JULY 24
(Thursday)
GRACE SHIELA S. BAZAR
-
LOUISE L. DACALCAP
JULY 25
(Friday)
DIANA ROSE D. DACANAY
-
BIANCA MAE G. GAMILLA
JULY 29
(Tuesday)
DAISY JANE G. GAMIS
-
HANAN M. MACAUMBANG
JULY 30
(Wednesday)
MIGUEL PAOLO J. MACAYA
-
MELISSA JOANA C. PAGUIO
JULY 31
(Thursday)
PRINCESS JANE O. PAGUIO
-
MAY RACHEL SANSON
AUGUST 1
(Friday)
MICHELLE ANGELI SANSON
-
ERIC E. ZINGAPAN
PAMPANGA PASSERS
AUGUST 4
(Monday)
EDELYN B. ACOSTA
-
JESZA MARIE D. ZARATE
Registrants are advised to download the Oath Forms HERE
and to bring their duly accomplished Oath Forms during their schedule
for registration. Registrants are also advised to strictly observe the
schedule for initial registration to avoid any inconvenience.
Initial registrants are advised to observe the following steps:
Download your oath form HERE and bring the following:
1.1 Printed Oath Form. Please note that there is NO NEED to have the Oath Form notarized. 1.2 One (1) documentary stamp 1.3 One (1) passport size picture in plain background with complete name tag (for Registry of Professionals) 1.4 Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
Present duly accomplished or downloaded oath form at designated
counter/window (verification officer) for assessment of prescribed fees.
Proceed to the cashier window to pay the prescribed fee.
Cashiers’ windows are located at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the PRC
Annex Bldg and/or at the ground floor of the PRC Main Bldg..
After payment, proceed to the designated Registration
counter/window. The Registration Officer will print Registry Sheet with
assigned Registration / License Number to be signed and thumb marked by
the Registrant.
Upon completion of the Registry Sheet, issuance officer shall issue claim slip/stub.
Receive claim slip/stub and claim your Professional Identification Card as scheduled indicated on your claim slip/stub.
Important Notices!
In case registrant is located abroad, please find below the following requirements:
Take the professional's oath before the Philippine Consul.
Special Power of Attorney notarized by the Consul.
Copy of passport page showing personal data.
Copy of passport page showing date of entry abroad
250-ITEM NOVEMBER 2014 NURSE LICENSURE EXAM (NLE) PRACTICE TEST
The test will cover the following topics:
Blood Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Neurolgical Disorders
Pregnacy, Labor and Delivery
Burns
Psychological Disorders
Immobility
Digestive Disorders
Wounds
1. A 43-year-old African American male is admitted with sickle cell anemia.
The nurse plans to assess circulation in the lower extremities every 2 hours.
Which of the following outcome criteria would the nurse use?
A.Body temperature of 99°F or
less
B.Toes moved in active range
of motion
C.Sensation reported when
soles of feet are touched
D.Capillary refill of < 3
seconds
2.A 30-year-old male from
Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the
best position for this client?
A.Side-lying with knees flexed
B.Knee-chest
C.High Fowler's with knees
flexed
D.Semi-Fowler's with legs
extended on the bed
3.A 25-year-old male is
admitted in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions would be
of highest priority for this client?
A.Taking hourly blood
pressures with mechanical cuff
B.Encouraging fluid intake of
at least 200mL per hour
C.Position in high Fowler's
with knee gatch raised
D.Administering Tylenol as
ordered
4.Which of the following foods
would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis to eat?
A.Peaches
B.Cottage cheese
C.Popsicle
D.Lima beans
5.A newly admitted client has
sickle cell crisis. The nurse is planning care based on assessment of the
client. The client is complaining of severe pain in his feet and hands. The
pulse oximetry is 92. Which of the following interventions would be implemented
first? Assume that there are orders for each intervention.
A.Adjust the room temperature
B.Give a bolus of IV fluids
C.Start O2
D.Administer meperidine
(Demerol) 75mg IV push
6.The nurse is instructing a
client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following meal plans would the
nurse expect the client to select?
A.Roast beef, gelatin salad,
green beans, and peach pie
B.Chicken salad sandwich,
coleslaw, French fries, ice cream
C.Egg salad on wheat bread,
carrot sticks, lettuce salad, raisin pie
D.Pork chop, creamed potatoes,
corn, and coconut cake
7.Clients with sickle cell
anemia are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which
of the following activities would the nurse recommend?
A.A family vacation in the
Rocky Mountains
B.Chaperoning the local boys
club on a snow-skiing trip
C.Traveling by airplane for
business trips
D.A bus trip to the Museum of
Natural History
8.The nurse is conducting an
admission assessment of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the
following would the nurse include in the physical assessment?
A.Palpate the spleen
B.Take the blood pressure
C.Examine the feet for
petechiae
D.Examine the tongue
9.An African American female
comes to the outpatient clinic. The physician suspects vitamin B12 deficiency
anemia. Because jaundice is often a clinical manifestation of this type of
anemia, what body part would be the best indicator?
A.Conjunctiva of the eye
B.Soles of the feet
C.Roof of the mouth
D.Shins
10.The nurse is conducting a
physical assessment on a client with anemia. Which of the following clinical
manifestations would be most indicative of the anemia?
Nurse for Change Movement is set to conduct a protest on
October 17, 2014 against the government after the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) denied the proposed wage increase for Nurses last May. In a
letter dated May 26, 2014 by DBM to Rep. Leah S. Paquiz, the department
apparently turned down the proposed increase in wages of nurses.
