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Peptic Ulcer

Lhynnelli, RN — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:22:59 +0000

Is a lesion in the mucosa of the lower esophagus, stomach, pylorus, or duodenum. also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease, is an ulcer (defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm) of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful Causative factors include [...] Related posts:

Pressure Sores

Lhynnelli, RN — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:45:38 +0000

Also called as decubitus ulcers. It is a localized ulceration of the skin and deeper structures. Most commonly results from prolonged periods of bed rest. Friction (causing abrasion of the stratum corneum) and shearing (sliding of adjacent surfaces causing rupture of capillaries) forces contribute to the destructive mechanism of pressure. Risk factors for pressure sores include bowel or [...] Related posts:

POEA Notes Experiences of 1st batch of JPEPA Candidates for Guidance of New Applicants

Admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:34:10 +0000

As the 1st batch of Filipino workers under the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan (JPEPA) has started their on-the-job training with their respective hospitals and caregiving institutions, Administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili shares relevant information to guide applicants wishing to work in Japan as candidate nurses and caregivers. The POEA chief noted from the selection process for the [...] Related posts:

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Lhynnelli, RN — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:32:11 +0000

Herpes Zoster also known as Shingles is an acute viral infection of the sensory nerve caused by a variety of chickenpox virus. It is an inflammatory skin condition in which the varicella zoster virus produces a painful vesicular eruption along the nerve tracks leading from one or more dorsal root ganglia. After a primary chickenpox infection, [...] Related posts:

November 2009 Nursing Board Exam Result

Admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:52:49 +0000

The November 2009 Nursing Board Exam Result will be available here as soon as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the official list of successful examinees. We encourage everyone to subscribe in our mailing list to get your own copy of the (NLE) nursing licensure exam result in your email. Alternatively, you can also follow us [...] Related posts:

Saudi’s Ministry of Health Needs 100 Female Infection Control Nurses

Admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:29:37 +0000

The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia is in urgent need of qualified applicants for the following position/s: 100 MALE AND FEMALE RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS BSRT Graduate, with or without Board License, with at least one year hospital work experience, not more than [...] Related posts:

The 2010 Search for Rachell Allen Image Model

Admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:30:40 +0000

Do you have what it takes to represent Filipino nurses here and abroad? Rachell Allen Reviewers USA will be having its prestigious annual search for a Filipino male and female nursing student or graduate who can represent and promote Rachell Allen’s vision of striving for nursing excellence. Complete Requirements: Should be a nursing student or a nursing graduate Candidates [...] Related posts:

POEA Warns Filipino Nurses about Fake Recruiters to US and Canada

Admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:13:03 +0000

Filipino nurses eyeing jobs in the US and Canada should be wary of illegal recruiters who use names of existing foreign agencies and e-mails like hansbeda@aol.com to recruit new nurses for these destinations. POEA Administrator Jennifer Jardin-Manalili said the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa has received complaints from several Filipino nurses who were allegedly recruited by a [...] Related posts:

Nursing Jobs in Japan

Admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:54:32 +0000

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced last Wednesday that the recruitment of the second batch of caregivers and nurses under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is now open. Requirements: Filipino registered nurses with at least three years experience are qualified to apply for training and employment in Japan. Candidate caregivers should be a graduate of [...] Related posts:

Pregnancy Complications

Admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:54 +0000

Complications of pregnancy are the symptoms and problems that are associated with pregnancy. There are both routine problems and serious, even potentially fatal problems. The routine problems are normal complications, and pose no significant danger to either the woman or the fetus. Serious problems can cause both maternal death and fetal death if untreated. A. Abortion expulsion [...] Related posts:

CPR for Infants and Children

Admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:04:48 +0000

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants (birth to 1 year) and children (1 to 8 years) is similar to that for adults, but there are a few important differences. They are ad follows: Airway Be careful when handling an infant. Don’t tilt the head back too far. An infant’s neck bends so easily that if the head is tilted [...] Related posts:

Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying or Grief

Admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:29:31 +0000

Precipitating Factors of Grief Death in family Separation Divorce Physical Illness Work failure disappointments 1. Denial Initial response to protect the self from anxiety. “No not me”, “Its not true”, “Its not impossible” May continue to make impractical/unrealistic plans May comment that a mistake has been made about the diagnosis of terminal illness May appear normal and can continued ADL as if nothing is wrong May not [...] Related posts: