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And Your Final Diagnosis Is…

And Your Final Diagnosis Is…

Sisimulan ko ang kwento ng aking munting website sa aking napiling propesyon. Ako ngayon ay tambay POGI , palamunin, pensyonado at parasite sa lipunan. In short walang regular na trabaho.

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So, What’s With the White Uniform?

So, What’s With the White Uniform?

"The first day and first time of seeing Mrs. M, she already gave me that 'tiger-look. Thinking past that, I washed my hands and put them into her foot and started massaging her. She was in shock and felt her foot jerk away a little but she chose to stay put. And then Mrs. M gave me a smile and a sigh of relief. Something that other nurses do not see everyday."

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Three Top Reasons to Become a Nurse

Three Top Reasons to Become a Nurse

In this economy, nursing is an especially booming field. While other sectors are down, healthcare is one that is expanding and has good prospects for the future. Here are three reasons why nursing might be the right field for you.

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The Mule

The Mule

1993, New York. The elderly Filipino woman was shaking when she was brought by the EMS paramedic to Triage. Her eyes were shifty and anxious. She clutched my hand, pleading in silence.

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10 Things You Should Never Say or Do to a Stroke Patient (According to a Stroke Patient)

10 Things You Should Never Say or Do to a Stroke Patient (According to a Stroke Patient)

People are funny, and I don't mean in a ha-ha sort of way. They could be neurotic, bi-polar, obsessive-compulsive, anxious, or agoraphobic, just to name a few types. Some of the ones who came to visit me had their own type: dysfunctional-when-meeting-a-stroke-patient.

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12 Tips on How to Stay Positive While (still) Unemployed

12 Tips on How to Stay Positive While (still) Unemployed

Despite all those facts (ouch). There are still many reasons to smile about. Here are some tips on how to stay positive while looking for employment.

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How To Quit Nursing in One Day

How To Quit Nursing in One Day

No one can deny that the progress of the nursing profession here in the Philippines is on a downward trend. I've known this phenomenon ever since I opened my eyes to the realities that surround our profession and I'm sick of it already. And when I say "I'm sick of it", you better keep your mouth shut and don't ask me why. Just look around and you will know the answer right away. I saw it coming back then but I still took the risk anyway. To this day, I can't count how many times people have asked me this same 7-syllable question over and over again:

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For a Change

For a Change

Ito ang unang beses ko na magkaroon ng kolum para sa lathalaing ito at ito rin ang unang beses na gagamitin ko ang Filipino sa pagsulat. Kahinaan ko ang Filipino, sadyang hirap ang aking utak na humanap ng mga salitang aakma sa nais kong ipahayag. Hindi tulad sa Ingles na hindi ko pa man iniisip ay naisusulat na ng aking mga kamay. Pati nga ispeling ay hindi ako uubra sa Filipino. Sa madaling sabi, talo ako pagdating sa asignaturang ito.

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