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Rayan Abogado Oliva, the topnotcher in the nursing board examinations last July, had prayed everyday that he would top all examinees and posted in his room the number 1 sign which greeted him every morning he woke up.

Oliva, who graduated magna cum laude at the Ateneo de Naga University, said he was very specific with his request to God that he be the one on top.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Oliva got an 86.80-percent passing rate, a grade above the 37,679 of 91,008 nursing graduates who passed the board.

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The Department of Health (DOH), together with the Philippine Society of Hypertension (PSH) and other medical specialty societies, reiterated its call for everyone to practice a health lifestyle by limiting salt in their diets, maintaining normal weight and exercising daily for 30 minutes in order to reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure as the country observes the month of May as “National Hypertension Awareness Month” under Proclamation No. 1761.

The DOH and PSH aim to raise awareness about the positive impact of simple lifestyle changes in preventing or managing high blood pressure. These lifestyle changes include maintaining a normal body weight, minimizing salt intake, regular exercise such as brisk walking, jogging, dancing or aerobics for at least 30 minutes daily, limiting alcohol intake to at most two drinks a day for men, and one a day for women, avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke, eating potassium-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, managing stress by getting enough sleep and recreation, and practicing relaxation techniques.

According to Dr. Abdias V. Aquino, president of the PSH

Lifestyle changes can help prevent high blood pressure and control it in those who already have established hypertension

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Source: National Red Cross

Just when we all thought that succumbing to the heat of the summer sun within the metro is bad enough this season, here it comes with yet another abhorring revelation—exposure to extremely high temperature can actually make us ill, or worse, lead us to a rather untimely demise.

Science has it: the human body is easily affected by the sudden changes in its environment, including temperature. And since it is basically its nature to easily adapt, intense hotness like what this summer season offers could relatively push it to go beyond its normal temperature range, which could unfortunately raise an actual health concern.

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Are lower nurse-to-patient ratios a life saver or a money waster? That debate has been going on for years. Now, a new study of surgical patients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has found that as many as 14 percent fewer patients would have died if hospitals in those states had required the same number of nurses as in California’s law.

If California’s mandatory nurse-patient ratios had been in effect in Pennsylvania and New Jersey hospitals in 2006, those states would have seen 10.6% and 13.9% fewer deaths among general surgical patients, according to a Pennsylvania researcher’s analysis.
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A diet rich in soy protein may have lasting beneficial effects for type 2 diabetics, specifically for their heart, blood vessels, and kidneys, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care.
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Three major nursing organizations have come together to launch a campaign to have 2010 designated as the International Year of the Nurse. Sigma Theta Tau International, the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH), and the Florence Nightingale Museum (FNM) in London have created a public awareness initiative called 2010 IYNurse.

According to its supporters, 2010 IYNurse seeks to recognize the contributions of nurses globally and to engage nurses in the promotion of world health, including the UN MDGs.  In collaboration with other global citizens, nurses will demonstrate – throughout 2010 IYNurse – how nurses advocate for the achievement of these goals globally. (more…)

Are you suffering from work-related stress lately? Do you always find yourself wishing for a day off when it is just the first day of your workweek? Or are you thinking of a career shift so early in your nursing career?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are, you are starting to lose job satisfaction. You find it hard to cope with your workload either in the station, in the academe, or even in the community setting. Here then are some ways to help you improve job satisfaction in the workplace and reduce work-related stress:

• Improve your nursing skills. You can improve your nursing skills by attending workshops and seminars, obtaining an advanced nursing degree, or by doing further reading on your own. It will also help you greatly if you’ll have a mentor in your workplace as the person can help you greatly in areas you need to improve on. (more…)

This poem is dedicated to every nurse, in every walk of life, for their undying efforts and dedicated spirit to the care of humanity, reminding us that nurses truly are angels from above.

Christmas is a time of Angels,
Of Angels at work,
Both in heaven and on earth.

It is a time of blessing,
Where one reaches out to those in need,
Those hurting on the inside and out. (more…)

Every medical-surgical nurse has worked his or her share of holidays, including significant family events such as Hanukkah or Christmas. It’s a hazard of belonging to a profession that is on duty 24/7. Our families often had to realize that the timing for the gift exchange and annual feast would be altered if Mom or Dad were working that day. Or, it may have been the parents and siblings waiting for a single nurse to make it home after a long shift. (more…)

For some, there is nothing worse than studying for and taking tests. However, the process can be simplified using these valuable tips that will help you form solid study habits, create a method that works for you and to prepare you for exams.

1. Stick to the plan. Track all projects, deadlines, exams and other activities relating to work and/or school in a personal planner or a pocketbook calendar.
2. Take notes. Place notes in outline format with headers, subheads and bullet points. Add items your lecturer refers to in the book. (more…)