Deaf people are not Dumb

We have a patient who has inability to hear and speak. That makes me feel bad that I can't communicate to him at all. Before I went for duty, I tried to open the you tube site on how to greet a patient using sign language. I taught myself how to say "how are you?" and how to ask "are you ok?"

Deaf people are not dumb. They are still normal human beings who have feelings. They have the right to receive information and the right to have attention. It is very frustrating for them to tell what they feel when you don't understand them. They cannot hear and signals are the only way to let them know.

 I have been learning sign language before (just by internet) and I know how to do sign language in letters. I finished my gradeschool in SPED -Special Education. Well, I am on the normal class. In our school they categorized us as on the advanced while children with deficiencies are the special children. So sign language is not new to me. However, I did not learn more about it.

Now that I am working, meeting people with such inabilities makes me want to learn more about these things. I am thinking of enrolling myself in a class learning sign language for my patients and my own benefit.

Here is a very touching video about a father and daughter scene and how the disability of the father affected their lives.

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Say It! Learn new Languages

Two of my roommates (who are also nurse) are currently and continuously learning a new language besides their mother tongue- Filipino. One of them, Ker,enrolled to a French class and the other, Mami Lis, is learning Chinese Mandarin through her iPod.Ker, is applying for immigration in Canada. As a requirement, she has to learn basic French and must take an exam to qualify her. She spent more than half of her salary and sacrificed going to class after her work. On the other hand, Mami Lis ( I call her Mami because she calls me back Mami Yvonne, since college) is preparing herself to speak Mandarin to future Chinese clients in Singapore. InshaAllah! (arabic word for in God's will).

Learning different languages makes you a competent nurse. Competent in the sense that you tend to communicate with your clients well during nursing health teachings and competent for writing at least four languages you can speak in your CV or resume.

For nurses (also to those who are interested in working abroad, communication has a big role in caring for the sick. Paano mo nga naman sasabihan si arabong misis na kailangan niyo pong maglakad lakad pagkatapos ng operasyon upang  maging maayos ang daloy ng dugo ninyo. Or how will you be explain the indications of your medications to your clients if you don't understand each other. 

It is a good thing that Filipinos learned English as their second language. That makes Filipinos competent compared to other nationalities. Some foreigners even go to the Philippines to learn English Language like Koreans and Japanese (it's just sad that some of them commented that Filipinos are not good english speakers).

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 We learned, read, and had fun.

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Meatless Mondays the Filipino Style

Supporting the Meatless Monday campaign is another way of supporting healthy living for Filipinos.

Meatless Monday is now being adapted in the Philippines. This is also known as Luntiang Lunes. The government is encouraging everybody to eat healthy vegetables during Mondays and resume the regular meaty meals the next days. Monday because it is believed to be the start of the working week so you must be energized to start a happier healthy week.

I am starting my Meatless Mondays tomorrow and getting excited what to cook. I have decided to cook eggplant salad or ensaladang talong.

This is how to make this simple recipe. There are lots of variations of making it and this is how I'll making them tomorrow.

• Grill two medium sized eggplants. Peel and set aside. Chop onions and tomatoes (bite-size cubes). mix the three ingredients. Add a spoonful of white vinegar, salt and ground pepper to taste. Add ginisang bagoong (optional). then mix. Serve and enjoy.

I know this is usually used  as a side dish but I eat them as viand.

I am also imagining meatless mungbean soup or shall I call it luntiang monggo na may kamatis :)

• Soak mungbeans/monggo overnight or atleast three hours. Boil it until  cooked. Strain and set aside. Cut onions and mince garlic.Saute onions and garlic. Add cooked monggo.then mash atleast 2/3 of the monggo to create a thick soup texture. Add 1 1/2 cup of water . Add slices of tomatoes then let it simmer for ten minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. I also add chicken cubes or ginisa mix to flavor the soup. You can also add green leafy vegetables if you want such as pechay. Serve hot with steamed rice.

I think I am ready for Meatless Mondays. By that time, I might be encouraged to consider Meatless Wednesday too.

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How to Treat Stomatitis (Singaw)

Stomatitis or singaw is commonly described as painful mouth ulcers that could be found on the gums, inner sheeks, tongue, lips or palate. This tiny little enemy in the mouth causes you losing appetite and and even talking.

There are different causes of stomatitis. It could be viral, bacterial, simply mouth irritation, or cold sores. Unlike the first three causes, cold sores (also known as fever blisters)  are contagious. This is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1.

Treatment of stomatitis should be depended on the root cause of the sore. Below are the different treatment for the common symptoms of stomatitis.

To ease the pain and inflammation, try applying the following strategies :

• avoid spicy foods, hot beverages, and citrus fruits and drinks
• suck on ice popsickles or gargle on cold water

To treat the possible infection, you may do the following:

• rinse mouth with 1 cup of cold water with a tablespoon of salt. Do its as often as you can. Salt acts as an antiseptic.
• using hydrogen peroxide is also one way of killing bacteria. with 1:1 ratio of hydrogen peroxide and water, you already have an antibacterial mouthwash
• baking soda with water (1:1 ratio) is also one suggested treatment for mouth ulcers
• antiviral medications as recommended by physician. 

To relieve the pain,  you can you the following as per physician's advise :

• tylenol
• topical anesthetic agent such as lidocaine, or xylocaine
• topical corticosteroid preparations.

Boost your immune system with:

• Adequate fruits and vegetables
•  proper exersice and adequate rest and sleep

Stomatitis, or mouth ulcers should no longer than 2 weeks , even without treatment. If still persists, you better have an appointment with your physician about proper assessment and management.  Some patients with mouth ulcers needs deficiency test for vitamin B 12 or folate.

However, the most important thing to do is to perform frequent mouth care not only concerning your teeth but also to your gums, palate, and tongue. Soft bristled toothbrush is advisable to clean your teeth and slight sweeping on the gums and tongue. Proper mouth rinsing is also recommended. Also, you must avoid alcohol based mouthwashes..

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Myths About The Nursing Profession

“I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true - hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.”
Ray Bradbury (born 1920);Author

As a nurse, I am bothered  with the different rumors about the nursing profession. Parents and students are mislead to the following myths. They enroll themselves to nursing from a wrong idea.

 From the myths that I'll be mentioning below, you might be NOT be surprised at all. Probably, a lot of you would agree with. These myths are more applicable for Filipino nurses.

1. It is a guarantee that after passing the NLE, I'll immediately have a nursing career due to nursing shortages.  Passing the board exam does not necessarily mean that you are what the employer is looking for. Expertise/ knowledge about the nursing job is important. Interviews would always ask for experiences that would prove that you are ready to apply for the job. However, showing willingness to learn and respect for your superiors will always show humility and dedication which works for some employers. It is always best to continue education by attending masterals or even joining significant and updated seminars related to nursing skills.

2. Nursing career will make you rich. It is not the career which will make you rich but your attitude towards success. Some nursing jobs abroad offers high paying nursing positions but this means you have to have significant years experiences and knowledge towards the jobs. Not all nurses who work abroad are high-payed. Newly graduate nurses who have no paid experiences (even how long your volunteer experience will not be considered) have lesser salary compared to nurses with paid experiences. Remember that there is always a beginning for everything.

3. You must be a volunteer to become nurse. In the Philippines set-up, most newly graduate nurses are into volunteering works in government hospitals. But, not all of the hospitals who accept volunteers would make you a regular staff nurse. However, I am not saying that volunteering work is not encouraged. Some volunteers use this opportunity to learn the skills in a hospital set-up working with real patients and equipments.

4.  Nurse shortages guarantee more nursing job offers. Philippines have large numbers of Filipino nurses and increasing every year. It is true that a lot of the hospitals have low number of nurses but it does not necessarily mean that they are offering/ accepting nurse applicants. This is the reason why some nurses go abroad to continue their nursing career. While, some nurses practice a different job not related to nursing such as call center agents, medical representatives, and ESL teachers,etc.,

5. A nurse always practices in a hospital setting. The hospital is just one of the areas where a nurse can practice her profession. Nursing can be as exciting and flexible for you can work as a nurse in different places. Nurses can work as an Company Nurse/ Occupational Nurse, Clinic Nurse, Travel Nurse, Nurse Corp, and many more.

Nurses, let not these myths hinder you from reaching your dreams. Nursing Profession has a lot to offer. It is true that this is not an easy job. This job needs dedication just like other profession. Nursing needs nurses who truly care and who aims for the good of her patients.

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