Secret Lives of Nurses

 Do you notice them? The ones in all white uniforms and scrub suits? The ones you call whenever there are problems in the IV line, with the medications, the hospital bed, rationed food, in house TV. Leaky faucet? Flickering lights? They are the ones you come running to.

Because they're there. They are always there. To answer every call, every need, even though most of it are still little things that are way beyond their duties. 

Irritated at the laboratory because it's taking forever for the patient you are looking after to be scheduled for an ultrasound? It's okay, there are always nurses at the station for you to get mad at. Furious at your doctor for being out of reach and unavailable at the moment to take care of pressing concerns? All is well, here are the nurses to absorb your unspecified anger. 

Do you notice them? Do you really notice them? 

Do you notice that most of them are taking care of you for free? Yes, without compensation. Would you work for a company without a salary? Of course, not. But they would. They are, in fact, working for minimum wage or no wage at all. 

Do you notice that they are professionals? In every sense and definition of the word, they are professionals. Like CPAs, teachers, engineers, architects, lawyers and doctors. (Yes, like doctors. The one's you can't even raise an eyebrow at because they look so darn respectable in those white coats.) They all have licenses and certificates to prove how far they've come and how much they've accomplished. Don't they deserve something for their time and effort? 

Their services might be free now but be assured that their education wasn't. The books, uniforms, bags and other equipments were definitely not. Not to mention four years worth of daily food allowance and transportation expenses. 

Did you also know that they have to undergo a myriad of trainings and seminars to get to where they are now? Apparently, their college diploma, PRC license, board certificate aren't enough to meet the standards. 

Are you aware that in government hospitals, the nurse-patient ratio can get up to 1 nurse to 30 patients? In fact, in some institutions, it is considered a norm. Even waiters can't served 20 tables efficiently all at the same time. How much more can they? 

How's that? Feeling a little respect for them now? You should. Just imagine a world without them and maybe you'll somehow get a gist on how it's really like for nurses. Because it's obvious that not a lot of people are aware of the current state of our health care system. All everybody can see and concentrate on are the patients (and Reproductive Health like pregnancy is the new AIDS and H1N1 virus combined).

It's ironic how nobody remembers to take care of these people whose primary job is to take care of others.

So next time you or your relative is in the hospital, try to notice them, understand them. And maybe, hopefully, you'll appreciate them a little better. 

SOURCE: http://filipinonurses.org/2012/01/secret-lives-of-nurses/

Short Girls are Awesome Girlfriends

Yes, I am short... but I LOVED IT!! There is always a time when guys stop and ponder over the thought of dating a short girl...and this very thought drives them toward girls like us. And believe me dating a short girl proves to be beneficial. Now, if you feel good about it, you should go to my sage words.

1. THEY ARE ADORABLE & SEXY.

Short girls are undoubtedly adorable. She looks adorable when she is angry. Remember Modern Family Phil Dumphy Phil's-osophy "Marry someone who looks sexy when disappointed". Short girls look sexy and adorable even during fight, which is why dating is fun.

2. THEY ARE ALWAYS YOUNG & LOOK FLAWLESS.

Everyone will think you are 17 even when you are 25. Short girls never grow old.

SHORTNESS = YOUTHFUL

 3. THEY CAN EVEN SHOP IN KIDS SECTION.

 The amusing thing on dating a short girl is that she can shop in kids section. ^^

4.  THEY WILL STAY LONGER WITH YOU.

 Evidence suggests that short people love longer. So, if you are dating a short girl, she will be with you don't worry. ^^

5. THEY WILL NOT LET YOU SPEND MORE MONEY ON FOOD.

It's scientifically proven that smaller person requires less energy to live. Short girls will save your money as their stomach will be filled up fast. 

6. IT FEELS CUTE TO KISS A SHORT GIRL.

 Kissing someone who is shorter is cute specially when they stand on their toes to kiss you.^^

 

7. THEY ALWAYS SAVE TIME. 

 You two can save time by sharing the mirror together while dressing up. ^_^

8. YOU CAN MAKE HER WEAR HIGH HEELS 

Short girl can wear high heels without the fear of being tall over her guy.

9. THEY ARE EASIER TO PICK AND MOVE.

A great thing about a short girl is that you can take them around like a trophy. You can pick them up with ease and take them wherever you want. 

10. IT IS ALWAYS AWESOME TO HUG THEM

Who doesn't like hugging a short girl? When their head stops right below your chin and you can kiss her on her forehead. ^^

 

Source: http://www.thatscoop.com/wishi.khattri/short-girls-make-the-best-girlfriends/list 

 POV: I change a bit of it specifically the title. :)Sorry author! :D

 

She DESERVES it! (MY POV)

#PBBAllIn

Pinoy Big Brother,  a reality game show that consists a group of people dubbed as "Housemates" living in a specially constructed large house. During the time in the house, they are isolated from the outside world and are not commonly aware of outside events. These contestants are continuously monitored by in-house television cameras as well as personal audio microphones during their stay. Each series lasts for more than three months, with at least ten contestants entering the house. And to win the final cash prize, a contestant must survive the periodic evictions and be the last housemate in the compound by the series conclusion. 

For the past seasons of the show, I've never been too emotionally involved with regards about the housemates. I couldn't refrain my self from cursing in front of my television specially when one housemate has been back stab and she/he didn't know anything about it. I always feel so damn frustrated whenever they talk and wouldn't say anything with regards about their issue with that housemate. 

Now, there's that one housemate remarkably imprinted in my mind. She was a celebrity who at first, unnoticed and the cameras inside the house is literally not concentrating on her. She is also a human who needs money just like anyone else, (even though she started working at an early age for her family, she was an artist.) 

The fact that she was a celebrity, everyone thinks she doesn't need money, nor doesn't need fame and  doesn't even need to join the big brother house. Everyone thinks she's a player just because she's an artist. Everybody says she really is an artist. 

But just because she's an artist, doesn't mean she doesn't deserve to be hailed as the big winner. Of all the housemates lived there, she was the only one who constantly showed the people who she really is and even if no one wants to be friends with her (because she's mostly misunderstood) she showed them that she will never give up, which in fact,  a sign of a big winner. 

There's another. He is also a celebrity. He is amazingly gorgeous and very famous but even then, he showed the people that he does 100% in every task given to them. He gave up everything just to join the big brother house. Family, friends, Brazil.. He keeps on saying the people don't have any idea what he had sacrifice for where he is now. And definitely, also deserves to be a big winner. 

Now, there are only 6 left. 

Who are you gonna vote for? 

For Me? 

You already know who they are. :)

Why Engineers Make the Best Boyfriends/Husbands

Ladies, let's face it. It seems that there really are slim pickings out there when it comes to finding the perfect boyfriend, and eventually the perfect husband. Forget the losers you dated in High School and the frat boys from college and even the sleazy professionals from your first jobs in the real world. What you're looking for, my friends, is a man who's an engineer. 

Hear me out - there are tons of jobs out there where guys bring loads of dough and can shower you with diamonds and fancy cars and lavish dinners on the town and put you up in swanky high-rise apartments (Whew, I better stop before my mind gets out of control with this!) But how many of those guys actually care about you, too? Not many.
 

That's why you need an engineer. Actually, here are 7 slightly more specific reasons why you need an engineer. 

They Make Good Money

 OK. It's no secret that engineers make incredible money. And what girl isn't looking for a little sugar in here and there? But what sets the engineers apart from the rest of these high-power, high money positions is that they won't get overboard with showing off their bling.

Engineers tend to stay humble about their money, but still want to spoil the heck out of you. It's the perfect balance, really!

They Have a Stable job

The American economy has always needed engineers and they always will. On top of that, a 27 year old former engineering student probably has a few good, solid years of experience under his belt at that point, versus a law student who's probably still going to school and will be paying off school loans for the rest of his life.

No, an engineer has a steady job straight out of college, and they don't require an obscene amount of school. That means more time for you. Yay! 

They're Freakin' Smart
  

How sick and tired are you of going on dates with lame-o guys who don't know how to carry on a good, intelligent conversation? I, for one, have had it up to here with those guys ( as I reached up over my head - here!) I want to go on a date with a man who knows how to talk to me and is sometimes even willing to debate me and discuss important topics - y'know, other that shoes and purses and clothes and everything else that's important to me.

Engineers are great for that - But they also won't overpower you with the smartness. They'll still love to hear about your latest shopping spree, too, I'm sure. (Translation: they're smart, but laid back, too.)

They Work Hard to Understand you

Engineers make very sure in their day-to-day lives to fully understand their tasks at hand. You are just another task for him to accomplish, so he will do everything in his power to work to understand you and learn how to make you happy. 

When he figures out what works, he'll store it as a "formula" in his head and remember that it makes you happy - and he will continue to repeat it while making tiny variations each time so you're still on your toes. It's a wonderful  and exciting happiness! 

They're Dedicated 

Did you, or do you know any engineering students in school? Did you ever see them out at parties, or were they always at the library with their nose in a book?

Engineers are naturally dedicated to their profession, and the dedication usually carries over into other aspects of their lifestyles - like going to the gym and paying attention to you. That's a win-win right there. A guy who's in shape and totally dedicated to his girlfriend and his successful career? YES, PLEASE!

They're too Busy to Cheat

As if the dedication factor were not already enough, add into equation the fact that they often have crazy project deadlines to meet and rarely have much free time, and you have yourself a cheat-proof boyfriend/husband. 

Don't let the time stuff scare you, though - yes, they're busy but they will always find time for you. They are great time managers. 

They'll do all the Handy Work

Whether you own a house or live in an apartment, when something goes wrong, who do you call to fix it? Do you shell out money to the pros when there's a crack in your floor or the pipes under your sink burst? What about when something goes wrong with one of your outlets? Do you know how to fix this problems yourself?

Let's be honest - most of us dont, and that's why we usually have to call in the pros. But when you have an engineer for a boyfriend, you have a built in handy man. He's smart enough to figure all all that tough stuff out, and he won't charge you (EXCEPT for maybe a hug or a kiss which you should give him anyway!) 

 

 

Sources:
             http://www.yahoobiz/8977/674xfbrfdf/engineers-greatest/ghdr8973.com.ph
             http://dangerouslee.biz/2012/08/15/why-engineers-make-the-best-boyfriendshusbands/
             http://www.googleimage/engineers.87hdfgacqa/g89.com
             http://www.ask.com/engineersbestbuddies.jgawenc.com

 

5 Things You Can Do Now to Avoid Alzheimer's Disease

 

Talk about scary: Though rare, early-onset Alzheimer's can begin as early as your '30s and '40s. And this can include everything from forgetting things that are important or getting lost in a familiar place to having difficulty managing money, according to Richard B. Lipton, M.D., a neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. 

But if you occasionally forget your wedding anniversary, don't freak out. Only 5% of Alzheimer's cases -- about five million Americans over age 65 have the disease according to the National Institute on Aging -- are early-onset and they're usually genetic. Even better: Research has also found that adopting healthy habits now may significantly reduce your risk for developing it later. Here are a few recommended steps you can take: 

1. Ditch the Junkfood! - Clear out the junk and stock up on more whole foods. Dr. Lipton suggests following a Mediterranean-style diet full of fish, fruits, and vegetables loaded with antioxidants, whole grains, and olive oil. He also advises taking a daily dose of 1,000 milligrams of vitamin D3.

2. Get Moving. You should probably dust your sneakers off. Gary Small, M.D., director of the UCLA Longevity Center, says the vast amount of research has come to the same conclusion: Exercise can protect your brain. In his book, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program, he cites a study that included an additional finding. A 2010 report from the ongoing Framingham Longitudinal Study found that daily brisk walks led to a 40% lower chance of getting Alzheimer's. Don't love walking? Find something you do like and get your heart rate up regularly. 

3. Take Care of Your Heart. High blood pressure and high cholesterol, both of which can destroy your arteries and cause heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, have been linked to Alzheimer's. In a postmortem study of Alzheimer's patients, 80% of those patients examined had cardiovascular disease, according to Alzheimer's Association. 

4. Maintain a Healthy Weight. If you're eating well and exercising regularly, this should be attainable, and it's an important goal to set. Being overweight doubles your risk of developing Alzheimer's, says Dr. Small. Being obese quadruples it. And here's the double-whammy: Being overweight ups your odds for type 2 diabetes. That, in turn, doubles your chances of getting Alzheimer's, Dr. Small says. Stack the deck in your favor and aim for an average weight. 

5. Play Brain Games. These are great because they stimulate your memory centers to keep your brain sharp. "Use it or lose it," says neuropsychologist Thomas Harding Psy.D., author of You Can Prevent Alzheimer's! The further you get from high school and college, the less often you use that part of your brain, according to Dr. Harding. So, you have to make brain games part of your routine. "Research has yet to determine how much and how often is optimal, but like anything else you are good at, the more often you do it, the better you are at it." 

If you don't want to play online brain games (we really like Memory Matrix, Word Bubbles, and Speed Match), Dr. Lipton suggests some low-tech options: crossword puzzles, chess, writing for pleasure, or even having a lively discussion. Whatever engages you, just have fun! 

 Source: https://ph.she.yahoo.com/blogs/healthy-living/5-things-now-avoid-alzheimers-disease-175500463.html

 

What It's Really Like to be a Nurse?

It takes a lot of brains to be a Nurse.

A lot of people totally misunderstand that being a nurse requires a complete package. Complete package of having the heart, mind, body and soul. A soul that always knows what to do to heal itself. Nurses are one of the best professions in the world. Without them? All patients will die. Yes. ALL patients will die. 

So, what it's really like to be a Nurse?

 

Being a nurse is about 90% calling and 10% job. Everyday we come face to face with life, death, joy and grief. And all of the course our nursing lives, we never quit learning. Some things we learn only nurses would understand. And some are universal. Our dispense with the little of what we've learned now. 

You'll go through at least 4 pairs of shoes a year. A comfortable pair you're most important piece of equipment, and that of coffee. 

Wash Your Hands. I know that sounds obvious. Saying you're a nurse and being a nurse are two very different things. Your very first medication would be a dose of reality and your second will be a dose of humility. 

You will learn to deal with life and death everyday but you'll be helping families who would be dealing with it for the first time.

Faith is medicine. As is laughter, as is music and as our dogs. Support hoes. You might feel old wearing them but someday your legs won't look old because you did. 

There would be days when you cry on your way to work and there will be days when you cry on your way home. All of those days will pass. You'll either love night shift or you'll hate night shift and somewhere along the line, you'll probably change your mind. Night shift will eat anything. 

Manage your time well. It would be the difference between walking what feels like twenty miles and what feels like 50 miles. Wash Your Hands. Chocolate is a therapy. Some events are milestones like seeing your first baby born, or your first code or the death of a patient. 

Nurses trained residents. Doctors can't do what they do without you. You can't do what you do without each other. You treat one patient at a time and you treat them completely with all your attention and then you move on.

Patients are often in your life for only a short while. You are often in theirs for the rest of it. Almost everybody likes pudding and jello. Drink lots of water. Wash Your Hands. Celebrate small victories could losses behind you. You're never alone. When you feel alone just reached out, you'll find a nurse standing there. 

You wont have to watch your back but you will have to protect it. Nurses find humor and things most people find disgusting. 

You'll learn to appreciate piggy back and IV fluids. When nobody's looking, dance. You will go to saving a life one minute to cleaning up an incontinent patient and then the next. Life is ironic.

Patients will teach you more than you teach them. Check, recheck and then recheck again. 

You'll learn to love sticking people and take pride in being able to establish an IV when others think its possible. There will be patients now and again who will remind you and why you chose to be a nurse. Embrace those moments. Remember to breath.

In the end, when its all said and done, you simply have to care. 

HURRAY NURSES! God Bless us All! ^_^

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6teHGhoG8I