The Power of Positive Thinking Tip #1

Do you want to have a great year? Start by believing that you are going to have one! Here is a tip to help you think positively.

 Tip #1 of  4

CHOOSE HAPPINESS  

From the moment you get up in the morning, choose happiness by dwelling on the blessings in your life such as having a bed, a roof over your head, and breakfast waiting for you. Also, stay away from negative habits.

 

1.       Stop comparing yourself with others. There will always be people who will be better off than you, so stop griping abut this and instead, celebrate what you do have.

 

2.       Avoid being obsessed with ideals of perfection. All of us have an image in our heads of what a perfect life is, but in reality, our families, careers, friends will never live up to this ideal. We will only be disappointed.

 

3.       Don’t focus on the flaws. This is when we fix our attention on the mistakes and imperfections. However small it may be, why not celebrate the beauty in everything?

 

Instead, imbibe the following traits:

·         Be grateful – count your blessings in the morning, and before going to bed. Grateful people are never unhappy.

·         Know that happiness stems from activities that give meaning to our lives – the more worthwhile passions we have, the happier we feel.

·         Believe in a higher power – when you believe that everything has  a purpose, then things will gain meaning and direction.

Excerpt from

Mabuhay (January 2006)

 

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The Power of Positive Thinking Tip #2

Do you want to have a great year? Start by believing that you are going to have one! Here is a tip to help you think positively.

Tip #2 of  4

EXPECT THE BEST AND PREPARE FOR THE BEST  

1.       First you have to believe that you can do it. It is only when you believe that things start to become possible.

2.       Visualize the positive outcome in your head – for example, you are going to speak in public. Think of yourself delivering a rousing speech, and imagine the applause of the audience.

3.       Do the necessary work – the vision of success is the best motivation for you to do the preparation. For public speaking, research well, make small note cards, practice in front of your family, and take their opinions constructively. When you expect the best, it follows that you will do all the means necessary to see it through.

4.       Always remember that “attitude is more important than facts” – the odds may be stacked against you, but level this off by something within your power – a winning attitude. Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer and was told by his doctors that he could be cursed and ride his bike competitively again. So he chose a more aggressive form of chemotherapy to save his lungs and legs. A year later, he was pronounced healthy and later on he went on to win the grueling Tour de France seven times in a row. Finally he turned his adversity into inspiration by coming up with a yellow Live Strong bands that helped raise money for cancer awareness.

Excerpt from

Mabuhay (January 2006)

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The Power of Positive Thinking Tip #3

Do you want to have a great year? Start by believing that you are going to have one! Here is a tip to help you think positively.

Tip #3 of  4

HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO LIKE YOU 

This basically works on the principle of the Golden Rule – “Do unto others what you want others to do unto you”. Essentially getting people to like you happens by simply liking them in the first place. Norman Vincent Peale lists these tips on how to get people to like you.

 

·         Remember people’s names and use it often when talking to them – this shows that they’re significant to you.

·         Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulation or sympathy.

·         Focus on the positive things abut people – remember what Will Rogers said, “I never met a man I didn’t like”.

 

Excerpt from

Mabuhay (January 2006)

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The Power of Positive Thinking Tip #4

Do you want to have a great year? Start by believing that you are going to have one! Here is a tip to help you think positively.

Tip #4 of  4

GET HEALTHY  

We know that negative emotions cause a lot of strain on the body – when we are angry or irritated, our blood pressure rises. Some doctors believe that emotional disturbances can even cause colds. With this correlation of emotional well-being and health, imagine the toll on our physical state when we are always tormented by negative emotions.

1.       Remember that anger is an emotion and an emotion is always warm. Therefore to reduce an emotion, cool it. Keep your hands from clenching. Deliberately reduce the tone of your voice. Slump in a chair or even lie down. It’s difficult to argue in a whisper or to get mad while lying down.

2.       When hurt feeling arises, go to someone you trust and pour it out to him or her until not a vestige remains within you then forget it. Pray for the person who hurt your feelings.

Lastly, remember the word of the Desidereta.

Excerpt from

Mabuhay (January 2006)

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 1

Step 1 of 4

Know Some Facts  

What’s in a cigarette anyway?

 

There are over 4000 compounds in cigarette smoke that can cause cancer and other diseases. Below are a few of them:

 

Carbon Monoxide (also found in Vehicle exhaust fumes)

Napthalene (also found in Mothballs)

Arsenic (also found in Ant poison)

Cadmium (also found in Car batteries)

Phenol (also found in Vehicle Toilet cleaner)

DDT (also found in Insecticides)

Ammonia (also found in Fertilizer)

 

Cigarettes also contain nicotine. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown that nicotine does not cause cancer. It is however, what makes cigarettes so addictive. Your body looks for it whenever you attempt to quit smoking.

 

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 2

 Step 2  of 4

Know the Health Benefits of Stopping Smoking..  

 

20 minutes: Blood pressure and pulse return to normal.

8hours: Carbon monoxide levels in the blood are halved, oxygens levels in the blood return to normal.

24 hours: Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body

And the lungs start to clear out the build up of tar.

48 hours: taste and smell are greatly improved.

72 hours: Breathing becomes easier, bronchial tubes begin to relax, energy levels increase.

2-12 weeks: Circulation improves, making walking and running a lot easier.

3-9 months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as the lungs have room for up to 10& more oxygen.

5 years: Risk of heart attack is halved.

10 years: Risk of lung cancer is halved.

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 3

 Step 3 of 4

 

Be ready with the challenge!!

Kicking the habit is hard work. Once you stop smoking, you body begins to miss and crave the nicotine that is used to get whenever you puffed on a cigarette. These cravings are strong, so it’s very difficult to just suddenly stop. When you do, you may feel tense, or even depressed.

 

There are also behavioral aspects to consider. Simple actions like holding a cigarette, flicking away the ash and blowing out smoke have already become a habit. Cigarettes have even become a part of your daily rituals, especially after mealtimes, during coffee breaks or while out with your friends.  So, recharge! Be better ready with the challenge!

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 4

Step 4  of 4

Get off to a good start  

These four steps will help you strengthen your determination:

Set a date. Decide exactly when you are quitting.   

Tell family and friends. You’ll need their support.

Anticipate challenges. Prepare to overcome them.

 

Remove cigarette-related items from your home.

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Oxygen Delivery Devices

Although I learned about the indications, purposes, advantages/disadvantages, precautions, etc. of these devices when i was still studying, some books did not have enough illustrations of these ones. I searched on the net to give you an idea how they look like. So here they are! :)

Nasal Cannula











Simple Mask








Venturi Mask








Nonrebreathing Mask

Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS) Price Increase

CGFNS News:

November 20, 2007

CGFNS Announces New Pricing for its Credential Verification Service (CVS) for New York State
PHILADELPHIA, PA — November 20, 2007 — CGFNS International today announced new pricing for its Credential Verification Service for New York State. The new price was necessitated by increases in fees charged by primary sources for securing required documents on behalf of applicants. Effective January 1, 2008, the following fee will be charged:

Credential Verification Service for New York State (CVS) $350.00*
*Includes $50 order processing fee

Manila Hospitals Contact Numbers

National Kidney & Transplant Institute
East Ave., Quezon City
Phone 924-3601; 926-8967
Website www.kidney.gov.ph

St. Luke's Medical Center
279 E. Rodriguez Sr. Blvd., Quezon City
Phone 723-0301
Website: www.stluke.com.ph

Philippine Heart Center
East Ave., Quezon City
Phone 923-1301
Website: www.phc.gov.ph

San Juan De Dios Hospital
2772 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Phone 831-9731; 833-7605
Website: www.sanjuandedios.org

Makati Medical Center
2 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Phone 815-9911
Website:http://www.makatimed.ph

Alabang Medical Clinic
297 Montillano St., Alabang
Phone 842-0680; 842-0315

Philippine Orthopedic Hospital
Ma. Clara St. corner Banawe St., Quezon City
Phone 711-4276 to 80

Cardinal Santos Medical Center
21 Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan
Phone 727-0001

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
286 Blumentritt St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Phone 711-4141; 711-3917

De Los Santos Medical Center
201 E. Rodriguez Sr. Blvd., Quezon City
Phone 723-0041

Dr. Victor A. Potenciano Medical Center
(former Polymedic Gen. Hospital)
163 Edsa, Mandaluyong City
Phone 531-4911

Hillside General Hospital
Km. 23 West Service Rd., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Phone 842-3958

Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Ave., Quezon City
Phone 924-6101

Mary Chiles General Hospital
667 Gastambide St., Sampaloc, Manila
Phone 735-5341; 741-4242; 741-9541

Manila Central University-FDT Hospital
Samson Road, Edsa, Caloocan City
Phone 362-1046

Manila Doctors Hospital
667 U.N. Ave., Ermita, Manila
Phone 5243011
Fax 523-9114

Mary Johnston Hospital
1221 Juan Nolasco St., Tondo, Manila
Phone 245-4021 to 25

Medical Center Manila
1122 Gen. Luna St., Ermita, Manila
Phone 523-8131

The Medical City General Hospital
San Miguel Ave. cor. Lourdes Road
Ortigas Office Complex
Phone 631-8626

MPI-Medical Center Muntinlupa
338 National Road, Putatan, Muntinlupa
Phone 842-5730/34

New Era Hospital
Commonwealth Ave. cor. Tandang Sora St.
Diliman, Quezon City
Phone 932-7387

Sto. Tomas University Hospital
Espaœa, Manila
Phone 731-3001

United Doctors Medical Center
290 Espaœa cor. N. Ramirez St., Quezon City
Phone 712-3640

Metropolitan Hospital
1357 J. Masangkay St., Sta. Cruz
Phone 255-0401; 255-0413

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
46 P. Sanchez St., Sta. Mesa
Phone 716-3901; 716-8001

Hernandez General Hospital
1372 Rizal Ave. Ext., Grace Park, Caloocan City
Phone 364-5588

Martinez Memorial Hospital
198 A. Mabini St., Caloocan City
Phone 288-8861; 288-4574

Capitol Medical Center
Scout Magbanua St. cor. Panay Ave., Quezon City
Phone 371-2161

Dr. Jesus C. Delgado Memorial Hospital
7 Kamuning Road, Kamuning, Quezon City
Phone 924-4051; 924-4061

Quezon City Medical Center
960 Aurora Blvd. cor. Anonas St., Quezon City
Phone 913-8324; 913-7397; 913-6363

UERM Memorial Medical Center
Aurora Blvd., Quezon City
Phone 713-3301 to 06; 713-3318

J.P. Sioson General Hospital
A75 Bukidnon St., Bagobantay, Quezon City
Phone 927-5643; 927-3797

Children's Medical Center
11 Banawe, Quezon City
Phone 712-0845; 740-7347 to 48

Gen. Miguel Malvar Medical Foundation Hospital
531 Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
Phone 932-8867

Fairview General Hospital
Lot 20, Fairview AVenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Phone 939-9689; 938-4797

Fairview Polymedic Hospital
11041 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City


Novaliches General Hospital
1793 Quirino Highway, Quezon City
Phone 936-0629

FEU-NRMF Hospital
Dahlia St., West Fairview, Quezon City

Quezon City Medical Center
960 Aurora Blvd. Extn., Cubao, Quezon City
Phone 913-8324; 913-6363; 913-7397

Medical Center Parañaque
Dra. A. Santos Avenue, Parañaque City
Phone 825-6911

Manila Sanitarium & Hospital
1975 Donada St., Pasay City
Phone 525-9191; 536-3680

Perpetual Help Medical Center
Real St., Pamplona St., Pamplona, Las Piœas
Phone 801-0080; 801-0581; 871-4887

Rizal Medical Center
1Meralco Compound, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

Hospital of the Infant Jesus
1556 Laong-laan, Sampaloc, Manila
Phone 731-2771

National Children's Hospital
266 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City
Phone 725-8968; 724-6965

Philippine General Hospital
Taft Avenue, Manila
Phone 521-8450

Quezon City General Hospital
Seminary Road
Phone 426-1314

Philippine Children's Hospital
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Phone 924-6601 to 25

Veterans Memorial Medical Center
North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Phone 927-6426 to 45

Asian Hospital & Medical Center
2250 Civic Drive, Filinvest Corporate City
Alabang, Muntilupa City, 1781
Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 7719000 - 03
E-mail: ahi@compass.com.ph
Website: http://www.asianhospital.com

Red Cross (BLS and First Aid) Training Schedule - Philippines

Red Cross - Quezon City

Office Location: Quezon City Hall (near the Police Clearance office)
Training Venue: UP Diliman
Time and date: 8am-5pm, every week (6 days - Monday to Saturday)
Contact #: 9203672
Fee (BLS and First Aid): one thousand six hundred pesos (P1,600.00)

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To all:

If you know of any training schedule for BLS and First Aid, kindly post it here by replying to this. It would be helpful if you put the following info:
-training location
-contact number
-date of training
-fee

Incomplete information is not disregarded.

The info that you will be providing will be put in this section for others' reference. Thank you.

IVT training schedule

Philippine Heart Center

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAM
Control No.: 001807
Registration No: 003
Credit Units: ANSAP / PRC: 18 Units (didactic) 12 Units (practicum)

Schedule: January 9 - 11, 2008
Application Date: January 4, 2008

Schedule: March 11 - 13, 2008
Application Date: March 6, 2008

Schedule: June 4 - 6, 2008
Application Date: May 29, 2008

Schedule: August 5 - 7, 2008
Application Date: July 30, 2008

Schedule: October 8 - 10, 2008
Application Date: September 29, 2008

Time : 7:00 - 4:00 pm (3 days)
Venue: Dr. Avenilo P. Aventura Hall

REQUIREMENTS:
Photocopy and original copy of current PRC License Certificate
Registration Fee : One Thousand Six Hundred Pesos (P1,600.00)

Hospital Nurse Application Requirements (Philippines)

FEU-Nicanor Reyes Memorial Foundation:
-4 1x1 I.D. Pics (blue backgrnd)
-4 2x2 I.D. Pics (blue backgrnd)
I.D. Pictures should be taken in course uniform or others should be taken in formal attire with blue background.

-Applicati0n letter addressed to:
The HRD Manager
Human Resources Department
FEU-NRMF

-Comprehensive resume
-Recommendation letter

Photocopy of:
-NBI clearance
-Brgy. Clearance
-Birth Certificate
-Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
-SSS ID or SSS E-1 form
-TOR
-Diploma
-Board rating results
-PRC Card
-Certificate of seminars attended
-Previous employment certification


Capit0l Medical Center

-Comprehensive resume
-3 pcs. recent 2x2 ID picture with blue background
-College diploma
-TOR
-RLE record
-Board Certificate/Certificate of registration
-Board rating results
-PRC License
-Professional Tax Receipt
-Tax Identification Number (TIN)
-NBI clearance
-Police clearance
-Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
-Previous employment certification
-Birth Certificate

Delos Santos Medical Center

-1x1 I.D picture (1 copy)
-2X2 I.D. picture (2 copies)
-TOR
-College diploma
-RLE record
-Board rating results
-PRC card/PTR
-Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
-NBI clearance
-BIR 2306
-SSS No. or E1/E6 Form
-TIN Card
-Certificate of Good Moral Character (from 2 references)

Arrange according to list and fasten it with paper fastener before reporting to HR department for psychological test.


St. Luke's Medical Center

-Board rating results
-Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
-Comprehensive resume
-Diploma
-NBI clearance
-Police clearance/Brgy. Clearance
-PRC Card (photocopy)
-RLE record
-SSS ID or SSS E-1 form
-TOR

Philippine General Hospital
-Accomplished Dean's Form
-TOR
-Board rating results
-Comprehensive resume
-RLE record
-2x2 pic black and white
-PNA Membership
-PRC Card (photocopy)
-Brown Envelope

AFP - V.Luna
-2x2 pics
-Comprehensive resume
-Previous employment certification
-TOR
--RLE record

Philippine Heart Center
-every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-5 pm
-Comprehensive resume
-Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
-Organization Membership (e.g., PNA membership)
-NBI clearance
-PRC Card
-General Weighted Average (GWA) Certificate
-TOR
-3 pcs. 2x2 pics
-Birth Certificate

Medical City
Initial Requirements
-TOR
-NBI clearance
-TIN Card
-PRC Card
-Board Certificate/Certificate of registration
-Board rating results

Bernardino Hospital
-Comprehensive resume
-Good Moral Certificate
-TOR
-Board rating results
-Board Certificate/Certificate of registration
-PRC Card
-Diploma
-Birth Certificate

*Pass to Nursing Office, Third Floor

Nursing Theorists

Florence Nightingale
Environmental Theory

Virginia Henderson
Definition of Nursing

Martha E. Rogers
Unitary Human Beings as an Energy Field

Sister Callista Roy
Adaptation Model

Dorothea E. Orem
Self-care Deficit Theory

Imogene King
Goal Attainment Theory

Betty Neuman
Health Care Systems Model

Dorothea E. Johnson
Behavioral System Model

Hidegard Peplau
Psychodynamic Nursing Theory

Madeleine Leininger
Transcultural Care Theory

Jean Watson
Philosophy and Science of Caring