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Government Encourages Nurses to Find Jobs in Saudi

Medical Butler — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:05:56 +0100

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The governement urges Filipino nurses to look for jobs in Saudi Arabia, instead of the United States. Saudi Arabia has now emerged as the largest oil producer as well as nurse recruiter, getting ahead of US, said Trade Union Congress of the Philippines secretary-general, Ernesto Herrera

With the launch of Saudi's Nitaqat Program, priority is given to Saudi nationals over foreign nationals to increase employment of their l...

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Medical Butler — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:39:34 +0100

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How to be a Globally Competitive Nurse

Medical Butler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:44:45 +0100

Filipino nurses have always been known for their innate caring nature and because of that we have been well sought nurses worldwide. The impact of being prepared before hitting the market on one's job performance, job satisfaction, career development and advancement is very important. The unemployment problem of nurses here in the Philippines have made nurses to be in a rush to go abroad to be able to help their families financially. With this in mind...

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Medical Butler — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:13:15 +0100

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Nurses should try to explore other career opportunities such as becoming entrepreneurs, suggested the Department of Labor and Employment last Sunday addressing the oversupply of nurses. Nurses can now practice their entrepreneural skills by setting up their very own nursing clinics and small pharmacies.

Due to economic crisis, nurse-importer countries such as the US and UK have decreased its demand for nurses. Filipi...

The Philippines is searching for its first mobile health app “HERO”!

Medical Butler — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:12:13 +0100

Manila, September 7, 2011 – The Philippines launches first mobile health apps contest to transform healthcare in the country. Sponsored by Borderless Healthcare Group Inc, a contest named “HERO” (Health Enterprise/Entrepreneur Revolution Officer)...

Breaking the Bridge Between Nursing and Information Technology

Medical Butler — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:02:47 +0100

In the world where everything has turned computerized, healthcare has also advanced further into the world of information technology. The birth of electronic medical records, and computerized documentation are cues that nurses are now ready for the electronic makeover and penetrate the “Virtual World”.

What is NursinWith the overflow of nurses all over the world, one must be attuned with the latest upgrade in the profession to have the competitive edge. Nurses are indeed evolving nowadays, moving forward from a doctor's aid to an independent nurse practitioner. Get to know the different core competencies a nurse can have in different countries.

Nurses in Ireland have started prescribing medications to their patients. Surprisingl...

Penerapan Bedah Invasif Minimal Masih Menghadapi Kendala

Medical Butler — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:20:44 +0100

Dengan semakin berkembangnya ilmu kedokteran maka semakin beragam inovasi yang dilakukan untuk menangani penyakit, salah satunya adalah metode tindakan operasi. Karena resiko tindakan operasi yang tinggi memunculkan inovasi baru dalam ilmu kedokteran yaitu tindakan bedah invasif minimal atau yang dikenal dengan nama Laparaskopi.

Laparoskopi adalah tindakan bedah invasif minimal yang tidak membutuhkan sayatan lebar. Hal ini memungkinkan berkat alat bantu kamera kecil yang bisa dimasukkan...

Anti-Nurse Exploitation Law

Medical Butler — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:19:15 +0100

Nurses don't have to worry about paying in exchange for work experience at hospitals with the passing of House Bill 767. The said House Bill filed by Representative (Laguna 4th District) Edgar San Luis states that hospitals whether public or government institution are banned from demanding payments from nurses in exchange for their services. According to him this is plain and simple exploitation.

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Residency Program for Nurses

Medical Butler — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:53:45 +0100

MANILA, Philippines – DOH Secretary Enrique Ona proposed a residency program for nurses in an effort to stop the exploitation of nurses through forced volunteerism. Hospitals requiring them to pay dues in exchange for their training. A memorandum has already been issued stating that government and private insitutions alike will no longer accept payment for the said training.

This proposal, will give nurses an opport...

Another Filipino Nurse Achiever Awarded Pride of Australia

Medical Butler — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:50:28 +0100

Mica Alcedo received an award for her passion and dedication in her field of profession. She received a medal under the “Fair Go” category. This is given to citizens born overseas, who have made an impact in Australia's community which is reflected in their passion and hardwork.

Mica Alcedo started as a school nurse and is now a child and maternal health nurse. She helps the disadvantaged youth of her t...

Doctors' and Nurses' Uniform Can Harbor Tons of Bacteria, study says

Medical Butler — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:22:37 +0100

The distinct white uniform of doctors and nurses, which is perceived as clean, may on the contrary be contamined. A recent study that involved the participation of 75 nurses and 60 doctors in a 550 bed capacity hospital in Jerusalem showed that germs or infectious agents were found on 63 percent of ...

Nurses are at Risk of Chemotherapy Exposure and its Toxic Effect

Medical Butler — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:27:09 +0100

According to a recent study, 17% of nurses who work in outpatient chemotherapy units are at risk of exposure to chemotherapy and their toxic effects when treating cancer patients.

Chemotherapy exposure can greatly affect the nervous system and reproductive system. It also causes various blood problems such as an increased risk in developing blood cancer in the future. Unfortunately, there is no evaluation nor prophylact...

Perawat, Bidan dan Semua Tenaga Kesehatan Harus Punya Izin Praktik

Medical Butler — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:23:03 +0100

Setiap tahun pasti kita melihat pertambahan angka kelulusan tenaga kesehatan baik itu dokter, perawat, bidan, ahli gizi, apoteker dan tenaga kesehatan yang lain. Adakah jaminan mutu pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan tenaga kesehatan ini sesuai dengan standar kompetensi dan kualitas standar profesi?

Di tahun 2011, semua tenaga kesehatan terutama tenaga strategis seperti bidan perawat harus memiliki STR dan izin praktik. "Ini dilakukan untuk memenuhi kualitas dan menyamaratakan st...

Rencana Asuhan Keperawatan

Medical Butler — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:08:05 +0100

Perawat dalam menjalankan tugasnya tidak akan pernah lepas dari asuhan keperawatan. Maka sebagai profesi kesehatan yang memberikan pelayanan keperawatan adalah menjadi kewajiban bagi seorang perawat untuk mengetahui dan sekaligus dapat menyusun rencana asuhan keperawatan untuk pemberian pelayanan yang komprehensif kepada pasien.

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37,513 out of 78, 135 Nurses Passed the Nursing Board Exam July 2011

Medical Butler — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:06:53 +0100

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 37,513 out of 78,135 nurses passed the board exams held last July 2011.

Jomel Garcia Lapides from the University of the Philippines, topped the board exams with a high rating of 88.40%.

The three universities which garnered a 100% passing rates are University of The Philippines- Manila, Cebu Normal University and West Visayas State University L...

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How Empathy can Help Nurses Care for Patients with Dementia

Medical Butler — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:54:04 +0100

Dementia is a loss of cognitive ability in an aging person, where in a person's memory, attention, language and problem solving skills are impaired. Dementia seen in the elderly is known as senile dementia.

The disease, having