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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

UPDATE Case Study with NCP: Placenta Previa

The placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os. The degree to which the internal cervical os is covered by the placenta has been used to classify four types of placenta previa; total, partial, marginal and low–lying. In total previa the internal os is entirely covered by the placenta. Partial placenta previa implies incomplete coverage of the internal os. Marginal placenta previa indicates that only an edge of the placenta extends to the margin of the internal os. And the last is the low – lying placenta has been used when the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment but not reach the os. The more descriptive classification that includes placenta previa is in the third trimester.




Case Study: Blood Transfusion Therapy


Blood transfusion therapy involves transfusing whole blood or blood components (specific portion or fraction of blood lacking in patient). One unit of whole blood consists of 450 mL of blood collected into 60 to 70 mL of preservative or anticoagulant. Whole blood stored for more than 6 hours does not provide therapeutic platelet transfusion, nor does it contain therapeutic amounts of labile coagulation factors (factors V and VIII).


    Monday, February 1, 2010

    November 2009 NLE Result

    November ’09 nursing board exams result out


    MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) A total of 37, 527 out of 94,462 nursing graduates passed the November, 2009 licensure examination. (www.inquirer.net)

    The successful examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are the following:
    1. Clarie Morales Bontol of Iligan Medical Center College, Inc. (87.80%)

    2. Bryan Noel Cueto Asis of Lyceum of Batangas (87.60)

    3. Dickson Araza Laude of St. Scholastica's College of Health Sciences-Tacloban (87.00)

    4. Sarah Beth Zapanta Bendoy of First Asia Institute of Technology & Humanities (86.60)
    Cyrel Alexandra Infistan Diolazo of Arellano University-Manila (86.60)

    5. Cliff Richard De Dios Bermudez of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.40)
    Katrina Isabel Villa Doromal of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (86.40)
    Rio Michelle Yap Renomeron of San Pedro College-Davao City (86.40)

    6. Greatsky Calayag Castuciano of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (86.20)
    Jobilee Sahagun Foronda of De Los Santos-STI College, Inc-(Delos Santos S.N.) (86.20)
    Donald Bancud Paloma of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao (86.20)
    Karla Andrea Corneja Yap of University of Saint La Salle (86.20)

    7. Chastine Dela Cruz Jambalos of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.00)
    Felina Joyce Llamado Posadas of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (86.00)
    Perla Bargo Santiago of Saint Dominic Savio College (86.00)
    Camille Abiera Sistoso of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.00)
    Dennis Michael Esteban Zequerra of Cotabato Medical Foundation College (86.00)

    8. Joanna Marie Sajise Alvaro of Central Philippine University (85.80)
    Karen Lim Cheng of Xavier University (85.80)
    Krizzia Mae Villareal de Guzman of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (85.80)
    Richard William Dulalas Domondon of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University-Iba (85.80)
    Angelo Garcia Galvan of Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institution (85.80)
    Lilia Calle Piramide of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.80)
    Robert Carandang Reña of Lyceum of Batangas (85.80)
    Vyklyn Jimeno Testa of Aklan State University (Aklan S.C.A.)-Banga (85.80)
    Cornelio Cezail Flores Villanueva of Mabini College (85.80)

    9. Sheila Perico Casano of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (85.60)
    Krystle Go Din of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.60)
    John Stephen Tiongson Humiwat of Saint Mary's University (85.60)
    Woodrose Charm Paciente Kwan of Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College-Q.C. (85.60)
    Nerissa Naval Layag of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.60)
    Kristin Angeli Pastor Legislador of University of Saint La Salle (85.60)
    Myrtle Shekinah Cabuyao Lopez of Southern Luzon Polytechnic College-Lucban (85.60)
    Suzanne Joie Napod Maño of Adventist University of the Philippines (85.60)
    Manelee Pescadilla Mijares of University of Saint La Salle (85.60)
    Juan Alfred Germino Norte of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (85.60)
    Garlene Anne Estanislao Rebollos of Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution (85.60)

    10. Joanna Iris Lee Avena of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.40)
    Erwin Garces Bodiongan of Misamis University-Ozamis City (85.40)
    Steve Oliver Yap Coo of Central Philippine University (85.40)
    Stephen Albert Lim De Castro of Southern Luzon Polytechnic College-Lucban (85.40)
    Princess Camille Rodriguez De Guzman of Pamantasan ng Lungsod Ng Maynila (85.40)
    Felamie Anne Vigo Ducotan of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.40)
    Mary Kristine Teraza Labanta of St. Scholastica's College of Health Sciences-Tacloban (85.40)
    Giselle Dawn Vijar Mamaril of West Visayas State University-La Paz (85.40)
    Samuel John Sayoc Saludez of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao (85.40)
    Angelo John Villasana Tacuban of West Negros College (85.40)
    Maria Cecilia Cervantes Tejedor of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.40)

    The examination was given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Sulu, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last November 2009.

    The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination in Manila as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 9, 2010, with morning (8:00 A.M.) and afternoon (1:00 P.M.) sessions at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. All must come in their white gala uniform, nurse’s cap, white duty shoes, without earrings, hair not touching the collar and without corsage.

    The Professional Regulation Commission reminded those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2010-2013. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

    Oath-taking tickets for the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby regions will be available at the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) at 1663 F.T. Benitez Street, Malate, Manila, starting Monday, February 8, 2010 on a “first come first serve” basis.

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    Thursday, January 28, 2010

    News Article: Healthcare-Associated Infection


    When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a healthcare-associated (sometimes hospital-acquired) infection (HAI).

    Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global crisis affecting both patients and healthcare workers.

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at any point in time, 1.4 million people worldwide suffer from infections acquired in hospitals.

    A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report published in March-April 2007 estimated the number of U.S. deaths from healthcare associated infections in 2002 at 98,987.

    The risk of acquiring healthcare-associated infections in developing countries is 2-20 times higher than in developed countries.

    Afflicting thousands of patients every year, HAI often leads to lengthening hospitalization, increasing the likelihood of readmission, and adding sizably to the cost of care per patient.

    Nurses and doctors prevent Healthcare-associated infections (HAI)Financially, HAIs represent an estimated annual impact of $6.7 billion to healthcare facilities, but the human cost is even higher.

    Until recently, a lack of HAI reporting requirements for healthcare facilities has contributed to less-than-optimal emphasis being placed on eliminating the sources of healthcare associated infections. However, growing public anxiety regarding the issue and resulting legislation on state and local levels demanding accountability is serving to accelerate initiatives to combat HAIs.

    To learn more about the impact of healthcare-associated infections for both medical professionals and patients, please visit www.haiwatch.com

    About Not on My Watch Prevention Campaign


    To protect patients by reducing the risk of HAI, healthcare professionals must continually update their knowledge of infection management.

    Doctors care about Healthcare-associated infections (HAI)As part of an ongoing commitment to quality care and infection prevention, nationwide doctors and hospitals are partnering with Kimberly-Clark to deliver continuing education programs onhealthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention to staff and management. As simple as education sounds, busy doctors and nurses on the front lines of delivering care can find it difficult to find the time to take advantage of scheduled programs within their hospitals.

    The HAI Education Program is part of a national infection awareness campaign for healthcare professionals called “Not on My Watch” and will provide the facility with a toolkit that contains informational flyers, patient safety tips and posters.

    The "Not on My Watch" campaign provides accredited continuing education (CE) programs based on best practices and guidelines as well as research available on reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.

    For details about the "Not On My Watch" campaign, and the HAI Education Bus please visit www.HAIwatch.com.

    HAI Education Bus

    Kimberly-Clark's Not on My Watch HAI Bus for Healthcare-associated infections education
    At Kimberly-Clark, it’s our mission to find innovative ways to develop and maintain a variety of accredited education, equipping healthcare providers with critical insights and information on today’s important clinical issues. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the HAI Education Bus, an impressive new one-of-a-kind mobile classroom that brings accredited CE education right to your door.

    Look for this tour bus as it makes its way across the country, delivering education about healthcare-associated infections and other critical healthcare issues from the plains of Texas to the California coast to New York City and places in between.

    Types of Healthcare-Associated Infections



    VAP is the source of the highest morbidity and mortality of all Healthcare Associated Infections.



    Any breach of patient skin can lead to a surgical site infection.



    Contact transfer (touch contamination) is the number one source of Healthcare Associated Infections.



    HAI Watch is your resource for collateral and supplies to help keep your organization aware of the importance of healthcare associated infection prevention. The following guidelines on hand hygiene in healthcare settings and other tips are available now, but keep checking back. New HAI awareness tools will be added on an ongoing basis.

    Healthcare Associated Infection

    HAI Education Bus

    Handwashing Video Healthcare Associated Infection

    Wednesday, January 20, 2010

    Case Study with NCP: Appendicitis

    Inflammation of the vermiform appendix, with Assessments, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Evaluations, and Surgical and Nursing Interventions.(www.nursingcrib.com)




    Monday, January 18, 2010

    Case Study with NCP: Placenta Previa

    Explanation of Placenta Previa with its predisposing factors, types and its corresponding Nursing Interventions.(www.nursingcrib.com)




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