PCDS Alumni Homecoming 2009

Tarpauline courtesy of Mr. N. Otbo

Last year, I wasn't able to witness the very first Reunion 'cause the gathering ended too early so I looked forward to this. I was thinking what to wear and what hairstyle to do before the event and come up with a simple jeans and blouse outfit. I was expecting numerous people would attend but only few were present. It was supposed to start at 3pm as announced. I thought it started already but when I got there, only March Shane, Ma'am Les, Lyndon and Ma'am Jen were present. Kulang malamang sa information dissemination kaya di alam ng ibang madlang people ang tungkol sa gathering. Sana nagpa advertise sila sa TV or radio or an invitation may be given. Next time maybe. :)

While waiting for the others, we head to the School's mini but cozy Restobar upstairs of the new Admin-HRM building wherein you can overlook part of Digos City. Wow! [that's all I could say]. Para ka talagang nasa Hotel kasi its situated along McArthur Highway. Killing time reading magazines, two from the batch 2003 of Criminology Department came in, Mr. B. Tapanan and Mr. A. Canoy. 'Hi's and 'Hello's' were exchanged. Wala na man gud daw sila contact sa lain nila nga ka-batch.

I kept on texting my batchmates to come over and join the gathering but only Michequela replied she would catch up. I sensed some alibis from the others and understood the reason of some who cannot come due to call of duty [ya know what I mean]. Then, someone arrived. It was Jay A. with his fiancee [char!]. He obviously gained some weight and very much looked happy. I felt relieved a bit having someone from our group/batch. Syempre, chikka galore! Jay is working as Clinical Instructor of our Alma Mater.

Around 6pm, Eddie G. welcomed everyone who were present and had each one of us to state our names, what course and from what batch. And to spice up the event, we played 'Paint me a Picture' in which each member of the group would act and freeze as to what picture or scene would the host wants. The judge was Ma'am Jen Ybanez, presently the School's Dean of Nursing who was also an Alumna of PCDS. We, the group 2 only got 2 points defeated by the group of Marc Shane who got 5 points. It was FUN! Group 1 were very creative with their acts. Nurses are indeed artistic and creative. Can't wait to see the pix which Ma'am Jen took for documentation.

That game made our stomach gurgling. Gigutom na among mga bitok, hahaha!!! Before meals were served, Ed opened up the highlight of the gathering: to organize and elect new sets of Officers. Hopefully, this 2010 PCDS will Officially declare its Alumni Association. Paper works are already in progress. Secretary Eddie G. is currently working on this.

President elect Marc Shane Adeva got a unanimous votes [congrats, shane!], presided the nomination and was succeeded by Mr. B. Tapanan. Secretary is still Mr. Ed Garbosa and yours truly was nominated and elected as the Alumni Treasurer [I thought I was through with this during College.] Having been the Treasurer [from Class treasurer to Department Treasurer to INTRAMS Team Treasurer since First year College, now, I'm at it again [sighs]. Anyways, thanks for the trust guyz! I guess I'll be facing a much bigger task. PIO [Public Information Officer] goes to Mr. N. Otbo. Goodluck new sets of Officers and Congratulations!

May humabol pa, si Ma'am Flora Mae, Michay, Ate Bem Gutierrez, Elizabeth, Jeffrey A., Bench Lopez, Loi and her twin brother Lemuel [fresh from Saudi <--welcome back!] followed by Gil and Lynel [gikan pud ni Saudi ang duha]. Very noticeable ang ringtone sa CP ni Lemuel kay katong scary sound sa Grudge. Nyay!

For our dinner, we had Pork and Chicken BBQ individually packed and refreshed with Coca Cola. Hopefully next gathering would be a bit 'bongga!'. While enjoying our meals, we talked about our whereabouts. Glad to hear from these guys again. Ma'am Jen and Eddie went home early.

The room was filled with so much laughter. Jeffrey, Bench and Gil's cool gags never ceased to make us all laugh. Sayang nga lang at wala si Chaky, Richard, Odiaman at Neil kay magsige na lang jud mi ug pangatawa aning grupoha.

Amazed by the development of PCDS, the group was excited to see the New Funda Lab. Walking through the hallway, we reminisced the times siting on those kiosk holding bulky photocopies and manuals waiting for our Instructors, then..the heels of our black shoes gets a dose of muddy stuff each time we passed by..now, the hallway is fully cemented..bow! how could someone forget the intrigueros and intrigueras na walang humpay sa pagpanglibak sa mga gaagi nga estudyante. hahaha!! [people who makes fun of students who passes by]. Then, we were all clad in pencil uniforms with a universe-like tailor infront. Now, Blouse and Pants are in, paired with black shoes. The hallway was echoed with laughter recalling and sharing stories of those unforgettable Instructors who sells photocopies for P2 and those who sells Peanut Butter right after Class. How can we forget.

Bongga! was the word I heard when we step inside the Lab. The equipments, tools, their Mini DR, mini OR, CSR and even the Nurses Station feast their eyes. I've seen this already when I served as Practicing Assessor for Competency Assessment of HCS NC II last June, 2009. The guys made fun of Gil trying to lock him at LD-RD Room. Wow, our school is different! It changed for the better.

We took pictures and recalled each experience we had during Return Demonstrations. The New Lab has numerous hospital beds unlike before [hahaha!].

Pass 8pm, we parted ways. But before that, gisulit jud ni Ate Bem ang chance to take pictures sa labas ng dear Alma Mater namin where all the faces of those who passed the Board Exam were posted.

It was good seeing them all again and had so much fun. So, to all GRADUATES OF POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, see you all next year for the 3rd Alumni Homecoming.

Goodnight, guyz! :)

The Coffee Treat - accomplished!

Hahaha. I couldn't think of intro to this post other than this. Why? You'd ask. I just got home [oh my, i sense someone would raise an eyebrow]. My best bud Patzs did
accomplished the coffee treat he promised like 5 months ago??? [lol]. Oh, that long already? My post about this treat was July 30. So, I was right. hehehe!

We had Coffee at this Coffee Shop we used to dwell. I'd name it A.S. We don't have a choice actually, there were few Coffee Shops in town and I think this is the only one that stays open until 11pm.

After his gym session [rolls eyes], he dropped by my place but informed this blogger ahead of time he's coming over to see the surprise I told him over the phone when I called him few days ago. He was able to figure out, though. Yah, the motorcycle, that is.

' Bongga na jud ka ti, hambugera ayo ka ti' [Gosh, you're quite rich my dear], he said. I missed my best bud, it's been awhile since we hang out. Work came through but our group never ceased communicating through text and call. That's the best thing about our friendship.

He thought about getting a motorcycle and according to him, it was me who fulfilled his plan or should I say dream? ahehehe

We drove to his place first to dropped off his stuff. There, he had a quick dinner while I was online checking stuffs. Then, we decided to proceed and park by A.S.

I had a Cappucino and he ordered brewed coffee with egg pie as a delectable partner. [yum, yum, yum]. While waiting for the orders to be served, we talked about our latest whereabouts, College friends, updates on Nursing trends. We noticed it was taking so long. When one of the server stepped out of the entrance, my friend gestured and told him to follow up our orders. My friend rolled his eyes. hahaha <- he looks so funny when he does that.

Basta dear ha, "don't leave unfinished business behind". Ya know what I mean. Matuok jud tika..hahahaha! Time was running so fast we had to part ways again. I dunno when will we bond again. We chatted pa outside the coffee shop. Ing-ana mi ka tabian [That's how talkative we are]. I enjoyed and love the treat.

I drove myself home. When I got home, I sent a text message immediately to inform him I got home safe and sound.

Thanks for the Coffee treat, my dear friend --- accomplished!!

Featured

I was working on my papers this morning and was online at the same time on my Facebook account when DEFINITELY FILIPINO announced that they are featuring new pictures for their "at school or at work" album. My excitatory neurotransmitter excites me more as i browse all the pictures I have on my PC to look for pictures that, hopefully, may be featured. Found some, about 5 and sent to their posted email add.

Afternoon...

The thought of getting my photos featured was still lurking in my mind as I was having my lecture. Yes, I was excited to go home. Few more hours before going home, it rained DINOSAURS [lol] outside. My students kept on turning their backs on the doorway trying to peek at the rain that is outpouring non-stop. Unusual, it was like a start of a typhoon accompanied by strong winds. Lights inside the classroom was flickering but blackout was unsuccessful. The rain didn't last long. Thank GOD. 10 or 20 times of that rain must have striked luzon areas. I do pray for all the victims, our relatives and to my honey's friends, family and relatives. That they may be all safe. Life is what's more important. Things can be bought again.

Evening...

Went home around 7:45pm. Had dinner. Watched amazing race 15 while my sister tends her Farm. When it was my turn to go online, I immediately looked for DF's album. Kept on clicking next since a lot of photos was uploaded and voila! saw one photo..ok, four more to go. I wasn't expecting though that all 5 photos gets to be featured. I'm happy they had picked one. There were already comments posted and this blogger responded to each comment. Kept on clicking again when another photo i submitted was uploaded by them. Wow! thanks Definitely Filipino. Went on to view more photos. I was so happy. Most of the featured photos were Medical practitioners, so far. Medtechs, Nurses mostly. Nurses are everywhere in the world!! Thumbs up Nurses!!

My eyes are falling asleep. Had to go to bed. I had a busy day. Good night, everyone! (",)

Angelite Nurses: Secret filming nurse struck off

Angelite Nurses: Secret filming nurse struck off

long yet productive day

"Home", uttered myself when i stepped on the premises of our place.  I missed everybody, my sister, our dogs, people back home.  As if I was away for days though its just quite a while. 

Our pets were in their houses already but they saw me entered the gate. 

Today is the last day of our 1 week TM-AM Seminar conducted by TESDA. Our Assessment day for the two methodology course, as well. Unfortunately, due to limited Assessors who will supposedly conduct the assessment for the day, only 4 of us were assessed. Three from UM-Matina and me from PITS, each from different trade areas.  Luckily, we all passed. Thank you to Engr. S.C., the person who assessed us. 

When asked to describe how did it go, i said "nerve-wracking". My co-participants patiently waited for their turns but since the time runs in a flash, they cut-off the time. The 2 assessors still has to go back to their work, training another batch of participants for the seminar. I'd say their job is very demanding, but as they say they love what they were doing and its their passion: TEACHING. Thumbs up to them. I admire their dedication. 

We were told the assessment will continue on the 22nd and 23rd at KORPHIL, somewhere in Tibungco. The group decided that we should all meet up infront of the ADDU. Text brigade na lang. I have learned a lot from these people. Was able to find new acquaintance, as well. 

As a photo fanatic, I won't end the day without pictures so our group has remembrance. Ma'am Cheery informed us they would post some videos in YOUTUBE..char! She has brought her Digicam on Day 5. I had all of them signed my manual and was flooded with signatories and contact informations, the future  assessors of TESDA. [chuckles]

Pass 4pm, we all parted ways. Ma'am Anne and I took a tricykad [a bicycle with a side car] hanggang kanto ng Magsaysay, her going to Joji Ilagan and I going to NCCC to meet up with Reina, I shared with her the good news while enjoying our snack. 

My day isn't over yet, I received a text from Lalai inviting me over for a dinner but the message was sent by Romy. So, I replied asking where she was and the occassion they were celebrating. Oh, I see it was a welcome back party of Marianne pala, Lalai's younger sister who worked overseas. 

After buying some home stuffs, we meet up with Ate Shine and Malyn. My friends way back in College. Haven't seen these fellas for a long time. Goodluck sa June NLE!! 

On our way to Ecoland Terminal, tawa kami ng tawa sa jeep. Si Malyn kasi eh, salamat ngapala sa libreng pamasahe ha? hehehe.  Gimingaw jud ko sa akong friends ai. 

Ate shine, reina and I took an airconditioned Holiday Bus going home. Sa pinakadulo kami at don din nilagay ang kahon ng electric fan na binili ni Reina sa NCCC. May pagkakaskasero din ang driver, para kaming nakasakay sa rollercoaster. Murag ning untol na uban pasahero sa kakusog sa iyang padagan ba. 

At one point, kami pud sa likod ning untol na pud apil ang box sa electric fan intawon natabunan kadali ang beauty ni Reina. Yes, mga friendster nadat ugan jud siya. Nakuyawan gud mi ni ate shine. May na lang nasalo namo wala nilahos sa bata na natulog sa ubos namo. Amaw jud nga driver ba, nangatawa na lang gud mi pagkahuman. 

Gisungog pa jud mi sa driver pag naog namo. Pagka na lang jud. Diretso na din ako kina Lalai, where dinner is waiting for me. hehehe.  I hold back for a while outside texting Lalai then went inside. So glad to see Romz. Greeted everybody pati na si Marianne. 

10pm..Thanks for the dinner, lai! Also, I had a good chat with my long time no see friend Romy, a College buddy. Mouli pa gud ni siya ug Padada taz duty pa siya ug 7am ugma. Ingatz kaayo!!

 

11pm..after watching CSI: NY, took a half bath.  How refreshing! 

There, turned on the PC, waited for the display to occur and began tapping the keyboards again relating my experiences the whole day.

1:30am as i check our wall clock. I just yawned. My body wants to rest na, as my mind follows. My eyes closed a bit, it's bye bye time for the meantime, dear friends.

goodnight!!

Day 1 - Batch 3

I arrived at school surprised to see the beds being fixed. Finally, they installed side rails on each bed. Students wouldn't forget raising them during their practice in bed making.  

They made up a linen and garbage trolley. Good. No assuming will take place.  All actual skills will be implemented. Good for the student-reviewee.  We do hope they all passed this HCS NC 2 exam by TESDA. 

While waiting for the beds, we sticked-on art papers on each garbage bin according to its prescribed color.  Chem began the review with Handling waste in an Environment.  Then, each of them gets to try on wearing PPEs [personal protective equipments] and go on from segregating to storing of waste.  

Its morning and my day is  getting annoyed by this particular student who seems to know-it-all. As if she knows everything. I just don't like her attitude. I observed as they were doing the folding of each linen, she blames her mistakes to her classmates and has this histrionic type of personality. Grrr...I shifted monitoring instead the works of another group in their bedmaking.  I can't bear to see her.  My patience is holding me back.

Transport and Mobility followed and some of them are still 'blank page' when a situation is applied.  Right hemiplegia or Left hemiplegia. 

New bags

Essa, Chem and I went to HP to check on the bag that we were rooting for the past weeks. We looked around and was captured by the sleek design and brightly colored cushioned bags with a heart-shaped stitches.  Thought of buying the same design but in different colors. Talk about the sisterhood of stylish bags..hehehe...

Chem picked the violet one, Essa chose the red one and I was left undecided whether to choose the white or a yellow one.  They were shouldering the bags when Chem decided to change her chosen color to green. I was happy Violet is now available.  I picked it up and asked Chem if she might change her decision.  She won't na daw and settle for the Green.  I checked the stitches before going to the counter. I am now a proud owner of a violet bag.

I'm tired. Need to catch some sleep. Goodnight, everyone!

Congratulations Comments and Glitter Graphics Code

to the HCS students of P.I.T.S. 

on their 2nd Pin and Candlelight Ceremony

held at Pearl Center, 

Digos City

HCS program celebrates 2nd Pinning & Candle Lighting Ceremonies

DIGOS CITY (February 27) -- Forty two Health Care Services students participated in the second Pinning and Candle lighting ceremony of the Philippine International Technological School held at the Pearl Center, Digos City on February 27, 2009.

A thanksgiving mass by Rev. Fr. Cornelio B. Toraja, DCD at the Mary Mediatrix of all Graces Church. Extended his warm greetings to the newly blessed batch of Candidates for being a participant of the remarkable event. Ceremony followed at Pearl Center.

Guest speaker Mr. Patrick G. Poculan, RN discussed the role of Health Care Assistants. He stressed that the health care providers are a vital part of the health care team. Mr. Poculan explained further the importance of the Nursing Aides in rendering care to patients, "You are the direct care workers due to your role in working with patients, having to spend more contacts with them than do other members of the staff. Thus, nursing aides are the principal caregivers of the main clients of health sector. You do most of the hands-ons procedures."

A registered nurse, Mr. Poculan is presently a Nurse Volunteer at Medical Center of Digos Cooperative. An NCLEX and IELTS passer, he is also a certified Caregiver, holder of the National Certificate Level II by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA).

He added that "You give comfort to clients after working with them, because you have the hands of a considerate and empathetic skilled worker. Because you spend more time with patients, you develop ongoing relationships with them and interact with them in a positive, caring way."

Mr. Poculan urged the participants to be proud and work along the team with dignity, bringing along with you your stock knowledge, and preparedness to handle situations with your mastery in skills. Be tactful, patient, understanding, emotionally stable and you should have a strong desire to help people.

"You are part of the health care team; you should be able to work as a part of the team", he ended.

The ceremony was then followed by the recessional for which everybody shared sumptous meals prepared by the Catering service of the venue.

It was a successful event. To the newly blessed batch of candidates, remember that those pins were rewarded to acknowledge your commitment, skills, dedication and love for work. Till next time, on the 3rd Pinning ceremony.

Our special thanks to:

Mr. Poculan for accepting our invitation. Our profound gratitude, Sir!

Rudy's Art Photography esp. to the very accomodating Ma'am Julie. We all looked gorgeous!!

Mr. Jonathan Arendain. Thanks for understanding the situation.

To the parents, guardians, friends & relatives who witnessed this remarkably successful event.

Day 1 - Batch 2

6:30am It's the 2nd week of the review period and has to meet another batch of students. Maam Chem had to attend to an important matter while yours truly had to facilitate the funda lab.

8:30am I left home, kinda late as the time scheduled. We had an early visitors kasi. Family friends so I entertained them muna.

9am Had a brief introduction on what they are going to do during the NC 2 exam then started the demonstration skills, beginning with the Unoccupied, Occupied bed making to Mobility and Transporting Patients. Told them to observe first, practice later so that when my two companion arrives, time for the return demonstration.

They all realized it does look easy but difficult to perform. Presence of mind and familiarization is key. While doing the procedure, use proper body mechanics to prevent back injury.

12nn The two hasn't arrived yet. I had lunch with Maam V, Mai & Joy at Mer's.

1pm Review resumes and the students began to practice demonstration. Some were doing good but needs more practice and some do not have the initiative.

2pm-3pm My two companions finally arrived.

8:30pm Went home kinda exhausted. Hungry. My cellphone keeps on beeping. Messages keeps pouring in. My gosh, another set of delayed messages.

9pm Now tapping the keyboards. Awhile ago, my sister freaked out! Was surprised to see the cracked line on the screen of her iphone. Got upset with what happened. I never intended to do that. My carelessness attacks na naman. I should have taken more care of that, to think it wasn't really mine. She almost cried. Pity. It was a phone she saved for..then now, the broken line disables the touch screen function. I tried typing a message or browsing the menu using its stylus, it could still detect little sensors.

I went inside the room, thinking then released a big sigh of dismay. They were having dinner then. I was upset. Blamed myself. Teary-eyed. Accepted everything my sister would tell me. "Careless!". [sighs]

I said sorry, of course. Don't want to end my day with a battle. I asked for her apology. She accepted and asked forgiveness also. She got carried away with her emotions.. ya know.. Told her I'd pay for the damage. She forgave me.

Thank God, I could sleep without a troubled thought. GOODNIGHT, everyone! =)

November 2009 Nurse Licensure Examination NOW OUT..CLICK HERE!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW RNs!!!

Ernie, Arnel Jade, Jessie James, Christine Joy and Chingcay!!

Day 2 - Batch 1

Ms. Nav began demonstrating Patient's Transport & Mobility when I set foot in school. Few minutes after, Ms. Chem arrived. Pardon our tardiness, Ms. Nav [chuckles].

Lecture - Demonstration - Demonstration - Practice/Implementation took place. Ms. Nav demonstrated the new techniques on making an OCCUPIED BED. Kinda complicated, there's an involved situation and incorporation of housekeeping principles. We still have yet to learn.

We had our lunch at BANOKS. It's my 2nd time and the first of these two. The first time was my sister's treat. We ordered grilled chicken and Calamares. This trio loves calamares., take note. I thought it was a garlic sauce. Nav uttered "it's mustard". I was never a fan of mustard. I forked one meat and dipped into. It taste great pala!" What makes them different from other Native Restaurant is that they serve soup before order taking. The customer service can be fairly rated and I, We never had any problem with them.

We were so stuffed and lazy to go back to school.

Back at school, Ms. Nav continued with her review on Handling Waste and PPEs [personal protective equipment]. It may sound like an easy topic but can be very difficult if a reviewee wont pay attention to each of its concept. Sir Jo came by and ask which of us [me and Ms. Chem] would take the YP4SC assessment test programmed for TESDA. The registration ate most of the time I spent in the internet lab. When I got registered, test begins. Oh my God! The distance between me and the monitor seemed to be getting closer as each of the 6 sets of exam sets in.

I like calculations but not a mathematician. We were given the arithmetic problem reasoning, vocabulary, comparison, object matching to name a few.

I was able to complete all sets of the exam and got a copy of the result. Felt like the glucose in my brain were all used up.

Back in the room, they were all looking at me and get to share with the students the experience.

Tough exam, that is! It was nice meeting Ms. Nav. Looking forward for two more weeks of companionship and I do hope it doesn't end there. God Bless.

November 2008 NLE results out soon!!

Few days to go, or 10 days to be exact, the result will come out and lots of aspiring nurses will soon hit the internet cafes and news stand to check on their names.

GOD BLESS and GOOD LUCK to those who took the exam. click this source to view the full article.

November 2008 NLE Results

My friends were asking yours truly if the November 2008 Board Exam Results has come out..nope, not yet. It will be released by the 3rd to 4th week of February. Click on this link --> [source]

Typhoid fever strikes!!

Note: another lengthy post by yours truly. But, what can I do, I want to relay even the finest detail. Anyways, happy reading!]

November 27, 2008
My sister was having on and off fever few days back with accompanying headache. She was kinda hesitant when I told her that I'd bring her to the doctor. She's never been admitted to the hospital.

And so this morning, she got confined to Llanos Hospital. My best bud Patzs, Galore and Cherry we're on duty on AM shift. We packed things and brought some extra cash for medical expenses. Unfortunately, she doesn't have any medical insurance.

Yeah, so sad. Having someone we love being hospitalized makes me upset, thinking what have gotten wrong? Anyways, when patzs took her temperature, it raised to 39.3 degree celsius. The ROD examined her, took her health history then ordered for U/A and Widal test.

I left for awhile to buy IV sets. Patz inserted the IV. I witnessed the whole procedure. Makes me remember of my experience as a Volunteer then. Bingkay mentioned it does hurt but just in a snap.

I then informed Papa about sis' condition. He is coming home for the weekend. He told me, he'd relieve my position when he gets home. I could feel Papa's sadness on his message.I don't want him to get stressed. I can manage to look after my sister.

Ganon pala ang feeling noh? First time ko kasing maging watcher. Before, I was the one who deals with the patient and its watchers. And now, I am being dealt with, does the errands of buying this medicines, foods, etc.

We were settled to the Semi-Private Room, airconditioned with a cable connected television [till HBO nga lang, di kasi cable ready ang TV, hihihi]. It's rate is fair enough naman. I want my sister to stay in a room where she'd feel comfortable while being treated.

I didn't report for work. I have already informed the school concerning my absence.
Afternoon came. Her headache strikes again. When the attendant took her temperature, it went up and was given paracetamol by mouth. We were informed she was positive for Typhoid fever. My GOD! I felt sorry for my sister. I thought of asking her to recall what she had eaten for the past days. She couldn't remember. I could just react "Hay naku!"
Oh, well. This isn't a time for blaming but I hope this would serve as a lesson to her, to us, to everybody.

Getting sick is one of the most terrible thing that happens to a person. It affects nearly everything, so to speak. Yeah, thumbs down =(

I'm sure this neighbor of ours would lift her eyebrow and would probably start babbling about my sister's condition. I guess it's really her nature to make up stories about people around her eventhough we are not doing anything to her. God knows!! Sometimes, i almost thought of confronting her but something in me is telling me to hold back. Yeah, I won't stoop to her level. It won't make us less of a person and as a family. I just couldn't figure sometimes she goes to church every Sunday and then when she comes home, there she goes again. Ya know what I mean. [wink! wink!]

I bought the first batch of Bing's medications and was quite surprise of the costs. The branded antibiotics was really that expensive. It almost reach a thousand bucks per vial,and that goes for 1 dose only with 3 doses per day. Oh my!

Rose, Joy and Cheche visited their 'Ate Jo'. Her best bud Benedick came by to visit, as well.
At 7pm, she had her very first SKIN TEST. An agency protocol to determine if she is allergic to the antibacterial meds I bought. While waiting for the result, I took a short video inside the room, the facilities and the patient [hehe]. I sort of documented her IV infusion and SKIN TEST site. A remembrance and sana di na maulit pa [hope there will be no next time,chuckles]

The result was negative. It was around 7:30pm when her first dose of Ceftri was given. Hope and prayed to GOD she'd get well soon. Thanks Nurse Cybelle!

I slept late again, as usual. Was awakened when the Night shift Nurse gave her 2nd dose at around 2:30am. This blogger went back to sleep afterwards. ZZZzzzZz

November 28, 2008 Reported back to work. Asked our househelp to bring some water and look after bingkay and buy another vial for the 3rd dose at 10am. Left some cash to sis. There might be another prescribed medicines for her. She still has headache and slight fever when I left. Told them to check on the IVF and ask the Nurse for IVF to follow. Thanks to Nurse Galore, for hooking the next IVF of my sister.

My sister's classmates came over daw. They stayed for a few hours and kept them company.
I headed back to the hospital after my class, still on my scrubs uniform. I stopped by the fruit stand to buy some citrus and pineapple. The weather was gloomy and thank GOD I was already in the hospital when it rained dinosaurs outside [hehehe].

I went onto buy two more vials for the 4th dose at 6pm and 5th at 2am and some p.o. [per orem, meds taken by mouth] meds.

Papa is on his way home and relieved my position for the night. He looked stressed and admitted he didn't get enough sleep when he found out about sis' getting ill. Told him, I could stay and have him head back home to rest. He insisted to stay and smiled at me. Sabagay aircon kasi, sasarap tulog ni Papa nito [hehehe].

Before leaving, I told them to text/call me the progress. If her fever returns, anything they need, etc. Stuffs like that.

When I came home, the dogs were like looking for my sister and told them 'Ate Bing is sick.'It looked like they seem to understand me. Goodnight, everyone!!

November 29, 2008
I woke up this morning reading a good news text message from bingkay. She is not febrile [no fever noted] and was not experiencing headache anymore .Thank GOD! The meds must have taken its action. I was right. Papa had a good night sleep, he didn't even notice the Night shift Nurse entered the room at 2am to give IVTT [Intravenous through tubing] medication to Bingkay.[chuckles]. It's okay.

I brought Coffee and Creamer for Papa. Bing is visited by her PJ and Janine[again]. Sis is getting well. Thank God! Dra. Labuguen gave the last prescription of Bingkay's antibiotics, for 6th dose 10am and 7th at 6pm. I left again and bought the medicines. Finally, my sister can now go home.

Bing related a story when I got back that Papa made her giggled to laughter. When the kitchen attendant asked for the food tray with the plates and saucers on it, Papa handed it to Bingkay. I guess he had forgotten that bingkay had her dextrose on. She attempted to take it as well when she realized she couldn't carry it. They all laugh out loud. PJ volunteered to give it to the attendant.

I went down to the cashier and settled the hospital bill. I also asked for a copy Medical Certificate she could present when she comes back to school.

We went home around 8:20pm. We waited pa kasi for her last dose of branded antibiotic [e-mention ba?], for her IVF to consume and for her IV tube to be remove. She looked well naman. Thanks to Ryan for helping us out with the things we brought to the hospital. When we got home, our pets tails never cease to wag upon seeing my sister. They missed her so much. They missed Ate Bing for 2days and 2 nights.

Thanks to the Medical and Nursing Staff..GOD BLESS!!

The JOY of passing NCLEX

Melba A., RN, USRN

Thumbs up! another one from the group passed the NCLEX exam. Wow! blessed kaau mi. Congratz mare! So, what's the next step? hehe..

You see, mare. God loves you. Congratulations, again!! Love yah.. =)

The Lord is pleased with those who worship and trust His love
Psalm 147:11

Lucky day

Strangers are not at all bad. "That depends on the looks..", a friend once jested when we were texting about strangers one time..

On my way home this morning from DASURECO, a lady opened her car window and offered a ride. She looked harmless naman. Part of my mind says not to and half of it says go ahead. Tipid pamasahe din ikanga [a trifty move to save my fare][chuckles]..And so I hopped in and settled. We began chatting and she was so accomodating. She talked about this town, her work, her business. She even pointed out her home as we passed by it. Asked me where I reside, my work. We talked about Nursing, going abroad and some stuffs. You know naman I talk a lot, hehehe!! Few minutes of my ride, she dropped me off to my 1st destination for the day.

I thank Mrs. Canastra. I uttered kasi I would mention her in my blog. She smiled. Then she took off. It just fascinates me seeing a woman drive a car.

Thank you so much, Ma'am Lorgie! God Bless your kindness..

glorious moment

Patrick P., RN, USRN

God is good! My best bud patzs sent me a text message that he PASSED NCLEX. Thumbs up!! Took the exam last friday and got the result [via quick count] just this afternoon.

We're so proud of you!!
Enjoy your HK vacation! Have a safe travel...regards to your family!!