SAW 6!!

Nurse's Nurse

Being a nurse is not an easy profession. This kind of job demands a lot of time and effort. So that’s why lately I was so stressed because of the overwhelming patients I had. It is so hard for me to have a vacation because of the expenses it will cost. So when I’m home, I just sit and watch the television. Well there have been so many great shows in TV. My TV is the only thing that helps me cope with the stress I got from work. I wish I could get Direct TV so I can watch more televisions shows and enjoy my break.

I saw directv in one of my friend’s house and it was really great. I think I will have that Direct TV soon too. I can watch better HD television shows now and tune in to my favorite TV shows like HOUSE MD and AI. One of my habits when I’m on break is I watch News in TV. I think as a nurse, I should be aware of what is happening here and outside my state and country. Well I know numerous nurses around the globe are doing the same. I’m pretty sure that they have Direct TV in state where they are.

And like me, my fellow nurses are stressed and sitting in their sofa and watching Television.

Nursing Teaching 101: Vitamin B12

Can you take too much Vitamin B12? I just bought my first bottle of sublingual B12 and it has 2500 mcg one time per day. My friend has 500 mcg sublingual B12 and takes it two times per day. What are the dangers or cautions that I need to be aware of if I take this vitamin on a daily basis?

Answer: Vitamin B12, or Cyanocobalamin, is important for energy use and metabolism. Overdoses are almost unknown, and although 2500 mcg is a high dose, it is safe to take daily.

Some things to consider with vitamin B12 supplements:

* Take vitamin B12 and folic acid together. A deficiency of one can mask the other. They are usually sold together as one supplement.
* Some people have trouble absorbing and using vitamin B12 because they don't make enough of a substance called intrinsic factor or hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. Vitamin B12 may be absorbed best by taking sublingual supplements that dissolve under the tongue.
* A lack of intrinsic factor may lead to Pernicious Anemia.
* Vegans may wish to supplement vitamin B12 since it is almost exclusively found in animal products.

The BON Advisory

The PRC Board of Nursing has released an advisory last January 30, 2009 regarding the number of OR/DR case requirements for the filing of application for the Nursing Licensure Examination.

According to the advisory, the Board has not announced any changes in the prevailing requirement of cases for the intra-partal, intraoperative and immediate care of the newborn.

The required number of OR/DR Cases remains to be 5, amidst some announcements made by some Nursing Schools that it was already reduced to 3.

The Board or Nursing would like to emphasize that they adhere to a “NO RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF ANY NEW POLICY “, therefore if and when new promulgations are finally issued this will never be applied to “graduating students”. All related policy-changes that will be announced shall be in effect for those who will enroll for this coming June of 2009.

Applicants for the 2009-2010 Nursing Licensure Examination are directed to follow the PREVAILING PRESCRIPTIONS of five cases each with regards to O.R., D.R., and Cord Care requirements.

Nursing graduates of 2011 and 2012, meaning those enrolling in their 2nd and 3rd Academic Year shall be those who shall be affected by the new policy promulgations.

The BON Advisory

New OR/DR Form for Nursing Students

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THESE FORMS:

Rule 1: Logic dictates that these forms should be applied only to the in-coming Nursing students in Levels I and II only of Academic Year 2008-2009 onwards until their graduation and until new issuances are released by the Board of Nursing;

Rule 2: All those filing applications for this November 2008 Nurse Licensure Examinations and the succeeding NLEs “prior to the effectivity of these NEW FORMS” should all be accepted by the Central and Regional PRC Offices without any condition. If there are any noted discrepancies or any untoward
observations, the Board of Nursing requires appropriate documentation and reporting from the respective PRC Offices and should be received by the Board of Nursing until after the last day of the NLE. Everything should be directed as official communications to the Board of Nursing;

Rule 3: As a matter of policy, graduates ARE NOT TO BE PENALIZED for any discrepancies and therefore all applications duly submitted “on time” MUST BE ACCEPTED. The Board of Nursing shall take necessary actions based on official reports received by the same at the Central Office within the prescribed period
as set in Rule 2; As a general rule the Board of Nursing subscribes to the principle of “loco parentis”.
The college and its administration directly involved in the care and supervision of students/graduates are and shall be responsible and accountable to the lawful authorities.

June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Result

About 78k student nurses will take the upcoming June 2009 Nursing Board Exam. This will happen in June 6 and 7 2009. It appears to be that Manila has the most number of students registering a whooping 42,338. It was followed by Baguio and Cebu with 11,336 and 6,948 respectively.

Davao, has 4,069 examinees, Legaspi with 2,978, Lucena with 2,517, Cagayan De Oro with 2,313, Iloilo with 2,158, Tuguegarao with 1,314, Zamboanga with 1,375, Pagadian with 635, Tacloban with 458, and Jolo with 134.

The result of the June 2009 Nursing Board Exam will be posted here on our site immediately. So I urged each and everyone to subscribe in our site or bookmark this page for future reference.