Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
COPAR (Community Organizing Participatory Action Research)
· A collective, participatory, transformative, liberative, sustained and systematic process of building people’s organizations by mobilizing and enhancing the capabilities and resources of the people for the resolution of their issues and concerns towards effecting change in their existing oppressive and exploitative conditions (1994 National Rural Conference)
· A process by which a community identifies its needs and objectives, develops confidence to take action in respect to them and in doing so, extends and develops cooperative and collaborative attitudes and practices in the community (Ross 1967)
· A continuous and sustained process of educating the people to understand and develop their critical awareness of their existing condition, working with the people collectively and efficiently on their immediate and long-term problems, and mobilizing the people to develop their capability and readiness to respond and take action on their immediate needs towards solving their long-term problems (CO: A manual of experience, PCPD)
Process:
- the sequence of steps whereby members of a community come together to critically assess to evaluate community conditions and work together to improve those conditions.
Structure:
- refers to a particular group of community members that work together for a common health and health related goals.
Emphasis of COPAR:
1. Community working to solve its own problem
2. Direction is established internally and externally
3. Development and implementation of a specific project less important than the development of the capacity of the community to establish the project
4. Consciousness raising involves perceiving health and medical care within the total structure of society
Importance of COPAR:
1. COPAR is an important tool for community development and people empowerment as this helps the community workers to generate community participation in development activities.
2. COPAR prepares people/clients to eventually take over the management of a development programs in the future.
3. COPAR maximizes community participation and involvement; community resources are mobilized for community services.
PRINCIPLES:
1. People especially the most oppressed, exploited and deprived sectors are open to change, have the capacity to change and are able to bring about change.
2. COPAR should be based on the interest of the poorest sector of the community.
3. COPAR should lead to a self-reliant community and society.
CRITICAL STEPS (ACTIVITIES):
1. Integration
2. Social Investigation
3. Tentative program planning
4. Groundwork
5. The meeting
6. Role Play
7. Mobilization or action
8. Evaluation
9. Reflection
10.Organization
Phases of COPAR Process:
1. Pre-Entry Phase - is the intial phase of the organizing process where the community organizer looks for communities to serve and help. Acitivities include:
Preparation of the Institution
* Train faculty and students in COPAR.
* Formulate plans for institutionalizing COPAR.
* Revise/enrich curriculum and immersion program.
* Coordinate participants of other departments.
Site Selection
* Initial networking with local government.
* Conduct preliminary special investigation.
* Make long/short list of potential communities.
* Do ocular survey of listed communities.
Criteria for Initial Site Selection
* Must have a population of 100-200 families.
* Economically depressed.
* No strong resistance from the community.
* No serious peace and order problem.
* No similar group or organization holding the same program.
Identifying Potential Municipalities
* Make long/short list.
Identifying Potential Barangay
* Do the same process as in selecting municipality.
* Consult key informants and residents.
* Coordinate with local government and NGOs for future activities.
Choosing Final Barangay
* Conduct informal interviews with community residents and key informants.
* Determine the need of the program in the community.
* Take note of political development.
* Develop community profiles for secondary data.
* Develop survey tools.
* Pay courtesy call to community leaders.
* Choose foster families based on guidelines.
Identifying Host Family
* House is strategically located in the community.
* Should not belong to the rich segment.
* Respected by both formal and informal leaders.
* Neighbors are not hesitant to enter the house.
* No member of the host family should be moving out in the community.
2. Entry Phase - sometimes called the social preparation phase. Is crucial in determining which strategies for organizing would suit the chosen community. Success of the activities depend on how much the community organizers has integrated with the commuity.
Guidelines for Entry
* Recognize the role of local authorities by paying them visits to inform their presence and activities.
* Her appearance, speech, behavior and lifestyle should be in keeping with those of the community residents without disregard of their being role model.
* Avoid raising the consciousness of the community residents; adopt a low-key profile.
Activities in the Entry Phase
* Integration - establishing rapport with the people in continuing effort to imbibe community life.
o living with the community
o seek out to converse with people where they usually congregate
o lend a hand in household chores
o avoid gambling and drinking
* Deepening social investigation/community study
o verification and enrichment of data collected from initial survey
o conduct baseline survey by students, results relayed through community assembly
Core Group Formation
* Leader spotting through sociogram.
Key persons - approached by most people
Opinion leader - approach by key persons
Isolates - never or hardly consulted
3. Organization-building Phase
Entails the formation of more formal structure and the inclusion of more formal procedure of planning, implementing, and evaluating community-wise activities. It is at this phase where the organized leaders or groups are being given training (formal, informal, OJT) to develop their style in managing their own concerns/programs.
Key Activities
* Community Health Organization (CHO)
o preparation of legal requirements
o guidelines in the organization of the CHO by the core group
o election of officers
* Research Team Committee
* Planning Committee
* Health Committee Organization
* Others
* Formation of by-laws by the CHO
4. Sustenance and Strengthening Phase
Occurs when the community organization has already been established and the community members are already actively participating in community-wide undertakings. At this point, the different committees setup in the organization-building phase are already expected to be functioning by way of planning, implementing and evaluating their own programs, with the overall guidance from the community-wide organization.
Key Activities
* Training of CHO for monitoring and implementing of community health program.
* Identification of secondary leaders.
* Linkaging and networking.
* Conduct of mobilization on health and development concerns.
* Implementation of livelihood projects.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Basic IVT Training 2009
1-3 - Bicol Medical Center- Naga City
1-3 - St. Jude General Hospital and Medical Center, Manila
13-15 - Unciano Medical Center, Antipolo Rizal
13-15 - Cotabato Regional and Medical Cneter, Sinuat Ave., Cotabato City
15-17 - Quezon Memorial Hospital, Lucena City
16-18 - Calalan General Hospital, Valenzuela City
19-26 - Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City
22-24 - Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital,
23-25 - Medical Center Ius, Imus, Cavite
21-23 - Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon City
26-28 - Bulacan Medical Cneter, Malolos, Bulacan
28-30 - Martinez Memorial Hospital, Caloocan City
28-30 - Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, , Manila
28-30 - St. James Hospital
Fees: P 1,500- 3000 depending on hospital
For more Schedules go to: http://ivthub.blogspot.com/search/label/IVT%20schedule/
Source: IVThub.blogspot.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Nurses Assigned in Rural Services (NARS)
NARS is a Training cum Employment Project, jointly implemented by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Professional Regulation Commission, Board of Nursing (PRC-BON), designed to mobilize unemployed registered nurses to the 1,000 poorest municipalities of the country to improve the delivery of health care services.
NARS Project is in line with the pump priming strategies under the Economic Resiliency Plan of the Arroyo Administration to mitigate the impact of the global financial crisis, i.e. to save and create as many jobs as possible and expand social protection. This was launched by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 9 February 2009 during the Multi-Sectoral Summit on “Joining Hands Against the Global Crisis” in Malacanan Palace, Manila.
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source:http://www.dole.gov.ph/contact/narspage.asp
Friday, February 27, 2009
Join the 4th Trabaho sa Turismo
- Over a hundred participating companies
- Thousands of job opportunities ranging from rank-and-file to top executive positions
- Fast, easy and cost-effective job applications through the Career Card
- Lots of freebies and giveaways to be given away
Avoid the long lines during the event proper!Pre-register Now! Click here or visit www.jobsdb.com.ph.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Oathtaking
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 2009-2012. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking 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, April 6 and 7, 2009, 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, nurses cap, white duty shoes, without earrings, hair not touching the collar and without corsage.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Top Performing Students
2) John Patrick Morales Dimarucot , Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institute, 88.40%
3) Gian Karlo Timog Cusi, Baguio Central University 88%; Erycar Del Mundo Manaois-Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 88%
4) Florina Conde Corpuz, Saint Dominic Savio College 87.60%; Angelica Aubrey Pantig Morla, Far Eastern University Manila 87.60%; and Jamie Anne Tolentino Tinio, Angeles University Foundation 87.60%
5) Roberto Madrona Asuncion, Arellano University, Pasay City, 87.40; Irisa Kriya Turaja Biag, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.40; Miguela Macuto Gabisan, Cebu Normal University, 87.40%; Edita Te Lim-Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc, 87.40%; Rosario Lei Mosqueda Pasimio, Xavier University, 87.40%; and Elaine Grace Esperancilla Praile
Saint Paul University, Iloilo 87.4%; Catherine Duran Reyes, Our Lady of Fatima College QC, 87.4%
6) Geronimo Carillo Burce Jr., Mabini College, 87.20%; Joanna Mae Francisco Evangelista, San Beda College, 87.20%; Christopher Alvarez Irorita, San Pedro College, Davao City, 87.20%, Paul Delfin Reyes Jamero, Father Saturnino Urios University (Urios College), 87.20%; Hazel Joy Amarillo Jimenez, University of Batangas, 87.20%; Ma. Concepcion Ashley Delizo Mapagu, Saint Louis University, 87.20%; Maria Cecilia Castillo Navata, Canossa College, 87.20%; Francis Ian Sabanal Pascual, Universidad de Zamboanga (ZAEC), 87.20%; and George Garcia Vega Jr., University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao, 87.20%
7)Katrina Andrea Pagdanganan Arceo, Nueva Ecija College, 87.00%; Rose Jean Dumaboc Capidlac, Silliman University, 87.00; Carla Mae Tenorio Cuisia, Silliman University, 87.00; Mary Ann Alvarez Garing, Lyceum of Batangas, 87.00; Ma. Joya Jimenea Genzola, Colegio de San Agustin, Bacolod City, 87.00%; and Rose Anne Miranda Mungcal, Angeles University Foundation, 87.00%; Pretzel Estremos Vicencio, (Butuan Doctors College (Butuan Dr. HSP. Sch. of Nursing), 87.00%; and Faye Stephanie Yao Yu, Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation, 87.00%
8) Lylani Mutya Balote, University of Makati, 86.80; Jamaicca Rabulan Banting, Davao Doctors College, Inc., 86.80%; Garey Jay Avelino Delfin, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%; Josephine Celoso Elvas, 86.80%; Vanito Diocson Ilanga Jr., Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution, 86.80%; Maria Edna Charise Godoy Java, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, 86.80%; Hannah Lee Alde Padilla, University of San Agustin, 86.80%; Bryan Morella Peralta, Univesity of Makati, 86.80%; and Robinson Uy Kaw Sing, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%
9) Maria Jurem Quilar Alcarde, Central Philippine University, 86.60%; Ruel Bobadilla Arzadon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Karina Genciane Banayat, Our Lady of Fatima College, Quezon City, 86.60%; Ryan Daniel Rivera Dablo, University of San Carlos, 86.60%; Matthew Wayne Real Chang, Silliman University, 86.60%; Fritzie Quiatzon Dela Raga, Fellowhip Baptist College, 86.60%; Hiromi Balaguer Fernandez, Saint Paul University, Iloilo, 86.60%; Josephine Franz Pagulayan Gammad, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Paul Fabian Robosa Gumabao, Arellano University, Manila, 86.60%; Maila Carl Majam Morantte, Colegio De Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Inc., 86.60%; Michael Dorothy Frances Gaer Montojo, Ateneo de Davao University, 86.60%; Cindy Mae Alvarez Nañoz, Ateneo de Zamboanga, 86.60%; Glenda Mae Macapal Omaña, Riverside College, 86.60%; Rhea Jhoy Padinay Pantaleon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Rolly Mendoza Policarpio, Angeles University Foundation, 86.60%; Arlette Castillo Quinan, University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Crystal Mae Abejuela Sabela, Xavier University, 86.60%; Katrina Isabel Hugo Santos, Philippine Women’s University, Quezon City, 86.60%; and Shiella Marie Gamboa Simplina, Saint Louis University, 86.60%
10) James Altura Baguio, Saint Mary’s University, 86.40%; Miljoyce Daligdig Cabat, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Sarah Mae Clemente Capulong, Angeles University Foundation, 86.40%; Johcy Angeleme Fausto De La Fuente, Central Philippine University, 86.40; Renante Lazarte Dig-Aoan, Baguio Central University, 86.40%; Jake Desor Diputado, Silliman University, 86.40%; Marjory Boquia Emperio, Misamis University , Ozamiz City, 86.40%, Marissa Raposas Ferrer, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Erika Bautista Galang, Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 86.40%; Francis Gerwin Uy Jalipa, San Pedro College, Davao City, 86.40%; Angela Gilda Baltazar Mencias, Unciano Colleges & General Hospital, Manila, 86.40%; Carina Yabut Pacete, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, 86.40%; Joy Jenelynn Chua Tan, University of Sto. Tomas, 86.40%; Francis Dollente Villanueva, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.40%
Thursday, February 19, 2009
NLE november 2008
Nursing Name November 2008 NLE
RANK SCHOOL/TOTAL NO. OF EXAM/TOTAL NO.PASSED/PERCENTAGE PASSED
1. TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA (TRINITY-Q.C.) 339 338 99.00 %
1. UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEM. MEDICAL CTR. 271 269 99.00 %
2. UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 466 458 98.00 %
2. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY 418 409 98.00 %
2. CEBU NORMAL UNIVERSITY (CEBU STATE COLLEGE) 203 199 98.00 %
2. CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING & LIBERAL ARTS 176 173 98.00 %
2. WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY – LA PAZ 169 166 98.00 %
2. SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY – DUMAGUETE 129 126 98.00 %
3. DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY – DASMARIÑAS HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS 309 296 96.00%
RANK SCHOOL/TOTAL NO. OF EXAM/TOTAL NO.PASSED/PERCENTAGE PASSED
1. SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY – ILOILO 86 86 100.00 %
1. UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA 73 73 100.00 %
1. UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE RECOLETOS 46 46 100.00 %
1. P.C.U.–MARY JOHNSTON COLLEGE OF NURSING 36 36 100.00 %
2. MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY – MARAWI CITY 90 87 97.00 %
3. SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY -MANILA 80 76 95.00 %
November 2008 Nursing Board
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 10:38:00 02/20/2009
Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University topped the board, with 89 percent, the PRC said.
Xavier university ranked number one among the schools whose students took the board exams, the results of which were released by the PRC Friday.
39,455 pass Nursing Board
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 10:38:00 02/20/2009
At least 39,455 or 44.51% out of 88,649 examinees that took the November 2008 Nursing Board have passed, the Professional Regulatory Commission has announced.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Parenteral Nutrition
· Malnourished Patient—Inadequate intake for > 7 days
Unintentional weight loss > 10% or weight is > 20% below ideal body weight
· Inability to use GI tract—For greater than 7 days
B. Conditions to use Parenteral Nutrition
· Short gut syndrome
· Inflammatory bowel disease
· Fistula >1500 cc output per day
· Obstruction of GI tract
· Acute pancreatitis
· Major gastrointestinal surgery
· Ischemic bowel
C. Contraindications
· Ability to provide adequate energy and nutrients via the enteral or oral route
· Mild or moderate malnourished patient in preoperative period while consuming
· adequate enteral or oral intake
· PPN for > 2 weeks in patients 2nd limited access, osmolality, fluid restrictions, and large
nutrient or electrolyte need
· Unlikely to benefit patients with advanced cancer who have been unresponsive to treatment
D. Advantages
· Provides nutrition when GI tract not functional
· Provides nutrition when access to GI tract not possible
E. Disadvantages
· Risk of infection associated with TPN
· Risk of central line placement
· Metabolic complications
· Sequelae of dormant gut—leads to increased risk for development of infectious complications
F. Guidelines for Use
· Preoperative TPN if patient cannot receive enteral feeds prior to surgery
· Preoperative TPN in severely malnourished surgical patients
· Postoperative TPN when NPO status after surgery for > 5 days with severely
malnourished patients
· Postoperative TPN when NPO status after surgery for >7 days with mild to moderate
malnourished patients
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Cancer Awareness Month
Date Time Activity Venue
January 19 8:00am Motorcade Bacolod City
January 20-22 whole day Exhibit CLMMRMH, RMC, TDH, BOLMSH, BAMC, Robinsons
Caravan
January 23 5:45am assembly Lagoon
6:30am departure
9:30am ETA Cadiz City
10:00am program
11:00am lunch
1:00pm departure to San Carlos
4:00pm program San Carlos City
6:30pm going to tululugan
7:00pm dinner
January 24 7:00am departure for Dumaguete
January 25 7:00am departure for Kabankalan City
10:30am program
2:00pm departure for Bago
3:30pm program
Saturday, January 10, 2009
RaStAMaD_RN
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