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Hi! I don't know why I'm smiling while I'm typing this and after reading my previous entry ie Telemetry nursing but I feel like I'm in a much better place. I'm finally off orientation (Yey and No!). This means I can work on my own pace but this also means more responsibility on my shoulders. I created this habit of journaling my experiences as a nurse in the telemetry floor because I know nothing is permanent in this world. I want to look back at these entries and re-live those important/touching/moving experiences to me as a nurse. This job is not easy at all but there are a lot things that no ordinary person can encounter unless you work in the medical field.

I had a patient, from UK, I believe (I can tell from his thick accent/slang). He was apparently living with his wife who was a hoarder. He was on the floor for days w/ urine feces unkempt and all when EMS came, but when he came to our floor he expected us to provide him with 5 star hotel service because he was a bit arrogant and rude. He was able to go to the washroom unassisted with his rollator but he wanted his attends to be changed by the nurse. I wounder what his life was before arriving in Canada? Was he that rich? How did he manage to be on that situation in his house with his wife?

Another old man who seems to be so disinterested with his life, he looks so sad and miserable. All the doctors and nursing staff doing their very best to save his life but he doesn't participate much. I am now wondering how a person can end up in both situation? What I've noticed here is the disconnect between an individual (the patient) and family is very evident. In the Philippines, family members are an important part of the team because they provide bedside care to the patients. Here in Canada you are expected to bath, clean , put the patient on the commode, change the diapers etc. Families visit patients at least 1-2 daily and they all go to work or do whatever plans they have for the day. Patients are also doing most of their ADLs as long as they are able to but nurses are expected to assist them when needed.

I DON'T WANT TO RETIRE HERE. NEVER. I've seen patients live through 90 with countless existing comorbidities- Cancer, AKI, OA, AFIB, etc but they are not ill enough to die and be admitted to palliative so they stay on the tele floor. I want to live my life and be able to enjoy the remaining days and die when I'm old enough to see my grandkids, my daughter marry and settle down but no I don't want to suffer in solitude. OKAY IM just blabbering but and see you on my next post whoever you are who is reading and curious of my not so exciting life. Leave me a comment pls and thank you.

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One of our patients, Female in her 50s, had fallen from the bed at 0200 the night prior. They found her on the floor naked without any clothes on. She has no recollection of what happened and had 2 abrasions/lacerations on her chin. Her blood pressure dropped. Her sugar was normal and aside from all these, she was cold to touch and cyanotic. They covered her with warm blankets. All these happened the night prior as per handover report.

During one of my rounds, I assessed her and noticed her right arm was weak and she can hardly move them. Her pupils are equal round and reactive to light but were 4-5mm dilated. No facial droop but she appeared very weak. I immediately informed my preceptor that day, J.C. and she also informed the Dr. F. who came and see the patient who was ordered to have a CT Angiogram immediately and meds were held (apixaban, metoprolol and the rest) She was in no good shape to take the meds anyway. We were ruling out a hemorrhagic stroke. Lasix 20mg was ordered but we checked her blood pressure and it was 80/40 so we didn't give it to her. 500Ml of NS bolus was administered after establishing an IV line on her left thumb after nth tries. I came with her in the CT lab where an angiogram cant be done because they need a G20 or a G22 angio compatible needle. We tried but to no avail. A Brain CT without contrast was done where a new left occipital lobe was seen. No wonder she had new right side weakness. However when she came back to the room her BP was 70/30. New IV lines established after how many tries while a transfer to MS-ICU was being ordered by the physician.

It was one of the most nerve-wracking experience in my life. I feel like I could have done more. I could have advocated more for the patient. I wrote this entry because I want to be reminded that there is always something you can do as an extra-effort. I don't know if anyone experience this (Nurse-guilt). You have done everything you can for the patient but you feel like there should've been more. And I am reminded of why we need to study and advocate for continuous learning for ourselves.

I feel like I needed to let this out my chest or else I will be eaten by this overwhelming feeling. Thank you for reading even though I know this has nothing to do with you and that you too are going through something. This too shall pass. Let's all move on and move forward.

Xoxo,

Nina

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P.S. Sa sunod na ang Night Time routine mga Dodong mga Inday ha? <3

Hello mga Ka-probinsyano ug Ka-probinsyana, mga dodong ug inday<3

Naa napod ko para mgreview ug mga beauty products. Bag-o ra ko nag-gamit ani jd pero na ganahan nko maong nakahuna-huna ko ug review ani nga mga products from Human Nature. Nakapalit ko ani sa Gaisano metro sa may Colon, Cebu and barato ra jud sija as in. Disclaimer: Dili ni paid endorsement ha. This is just an honest to goodness review mga dong ug inday.

So mgsugod na ta...

Today, I will be reviewing 2 products from the human nature skin care line. Human Nature is the first range of affordable and genuinely natural products in the Philippines.

Some interesting facts about Human Nature Products:

It's Cruelty Free

Human Nature was the first cosmetics and personal care company in the Philippines to be awarded the distinction

of being truly cruelty-free by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

It's 100% Organic

Human Nature is the first and only Philippine home and personal care brand that is a member of the Natural Products Association (NPA).

Now let's get into detail:

1. Hydrating Face Toner in Moringa

The first product that I'm reviewing is this Hydrating Face Toner from Human Nature in Moringa.

-This toner is by far the best toner that I've ever used. Why? Because of one single reason-it does not sting at all. Most toners in the market causes a sting which is caused by harsh ingredients. Did you know that these ingredients speed up the aging process?

-What I also like about this product is it's moisturizing and refreshing. The plant collagen and moringa seed extract hydrates the skin so it's a very good preparation for a better absorption of your moisturizer.

As with its consistency, it's kinda viscuous and thick but not really oily. When you apply it with a cotton pad, it glides on smoothly. Well, unlike other face toners, it doesn't really remove dirt that much so don't expect to see your used cotton pads dirty and all. I know that satisfying feeling when we see our cotton pads soiled from the stubborn dirt on our face. The smell is not strong and it's actually very calming. As for the benefits it claims, I think I'll be doing a separate post on that since I haven't used half of the product on this bottle yet. For the price of Php99, you'll get 100ml of product.

2. Night Moisturizer in Jojoba and Plant collagen

The second and last product that I'll be reviewing is this Human Nature Night Moisturizer in jojoba and plant collagen. It says here that its infused with pure jojoba seed oil and plant collagen that seals in moisture. Just like the previous product, it claims to be free from paraben, synthetic fragrances, mineral oil, silicone and other toxic substances. I noticed that when I started using this product, skin around my eyebrows which started to become more moisturized and hydrated compared to the past wherein I literally scrape of white, flaky skin similar to dandruff. This product has really lived up to my expectations. The only thing I didn't like is it's scent. Don't get me wrong, it all natural so the scent is not strong at all. For the price of Php174.75, youll get 50mL of moisture goodness.

That's it for my review. Salamat sa pag-basa.

Love,

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April 10, 2017

Dear Diary,

Social media nowadays are basically part of our lives if not it becomes our life. For millenials like me we communicate with our friends and loved ones through the internet and of course social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

We keep ourselves updated with the latest news and trend neither from television nor radio but mainly from our social media accounts. That's why we try to carefully select people / groups to follow because we're going to constantly expose ourselves with the kind of information they post. We're more likely to browse and visit their feeds. We are influenced by whomever we follow/subscribe to online. Likewise, our followers also get to see a part of who we are through our posts. We too can influence, affect and inspire others through our posts.

For instance, on Instagram, one of the most popular photo sharing and social network platform nowadays people-from celebrity to ordinary people use it to post photos of themselves and recent happenings.

As an Instagram user, I've compiled some useful TIPS and TRICKS to make your Instagram Feed better. Well, mine needs more work before it becomes #feedgoals but hopefully, I'll soon get there. I'll try to be consistent next time.

Anyways, here they are:

1. USE GOOD LIGHTING

-I'm not rich so I don't have those expensive tools :p I believe that with a good weather and a little sunlight will make your photo so much better.

2. USE A 'VERY' GOOD CAMERA

-I'm not called 'POBRENG PROBINSYANA' for nothing. I always try to look for cheaper and better alternatives. However, if you want to achieve the Instagram #FeedGoals you better need to step up your game. Try to look for a good camera maybe a smartphone with large megapixels. You don't need to buy expensive DSLRs for that. There are tons of apps also to make your photos look good as well such as Snapseed, VSCO and the likes.

3. STICK TO A THEME

-This will make your feeds more 'put-together' and organized. For instance, I used a black and white theme for my feed. You can have pastel, bright, maroon or any type of color combination for your #FeedGoals.

4. NATURE LOOKS GOOD ON YOUR FEED

-Once in a while, post photos of NATURE-the beach, a sunset/sunrise, trees, parks. It doesn't necessarily mean it needs to be the latest trip you had. Make sure you tuck in some natural/scenic photos on your gallery. They come in handy when your feed needs 'life'. It will refresh your page and somehow revives it.

5. Flat Lays are the Bomb

-Honestly, I don't have the innate talent for flat-lays, I think you need to develop this by browsing through your favorite fashion blogger's feed or of course through apps like Pinterest. Never limit yourself and always be creative. Flat-lays, makes your feed look very posh and sophisticated.

If you're up for some serious Instagram #FeedGoals the New OPPO F1s provides you with everything that you'll ever need to achieve that.

Why? Aside from OPPO F1s' features I've included above, OPPO F1s prides itself as one of the cheap smartphone with unbelievable features. Get it at Lazada. Click here.

Millenials, let's all be responsible with what we post online. Let's continue to inspire and influence others with encouraging and uplifting posts.

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Hey guys, the Pobreng Probinsyana is back and I'm going to review another seafood restaurant near my hometown. As usual, this blog will include the menu and pricelist so keep on reading :)

Matalom Leyte, a small town situated 17.75 kilometers away from Maasin city. Blessed with abundant harvest from the sea, seafood restaurants are strategically located at the seaside. Well huts are even built/put up on the sea so you're literally on top of the water.

Seafood lovers flock to these restaurants not just for the sumptuous meals but for the unique ambiance.

Kan-anan sa Superball, one of Matalom, Leyte's popular seafood and barbecue restaurant is a family-owned business offering fresh seafood and mouthwatering barbecue.

(If you're not from Matalom/Maasin City you can always opt to stay at any of these recommended hotels in Southern Leyte : GV Hotel Maasin , Dona Marta Boutique Hotel)

You can also use this and get exclusive discounts from the Pobreng Probinsyana:)

My family and I decided to have a 'sea'-food trip for dinner. Here's some pictures of Kan-anan sa Superball at night:

Here's the menu or the price list guys and gals :

We ordered SEAFOOD BOODLE for Php 1350.00. It has all kinds of seafood: prawns, tempura, calamares, grilled fish, seashell, grilled squid, vinegared fish, and of course buttered scallops. It's good for 5-6 persons depending on your appetite ;p It also has a pitcher of iced tea as well.

We also ordered Chopseuy for Php 150.00.

The aftermath.lol.

We went home full and satisfied with what we've ordered. Although it's a bit pricey and quite far from my hometown, you won't regret dining here because of its relaxing ambiance. I definitely recommend this place to all seafood lovers out there.

KAN-ANAN SA SUPERBALL, MATALOM LEYTE

Telephone no.: +63 915 950 8340

Location: Barangay Sta. Fe, Matalom, Leyte Province

Facebook Page: Kan-anan sa Superball

Here's my honest opinion:

Probinsyana's Rating:

Pobre factor/Affordability: 3/5
Accessibility: 4/5 ✅
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 5/5 ✅
Palatability: 3/5

The Pobreng-Probinsyana's Rating:

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