*UPDATED* ON FULL REPORT: AUP BUS colliding on a CHEMICAL TANK Accident

AUP-iCONS BUS HITS CHEMICAL TANK: CAUSES MAJOR TRAFFIC AT SLEX

by: Chester John C. Rebojo

Manila, Philippines - a group of 21 Nursing Students, namely batch iCONS, together with their clinical area supervisors, was caught in an accident at around 6:10 AM (Manila Standard Time) at Southern Luzon Express Way on April 30, 2010.

The 10-wheeler truck was doing a sudden U-turn when, the speeding school bus of Adventist University of the Philippines collided onto it; leaving the Chemical tank on Lateral Position, and the Beloved AUP Bus with Plate Number RAS 766 on total front-part wreck.

Several Batchmates tha

t were involv

ed in the accident reported that, most of the passengers were hurt, and had minor injuries. Ms. Lee Ye Eun (Grace) fainted, and had deep cuts; Ms. Verina Willis had her lip injured; Ms. Lulit Gedamu has chin injury; Ms. Riset Toyogon jumped out of the window, and had injured the anterior aspect of her left leg with shattered window glasses (seen at the video below), and Mrs. Natividad Estapon, Clinical Instructor, had head contusion after the blow.

Most of the passengers had minor strains and contusions on different parts of their bod

y

"Grabe talaga, nakita ko ung pag crash nung bus dun sa chemical tanker. Halos lahat kasi tulog, unti lang kaming gising, wish ko nga sana nakatulog nalang ako para hindi ko nakita. Lahat talaga after nung makalabas umiiyak, sinigaw na nga ni sir shall (one of the clinical instructors with them) "Sige go! Iiyak nyo lang yan ilabas nyo!", na realize ko na therapeutic nga talaga ung pag iyak" ("Almost all of my batchmates were asleep except some of us when the bus crashed on that chemical tank, how i wished i was also asleep so i haven't seen the exact impact!") says Ms. Jade Tayamora

, one of the victims of the incident.

When asked about the rationale behind the move of jumping out of the window, Ms. Riset Toyogon, also a victim, replied. "After Magbangaan, nagising lahat, kasi ung mga kasma namin lumipad na, si Wayne Flores (another batchmat

e) nga mga 3 seat ung n

ilipad nya mula dun original seat nya, so natahimik lahat, then may sumigaw mga na

sa labas na mga naka blue na construction worker, sabi lumabas na daw kami kasi baka sumabog ung chemical tank, oh di syempre panic kami, tu

malon nalang ako dun sa bintana malapit sakin." ("After the crash, all was awaken from their naps, cause most of us were sprung out of our respective seats; even Mr. Wayne Flores was tossed 3 seats away from his seat. After which the construction workers in blue alarmed us to jump out of the bus cause the tank we collided into might explode, so i jumped out of the window, thus the injury")

"Actually umuusok pa nga ung bus, kaya lalo kaming nag panic, nakita ko nalang si Cham Gallermo (another batchmate) nakahilata na dun sa may bandang harapan, tapos yun durog na ung bintana" ("Actually, smoke was accumulating inside the bus, which made us panic more, then i saw Ms. Cham Gallermo, lying at the front part of the bus, then the windows were crushed") Ms. Tayamora added. "Halos lahat nung mga nag-ka contusions sa mga nakasakay, dahil dun sa mga naka recline na seats sa hara

p nila, dun sila nabunggo, buti nalang si Mon Tagle (another batchmate), hindi ni recline ung upuan nya sa harap ko, kung hindi isa na din ako sa m

ga either pumutok ung labi or baba" ("The reclined seats in front of each student caused some of the students contusions on their brow and face) she added.

The passengers were divided into two groups: one group was brought at Ospital ng Muntinlupa, and the others were brought at the AUP Clinic. They were all screened for major and minor injuries at each respective areas emergency room, and all had their chest x-ray's.

"We were really in shock during that moment, i had like 30 seconds to take a bath, then rushed to OSMUN (Ospital ng Muntinlupa) and arrived there in just 15 minutes," Dean Susy Jael tells us. "We were just so glad that no one was badly injured," Ms. Tayamora adds.

As of now, the victims are now all safe and no fatalities were reported.

The full video interview with Ms. Riset Toyogon, will be posted in a while, so stay tuned.

iCONS 6th Week Duty Schedule (May 2-7, 2010)

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We help our own

I get waken up at 0630hrs. I'm hearing that there is an accident with the MAMC Bus. I'm awake! Getting details here and there. a lot of my buddies are on that bus. Ever notice that when one of our own get into an accident, doesn't matter who they are, where they're from, or if we like them or not.. all that gets pushed aside and we want to help. Ex: Fire fighters, cops, military personal- when anyone gets a "man down" = everyone in their outfit and nearby outfits drop and come out to help. For us nurses... when our own gets a "man down", we drop anything and do anything to help. Thank God there were no fatalities on that bus...

details are still coming in. please post them here for any questions...

Patient Confidentiality: still being practiced today? Yeah right.

So a famous person from who knows where was admitted at the agency were we had duty for week 5 of N303.

It was a day full of commotion. the agency was all on red alert, like there was a bomb threat or something.

media was one standby outside the agency, everyone was anxious to go at the main entrance and preferred to leave

the place via ER backdoor.

After the "buzz", the confidentiality of the patient was put on the deck..

everyone was talking about what happened, like it wasn't "JUST" another patient. General cleaning today brought some staff from other departments talking to the staff in our area. What were they talking about? personal stuff about the patient, (most of which i cannot mention here). They were even viewing the CT-Scan of the patient; like it was a movie or something.. They even had to broadcast to their co-workers the patient's T.O.D. and stuff...

So the question goes: "Does our contemporary health providers REALLY practice patient confidentiality?"; "Would they talk about other low-profile patients too?"; or, "are they even aware of what they're doing?""

I clearly recall a lesson from our health ethics class, "Information cannot be and should not be revealed unless the person your releasing the info to is DIRECTLY related with the care."

so was everybody related to the care? that i cannot answer. still the questionable etiquete lives on. we'll i cannot blame the staff their, since it is really human's nature to "talk about what's up."

what are your thoughts about this one? relay them below.

Iron Man 2

Iron man 2 is going to be legend- wait for it... dary! legendary! i see a lot of posts via FB that you all are getting groups together and going to see it. If i may make a suggestion: don't settle for Sm Santa Rosa or Robinsons to see this awesome movie, go big! I'm not talking about Festi either (no offense). I'm talking MOA, Trinoma, Glorieta, and wait for it- Green Belt. Sure, the ticket price might be a little bit pricey. For example: If you can score a movie ticket at Sm STa Rosa for p120 for the balcony seats, your going to pay like p160 at the other major malls. And since you eager go lucky individuals want to see it opening day/night/ weekend- plan on spending p170- 180/head. Not to mention you going to pay for your popcorn, treats, snacks, and if your hoping to score a date with a significant other, then you'll be spending double. and least we say fare?!! To be safe, bring p650 for a round trip, movie, and snacks at the theater. heres the breakdown:

MOA: fare roundtrip (with a school ID for JAM bus) p147
Trinoma: " " P175
Greenbelt/Glorieta " P163

movie and popcorn/drinks: have p300 standing by

dinner? go easy and go to Mcdonalds aka "mini America" = p103 (2 cheeseburgers and fries)


Have fun at the movies!

Literary Jump: "The Proposal"

The Proposal

By: Melanie Joy Jacinto

There was a man who loved this lady very much. And like any other man would do, he started courting her. He tried everything and anything possible just to win her heart and prove his love for her. He gave her flowers almost every single day, he was ever patient even when waiting for almost 2 hours for her to finally get dressed, he called her once in a while to see if she’s fine, he became good friends with her friends and family, he prayed for her day and night, he was calm and percipient when she gets so angry, he was kind and understanding when she does something wrong, he was honest all the time, he was never rude nor conceited, a sensitive man he is. Respect and integrity is his principle. He is indeed a man to be admired by all women.

But this lady is utterly blind and stubborn. And despite of it all and everything he had done for her, to this completely diehard woman, it was still not enough. She just can’t be pleased, she was insatiable. She was proud, rude, conceited and disrespectful. Almost everyone hated her and finds her appalling. People would go to this man and ask him why he made such a terrible and disagreeable choice of woman to marry. People urged him to leave the disgraceful woman and find a more agreeable lady to pursue.

But he’s a determined man. His decision is resolute and unwavering. And His love for her is impregnable. So though everyone in town tried to urge him to leave her, he was not persuaded. Instead he would tell them,

“I still want her”

Though all of his ways of showing his love for her failed, there is however one bold act left for him to do in which he hopes that this final time, he will be able to convince and prove to her how much he truly loves her.

Early morning, he took out a very astonishing ring. It was made of fine solid silver crowned with 24-carat sparkling diamond. This ring is not like any of the ordinary diamond rings. This one is different from the other kinds due to its exceptional color, cut, uniqueness and clarity. Moreover, this ring is a family asset which was passed down by his own father to him. It is very valuable to him because it is in fact the engagement ring of his mother. He took it out and marveled by its dazzling beauty.

He never wanted to let this go for he treasured this so greatly but he knows that time will come that he will have to give this up for a woman he came to love.

That very night he met the lady. The woman was surprised when he went down on his knees and showed her the astonishing ring. Then the man said, “Can you see now my great love for you. Will you marry me?” then it was the woman’s turn to reply, it is either yes accept the ring and marry him or no refuse the ring and not marry him. And there was a great pause…

There is a living God Who loves us very much. And like the man, He’s also been trying all possible ways just to show and prove how much He loves us. He proved it before the beginning of time and will continue to prove it even after the end of time.

For love is His true essence and His core being

He tried courting us by setting us free from the bondage of slavery from Eqyptians, He even wrote the commandments by His own hand for us, He protected us from the wilderness, He provided us manna from heaven when there was no food to eat and when there was no water to drink he provided us water from the smitten rock. Every enemy we encounter ours was the victory, He lived with us through the sanctuary without us being consumed by His great glory, He made us witness miracles: fire coming from heaven, division of the red sea, when no one was there for you He was there for you.

He always has your back.

He was calm and percipient when we get so stubborn, He was kind and understanding when we would always do something wrong, He was faithful at all times, He was never rude nor conceited, He was just and merciful.And Love is His principle. He is indeed a God to be admired and glorified by all angels, men and all creatures.

But we are utterly blind and stubborn. And despite of it all and everything He had done for us, to this completely diehard human race, it was still not enough. We just can’t be pleased, we are insatiable. We are proud, rude, loathsome and disrespectful. We even hate each other and find each other appalling.
Satan would go to God and ask Him why He made such a terrible and disagreeable choice of people to save. Satan urged Him to leave His disgraceful people by accusing them of every sin they committed against His will.

But He is a determined God. His decision is resolute and unwavering. And His love for us is impregnable. So though Satan tried to urge Him to leave us, He was not persuaded. Instead He would tell Satan, “I still want them.”

...God still wants you.

Though we refused all of His ways of showing His love for us, there is however one bold act left for Him to do in which He hopes that this final time, He will be able to convince and prove to her how much He truly loves her.

Like the man, God also took out a very astonishing ring. the Prince of of Peace, the Anointed One, the Bread of Life, the Man of Sorrows, the Way, the Truth and Life. In Him all life succeeds and exists. He is the Well-spring of all life. Crowned with all glory and honor and the centerpiece of all universe. Nothing can supersede Him.

God marveled by His dazzling holiness.

A ring, it is round and has no ends. It is unending. An engagement ring, it symbolizes unending love…everlasting love. Who is this ring? Who is this God's engagement ring for us? Truly no other than Christ.

Jesus is God’s engagement ring. He is the perfect reflection of God’s everlasting love for us.

He never wanted to let His Son go for He treasured Him and loved Him so greatly but He knows that time will come that He will have to give Jesus up for the sake of us whom He love.

That one bold final act for Him to do was when Jesus was nailed on the cross. He poured all the treasures of Heaven in One Gift- Jesus Christ. God was actually down on His holy knees when Christ was hanging on the cross and sweating with blood with such irrepressible agony. The Almighty was down on His knees before us and showing to us His beloved ring- Jesus. And tells us,

“Can you see now my great love for you. Now will you please marry me?”

Then it is our turn to reply. It’s either we accept the ring and be the bride. Meaning we accept Jesus, be God’s bride and marry Him someday when He comes back. Or, we don’t accept the ring meaning to reject Jesus and not be with God ever in heaven.

And there was a great pause…the bride is thinking of an answer

Will you accept the ring or not?

Will you marry Him and be God's bride?

It is yours to decide.

This is God’s proposal to you.

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And He will continue to do more amazing things for He is amazing! :)

Tubes...

It was day one for us at Mary Mediatrix Medical Center. as most of us know, we always have our so called "orientation" before going on real duty. Me and the crew were assigned on Intensive Care Unit - by the name itself, calls for "Toxic Duty."

Bummed Bag checking.. DONE

Logging In... DONE

then we took off to the "Agency."

After an hour of "blah blahs" and "nah nahs" the group separated into their respective area assignments.

anxious as we are, we marched on the the locker rooms, got dressed into our white scrubsuits,

and went to ICU..

The area was filled with deafening silence.. like when you enter a room with sound proof walls.

Everything was so quite, like any sudden obnoxious noise you'll make could cause a patient's death or something.

There we were oriented into some basic routines within the area; the machineries, the meds, and all..

During orientation, i couldn't help myself but to feel anxious. Looking around the ward, it was full of patient with

different types of tubes lodged into them.. ET Tubes, Suction Tubes, IJ, 4-5 IVF's with infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring, Bp Cuff, Catheters, Mechanical Ventilators, O2 et.al.. its like seeing an electric post with different wires, only this time - a real live person.

Seeing the scenario was too MUCH for my bare benign eyes (for the past 2 weeks, my duties have been so benign!).

Then the worst came, a patient in cubicle #3 "Arrested", so everyone in the area grumbled their assess towards the cubicle to revive the patient. Twas weird tough, cause they had to revive the patient SILENTLY, unlike in MAMC or MCMC wherein everyone shouts for some assistance.

While the CI was explaining stuff, i wasn't even listening... i was focusing on the CPR Drama inside the cubicle.. 30 minutes passed, the doctor stopped the maneuver.. then everything was back to normal again.. leaving the dead patient inside the cubicle..

Orientation day was TOXIC enough... how about tommorow's first ever duty?

Well, that's for me to find out.. imma see how those Tubes efficiently work to save lives...

"emerica sucks!"

So im at duty and theres this pt that has a shirt that says "emerica sucks!". i was pissed. now, i know im in the PHilippines and I will do my best to learn better the Filipino culture and their way of living. But you don't see me wearing a shirt that says Philippines is corrupted or whatever. right? I hate how people hate AMERICA. but again, that's your opinion and yes, AMERICA isn't the perfect place and she has her faults. BUt even though, just like you are proud to be Filipino. I'm damn proud to be AMERICAN. but seriously, sporting a shirt that says "ermerica sucks!" come on...

Suicide

Was blocked at the ER this past week when a suicide patient came in. Strangulation and deep rope burns/cuts on the neck. We did all we could with CPR and live saving practices to bring the patient back. However- it was to late. As I was doing CPR, we observed the family rushing in angry, weeping, and hysterical. There are many reasons why one would "off' him/herself. There are also many reasons why one shouldn't take their own life. However where is the line for suicide? is it selfish? Is it a greater good to save a life and lose your own?

As the MD called T.O.D. and the family was crying and hysterical, it made me wonder- is suicide really worth it?

Announcements and Updates (April-May, 2010)

SUMMER DUTY CLEARANCE

1. Summer Duty Clearance will be released on APRIL 30, 2010 at Level 3 office and at the Dean's Office. So please make sure to drop by and get one on friday

2. You can start your clearances GRADUALLY as early as next week.

3. OFFICIAL CLEARANCE WEEK IS ON MAY 11-14, 2010 ONLY. The CIs would be leaving by May 16, so have them accomplished accordingly.

The clearance would have:

--- 6 SLOTS for your past Summery Duty Clinical Instructors,

(TIP: You can bring them during your duty, so that during every end of the duty week, you can have them sign on it.)

--- SLOTS for OR and DR Scrub Checking (Accomplish them as early as POSSIBLE)

(NOTE: Official Announcements regarding the FINAL FORMAT of the scrub forms would be announced by Dean Jael by June. Meanwhile, to be safe, have ALL YOUR DATAS COMPLETE, and for NEWLY ACCUMULATED SCRUBS (Starting This Week) leave the slot for CIs who supervised BLANK, not unless you had Ma'am Estapon and Ma'am Tejada as your CI's. Why? Ma'am Jael confirms as of April 22, 2010, that PRC might only accredit signatures from Follow-up CI's who have Masters Degree. Still has to confirm with Ma'am Tejada though for the OR, but that's what Ma'am Jael told me when i went to her office this afternoon. Ask our CIs to be sure.)

N303 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS

1. Moved from MAY 9, 2010, to MAY 11, 2010

2. FINAL PERMIT will be checked during the examination day.

3. POINTERS: Medical-Surgical Nursing and Maternal-Child Nursing Topics.

4. Exam Time: AM (TBA on the specific time)

5. To those who cannot take the exam on MAY 11, 2010, must see Ma'am Angel Bingcang ASAP for adjustments.

MEDICAL MISSION SCHEDULES (OPERATING ROOM MINOR SCRUBS ONLY)

--- APRIL 25, 2010

If you want to have your minor scrubs finished, sign-up at the Deans Office TOMMORROW (April 23, 2010) for you to be able to participate in the Medical Mission.

Where: Pasay Tagalog Church (Just in the Vicinity where Pasay City Academy is Located)

What: Bring Food, Water, Money, Gloves, Mask, Skills Booklet, Scrub Forms.

Uniform: WHITE SCRUB SUIT (White Top, Blue Pants, and Rubber Shoes)

Time: Make Yourselves Available by 6AM

--- MAY 23, 2020

Where: GMA Medical Mission

(Specific Details TBA later on)

References:

1. MEDICAL MISSION Schedules = Ma'am Jeniffer Catolico, RN

2. N303 COMPRE EXAM Schedule and SUMMER CLEARANCE= Ma'am Angel Grace F. Bingcang, RN, MSN

3. SCRUB FORM UPDATES = Dean Susy A. Jael, RN, MSN

------ All Informations Retrieved on April, 22, 2010.

iCONS 5th Week Duty Schedule (April 25-30, 2010)

Also Posted on Facebook iCONS Group (see the link on the affiliations box)

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- Chester

there is an "I" in "team" follow up

What comes around goes around! You believe in that saying yes? Or in short "Karma". So yesterday's blog was talking about not team players and how they'll get burned yes? Well today was Med reporting. One of the members that didn't help out with the dividing of meds (the person just didn't want to help out for ______ reason), was assigned to go FIRST for the med reporting! WHAT NOw! You don't help out a team, you get burned by the team.

Today's blog:

Shut the F! Up in the morning! Seriously. Overly-hyper students who are squealing with phenomenal happiness or making jokes and are obnoxiously loud at 5AM!!!!!! - should be assigned post mortem care for the rest of the summer. Seriously. Shut up!!

OR Scrubs Reminder; scrub it, scrub it, scrub it!

A Message Ma'am Janice Rebot last night thru the Advisory Net:

"Reminding ALL ICONS to please accomplish your Operating Room Scrub Form/s

before the summer duty ends. NO SCRUB FORMS = NO CLEARANCE. Thank You!"

So we better suit up and do these scrub forms during our free time. At least were less toxic this summer duty, right?

Just a Few Reminders:

1. There should be four (4) Scrub Forms to be presented during the clearance signing; the first three, the patient's name should only BE IN INTIALS (ex. Kevynne R. Mergal = K.R.M.); then the fourth one should have the patients COMPLETE name (Ex. Kevynne Rosales Mergal)

2. The Agency should be in ALL CAPS (Ex. GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TRECE MARTIRES CITY, CAVITE)

3. On the space provided for the students name, it should also be in ALL CAPS with COMPLETE name (Ex. JENNIFER ALCARAZ CATOLICO)

4. Secure ALL data's needed IN THE SKILLS BOOKLET (FOR OR SCRUBS; the Final Dx, etc). Just to Make Sure.

5. Keep them TIDY TIDY TIDY!

We still got 2 weeks before summer duty ends, prompt those on duty to the following areas where we lack data for the scrubs.

Do it early, Do it NOW! :D

Glee Releases Madonna Cover Album; keeps fans longing for Episode 15!

Glee: the Musical, a comedy-musical show airing on FOX, releases 3rd album compilation on April 20, 2010 via itunes, and will have its world wide release on April 26, 2010.


iTunes Notes qoutes:

"The Glee cast has turned to Madonna for songs that express the fire and desire of the high school heart. The bulf of her hits - "Vogue," "Burning Up," and "Borderline/Open Your Heart" - might come from decades past, but her themes of glamour and taboo are timeless. On "Like a Virgin," Lea Michelle duets with bad boy Jonathan Groff, and her powerful soprano soars heights that Madonna's originals merely suggest. And "4 Minutes" is a rambunctious marching-band workout with Chris Colfer (as Kurt) and Amber Riley (as Mercedes) that could blow up on the radio right now. These Material Girl classics fir Glee's theatrical mood like a lacy, fingerless glove"

So far, their cover of "Like a Prayer" and "4 Minutes (to save the world)" strikes my LSS spot. Still have to listen to the other songs though. Imma post my review on the album later. Meanwhile, i provided a Link below for you guys to enjoy the album. Cheers!


- Dad550d

Tracklisting:

1. Express Yourself (Feat. Jonathan Groff)
2. Borderline/Open your heart
3. Vogue
4. Like a Virgin (Feat. Jonathan Groff)
5. 4 Minutes
6. What it feels like for a girl
7. Like a Prayer (Feat. Jonathan Groff)
8. Burning Up (Feat. Jonathan Groff)

DL Link:

[http://rapidshare.com/files/377884698/Glee_-_The_Power_Of_Madonna_2010.rar]

there is an "I" in "team"

I strongly hate it and detest those that do not know how to work with a Team. They go to duty, pretend to be friendly, but when you need help or divide a project, they be declining and just wanting to do things themselves. HELLO ICONS! Nursing is a "team" job if you haven't noticed. Those who kiss ass to the CI, or who tries to make themselves look good in front of a CI, or those who does not partake in group activities (dividing requirements), I seriously wonder how you will survive nursing?! Sure you may have the grades to back it up but know this: In the real world- the world outside of AUP and its prison walls- there is a world that if you try so hard to kiss ass to the boss, you will get burned bad by your co-workers! Hell, I'ma burn you myself if we ever work together and you're a selfish prick!

AI looses another POTENTIAL

So yeah, maybe some of you haven't seen this lady EVER, not an avid fan of AI, or just banished to the 80s. 


Didi Benami, voted off on first round of top 12 elimination. Such Potential lost. Anyway, you guys check out her performance below. 


Jizz Out!


- Dad550-D

Italy Suffers Nursing Shortage

I was checking around for NURSING NEWS and I found this interesting story off of NursingReview.org. This may apply to those of you who are looking for an oversea job that is not in North America.

MANILA, Philippines—Italy suffers from a shortage of nurses and may soon start getting foreign nurses, including Filipinos, former Philippine Ambassador to Italy Philippe Lhuillier said.

In a roundtable discussion with reporters Wednesday, the country’s ambassador to Italy from 1999 to January 2010, said: “They really need nurses. There are hospitals, at least five of them near our embassy, that have closed shop because of the shortage in nurses.”

“Italians love Filipinos because they are clean, and they work well,” he added.

Lhuillier said Italy has eased its policy on hiring foreign workers. Previously, it required foreign nurses to attend 4,500 hours in Italian colleges and be fluent in speaking the native language.

So the ICONS are

I'm sitting in orientation at MMMC today. A CI asks the ICON batch what is our motto. Good question?! What is our moto? I'm sure it was read during our promotion to the clinical division. I don't know what it is. Do you? THe CI went on to ask what is our philosophy. Ok, if we don't know what our Motto is, how much more will we know what our philosophy is. Here's the knee slapper- She asked, "What does ICONS stand for?" It started like, Individuals Commissioned murrmurrr murrmurrr murrmrrr. The one next to me was like, "I thought it stood for International College of Nursing." "hahahha." ANother ICON called me out and was like: "Lee! I thought were really International College of Nursing!" "hahahahha". I was laughing how we as ICONS and going into our senior year, we don't know what our batch name really means. So who can post what ICONS means or are we switching to the name, INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF NURSING (ICONS)????

- KEEPingITREAL

ICONS UNITED!

THe crowd says what UP?! Let's be honest. I'm not the most popular guy in our batch. In fact, I'm popular for being not popular and my popularity is controversial even at that. Statistically speaking, the majority of ICONS will NOT care to read what is being written. But for some mere spark of curiosity that might attract your attention to what I "blog" be warned! I say it how it is. I don't sip- sip, kiss ass, or whimper in the corner. If I offend you in anyways, please take a number and follow the crowd that reaches past the corner and continues on. Is it my intention to offend you? NO! But if I do offend you, here is the sorry and disclaimer in advance. I'm not being mayabang, I'm being confident. So Stay tuned...

- KEEPingITREAL

The IRONY of SERVICE

Reflections 101:

Everyday is a day of service; its included in our daily routine, whether we like it or not.

Whether you notice it or not, every move you make signifies an important component of the term "Service."

Catabolizing the significance of the word, produces such 'by the book' meaning:

1. The action of helping or doing work for someone

2. an act of assistance

The simple smile you stretch out, though your day is bad as it is? thats service

The subtle tap you make to alarm that one person who almost got hit by a bus? legit service

The lazy hand you used to reach out and return another passengers change at a jeepney? indirect service

But most often, people view "service" on another perspective; some would even tag you as "sipsip", "palakas", the list goes on.

Margaret Chase Smith once said,

"My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought."

Though how unfair people become at times, may we not forget the true value of service, that is "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." Keep this in mind people, do what you think benefits most, and you'll find yourself finding your life's sole purpose.

After all, thats what we are trained for, right?

Individuals Commissioned and Opportuned to be Nurses for Service

- BigCatBlogger

Literary Jump: Through My Tears

Accessed this through Ma'am Joyosthie Orbe's Facebook Page. Just wanna share it with you guys.

Original Text:

Through My Tears

by: Ma'am Joyosthie Orbe

I have always loved teaching. It is not only teaching about theories and standards from books but teaching my students to strive to be better than me...for them to seek to make life always --- well lived.

The ICONS batch was one I had fun and memories with. I have discovered students who become my good friends, Donna, Lex, Ady, Stas, Ches, Lee, Steph, Bogs, Van, Gel, Ken, Nina,....here's to name a few. They are amongst the people I admire because of their respect for our student-teacher-student relationship.
They are those who are unafraid to give gifts just because they love too without expecting a return and not minding the fact that they can get misunderstood.
They are those who can just give me a hug, that makes me feel loved and missed as a teacher and friend.
They are those who are daring enough to ask questions on love, life and things; willing to listening despite their hearts dictate the opposite. :)
They can greet you anytime and anywhere without creating fear of disrespect or over familiarity.
They are those who can be sensitive enough to note when am sad or happy and just become a part of my joys and low moments without feeling like an intruder in the recesses of my thoughts and affect.
They are young but they have mature minds to connect with my deepness and sometimes borderline insanity of moods and moments.
They are those whom I treasure simple memories with that in reminiscence, I could smile, brush a tear or two and whisper thank you for being a part of my existence in AUP.
Through my tears, I wish them well as they hoist up their sails through the gales of life's journey. Wishing them God's blessings because unaware they have blessed mine.
Through my tears...I look forward to a time, that though they forget, I will but hear of them and the good works they have done. I will laud them in my silence and wish them never to turn their hearts away from God.
Through my tears, I remain to be what I am as they know me until new memories be made in time I know not when.

Day 1.2: 4th Week of Duty - SEMI BALD?

So there has been an ongoing issue of our batchmates who have semi-calbo/bald haircuts.

Curious about the issue, and being concerned with our batchmates, i texted Ma'am Angel.

Texted Ma'am Angel at around 8:30PM (April 18, 2010)

Original Message:

Me: "Ma'am Angel good eve po! Just a query, is the NO DUTY for students with SEMI-CALBO hairs still applicable? or is it now under negotiation?"

Ma'am Angel: "Yes, They cannot have their duty for the whole week unless they wear a Wig"

So there you go my brethren, just so you know. I just hope our batchmates could make a way out of this. Feel free to put your insights below.

Anyway, Duty Schedule for this week has already been posted at our Facebook homepage (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=87343994526). Just go check it out there. Meanwhile, imma post the next duty schedule at Facebook and also here in our blogspace.

Peace out! Godbless this week!

Day 1: The Pre-Existence

Finally, a blogspot for AUP College of Nursing's Batch iCONS 2011..

Breathing steadily, this blog would hopefully flourish and serve its purpose to reach out people IN and OUT of the batch.

May this blog serve its sole purpose... bringing each and every iCON closer to each other.. and to the Maker and Redeemer.

This page would be updated weekly with Duty Schedules and other activities. So please visit this site at least once a week.

- Another Project to Spread News FAST (Besides our Facebook Group Page, SMS Network, and Google Group)

Blogging starts NOW!