Wouldn't it be NICE to make few extra $$$ on the side as a NURSE?

I remember when I was in college we were advised to try entrepreneurship as to generate extra income. But I thought it's not as easy it may seem since starting off a business you must need a have a capital. So I tried to look for something to put up with out needing much $$$. While browsing on the net I end up on the site of Carl Ocab. A 14 year old pinoy kidd blogger who's making atleast $2000 per month on internet marketing and advertising. He's such an amazing kid. I know huh, sounds to good to be true right.. While searching for more info about it on the net is worth a while though. It opened me up to many opportunities in the net. Like when I first recieved my pay check from google or as I had my first sale in eBay.

One of the fastest way to make money now a days would definitely be online marketing and advertising. I said to myself why not try it. At first I tried eBay, I researched about making websites and how to monetize from it. If a kid can do it so can I, It's what I told my self. There's a lot of work to do in monetizing a website. Plus the fact that HTML is a pain in the ass. But everything is just FREE that's the good thing about it and partnership with popular companies which you may sell their products and getting as much as 50% revenue is just great and easy to apply for (amazon, clickbank, google adsense etc,.) All it takes is your ability to grasp the wonders of the world wide web. :)

Today I want to focus on eBay. I am talking about selling something on the internet and not only in your local area but worldwide. Your target market is of course international because this where the money is at. And this can be done through eBay. The number #1 online store worldwide where millions of people are surf shopping everyday. There's a slight technicality on getting started on eBay but of course everything would be as easy as ABC once you get used to it. It's basically a combination of advertising your product while marketing it as well. Don't you know that a lot of people are making a living with eBay? As an eBayer for about 1 year now not to mention I made fair enough in my part just for a couple of beauty products. While my beautiful Aunt, who introduced me to eBay is making about $1,000 - $1,500 a month. And FYI this is just her hobby on the side aswell.

Check out my eBay sites >>>>> Best Bicycle and 20hotstuff08

Straight from the Horse's Mouth:

1. Assuming you haven't yet signed up, go to eBay's Main Page and then click on register at the very top of the page to create an eBay account.
   
2. Assemble the information you will need to place the listing. Usually this includes measuring the item, weighing the item so you can estimate shipping costs, and having your photos ready.
   
3. Once you're ready to list your product, you'll want to log in and go to Sell either in My eBay or on the Main Page at the top.
   
4. After picking a category you'll then be asked to enter the title and description. Be VERY detailed about your product, and include a picture.
   
5. Continue to go through the options, and be sure to look everything over very carefully. There's a lot to look through and you'll want to make sure everything is correct.
   
6. Be sure that when you're done with everything at the end (you're at the overview page) to double check and press submit. If you don't press submit it won't be entered. You'll then get an e-mail confirming that your product was placed on eBay.
   
7. Your product may now be viewed by potentially hundreds or even thousands of people. Make sure you apply for PAYPAL to have your money transfered to your bank account once you product has been sold to the highest bidder.
   
8. Now you pack your item into a box or envelope depends on what item it is. Wrap it with bubble wrap if it's needed then go to the post office and have it mailed.
   
9. Once the item has been shipped, and they have left feedback for you then you should leave feedback for that person.
   

*For questions, feel free to ask and contact me.

My Phylosophical Ways in Handling Failures

First I would like to congratulate all those new RN's that passed the Nurse Liscensure Exam here in the Philippines. I wish you all the best and may you all have a wonderful career. Let me acknowledge few of the people I know who made it. To my office mates, Nina Egualada, KB Malabed, Tara Ocampo, Paul Baes, and Eva Laiusin. To allnurses.com chat friends, Alex, Mirna, Lyla, Mike and to all my subscribers who made it as well. Again, congratulations everyone!

Today, I would like to talk about some of the things I learned in handling stress specially when somethings just didn't go your way. Life would always present us with evil. Everywhere you go, no matter where you hide. It's just gonna be there and there is no exception whether you are rich or not. And remember, it's not yet the end of the world.

“Failure is another step forward. Failure is paying your dues.
If you fail then you needed to fail.”

-Vijay Eswaran

Stress is inevitable. Life is filled with stress such as failures. I must say, try to be more philosophical. Philosophical, in the sense that you must find ways that will keep you happy, smiling, calm and relax.

Mentally, I believe that you have to be more positive. Hope for the best as much as you can. When something you might think is wrong or not just working then let it be. Don't worry about it. Sooner or later you'll pretty much get what you deserve. Or sometimes you may just use erasure techniques. Erase those unwanted thoughts instantly and keep the good ones of course. Remember that you are far better and lucky when you look at those who are living in the slums, beggars, blind people, those abandoned kids in the streets. Count your blessings!

Physically, try to do exercises whenever you have a chance to do it. More often when you feel good physically your mind reacts to it which would certainly make you feel great.

>>Learn the 8 steps on how to avoid stress before it kills you!

What is Positive Reinforcement?

Today I’d like to talk about positive reinforcement. Basically, I believe it does work with different aspects of our lives. For instance; after a long day at work, you myt want to be positive not only to your self but aswell as with your kids. However, sometimes they just get into your nerves. J But when we impart this technique to our kids, the result would just be beneficial not only to you as a parent but specially to the kid’s behaviour. It would immensely develop in ways with how you want your kid to be.

In government, what would an oppossing minority group do to pull down an incumbent leader? They would seek for any wrong doings and focus only on it. Incontrary, the allies would praise the incumbent to uplift him.

Based on my experience with positive reinforcement upon myself, if I would focus on how things myt not work out, definitely I will experience a tremendous amount of doubt. And it may not really work out. But, if I focus on the good things and maybe expect that it will happen, there is a bigger possibility that I can achieve what I am hoping or expecting for.

Now lets focus on our kids..

Positive communication is a tool to reinforce good behavior and eliminate bad behavior; it builds self-esteem and inspires confidence in children. And it's easy — once you get the hang of it! Children's feelings of esteem are very highly influenced by their interaction and relationship with their parents. All children need to feel loved and accepted, and you can communicate those feelings to your children by the way you speak.

Once you develop the habit of consistent positive reinforcement at home, you'll see that communicating is easier, and you will also be helping your son or daughter learn to communicate with the outside world. By the time they are in elementary school, kids need the self-esteem boost gained when positive reinforcement is in practice.

What to remember..

* Face your child and maintain eye contact.
* Always allow your child to finish talking and complete his statements.
* "Labeling is disabling" — label the behavior instead of the child.
Incorrect: "Prince, you are a bad boy."
Correct: "Prince, it is irresponsible to leave your toys all over the place."
* Help your child learn to talk positively.
* Try to start your statements with a reinforcer, such as, "Darcy, you are a very bright boy; now, let's talk about the best way to get your homework finished." People are more responsive to positive statements, but make sure your compliments are truthful. Children, as well as adults, will see through false flattery

Mnemonics

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Mag Sulfate
( Sung to the tune of "Achy,Breaky Heart")

Decreased BP,
Decreased Pee Pee,
These are toxic signs of Mag Sulfate.
Drop in respiratory rate,
Patellar reflex there ain't,
Give antidote calcium gluconate!

Antidotes:

In Heaven, there is Peace (Heparin - Protamine sulfate)
In War, there is Killing (Warfarin - Vit. K)


Spinal Meds: Little Boys Prefers Toys

Little - Lidocaine,
Boys - Bupivicaine,
Prefer - Procaine,
Toys - Tetracaine

Side effects of steroids. The 5 S's:
Sick- easier to get sick
Sad-causes depression
Sex-increases libido
Salt-retains more and causes weight gain
Sugar-raises blood sugar

Narcan is a NARCotic ANtagonist

Greener Pasture

For the past couple of weeks, I've tried for a different venture in my life. Something that I never thought I would be doing. I applied to a corporate company. They say that it's hard to get in to this company because of certain standard of qualifications that a candidate must possess. And only 6-10 percent out of every 100 are making through the next process. Luckily, I got the job offer after 3 nerve racking interviews and 5 days free training. The company's name is CONVERGYS and I see a corporate ladder on it. Anyone has the chance to climb it. For those who want to have a career, I believe this is not a bad place to be at. For us nurses who are living in a third world country instead of working in hospitals, a lot would try a different path. A path where there is a greener pasture. Of course, you may refuse to believe that but In this type of governance, nurses are underpaid. No wonder why most Filipino nurses dream of going to foreign countries. A place where they have to leave and be far away from their families. In contrary to what most feel, they just simply have no other choice but to deal and take the hits. It's what makes us tougher and stronger and not many people see that. Sure other countries may have a better land however, I believe that it's not fair for us to achieve a good compensation outside of our turf but it's just a mere fact. And call centers have given filipinos hope. Hope to have not only a better compensation to support their families but also to have an opportunity to be recognized and make it despite of government's economic crisis.

So here i am in the shoe where they all gone through. Who knows where this path will take me.

What are the Essential Positions to know for the NCLEX-RN Exam?

Reference from: NCLEX RN KAPLAN 2007-08


Positions Therapeutic Function


Flat (supine)

• Avoids hip flexion, which can compress

Dorsal Recumbent

• Supine with knees flexed; more comfortable

Side Lateral

• Allows drainage of oral secretions

Side with leg bent (Sim's)

• Allows drainage of oral secretions

Side with leg bent (Sim's)

• Allows drainage of oral secretions; decreases abdominal secretions
  

Head elevated (Fowler's)

• Increases venous return; allows maximal lung expansion

1. High Fowler's: 60 - 90 degrees
2. Fowler's: 45 - 60 degrees
3. Semi Fowler's: 30 45 degrees
4. Low Fowler's: 15 - 30 degrees
   

Feet and legs elevated

• Increases blood return to heart; relieves pressure on lumbrosacral area

Feet elevated and head lowered (Trendelenbur's)

• Used to insert CVP line, or for treatment of umbilical cord compression

Feet elevated 20 degrees, knees straight, trunk flat, and head slightly elevated (modified Trendelenburg's)

• Increases venous return; used for shock

Elevation of extremity

• Increases venous return. Increases blood volume to extremity

Flat on back, thighs flexed, legs abducted

• Increases vaginal opening for examination

Prone

• Promotes extention of hip joint. Not well tolerated by persons with respiratory or cardiovascular difficulties

Knee-chest

• Provides maximal visualizatio n of rectal area