There are a lot of articles published in journals, both online and in paper, tackling nursing leadership, its importance, and its presumed role in the hospital and community. An article by Andrew Frankel, hospital director of Churchill Girburn Clinic, entitled “What leadership style should senior nurses develop?” published on the 35th issue of the 104th … Continue reading On Senior Nursing Leadership
Author: renz tamayo
Pen Point 2
Asserting own rights should not impinge or trample other people's rights
Pen Point 1
Perhaps choosing a life filled with uncertainties is a risk worth taking. What's important is that we take risks for the right reasons, for the right people.
I dream
I dream of yesterday Of your hand tightly holding mine Of your smile that says "I'm fine" I dreamt of you yesterday I dream of today Of the sorrow you need to bear Of how you're always there to care I dream of you today I dream of tomorrow Of what could have been Of … Continue reading I dream
Machismo
Even with the machismo mentality, I believe men also experience discrimination, even abuse. And this issue is often not highlighted by mass media because people wouldn't normally care. People won't buy the story. Sad truth. Chivalry is not dead. Some men only choose not to always be the 'gentlemen' that women usually aspire and look … Continue reading Machismo
Electronic info to raise quality of PH healthcare
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 12:29 AM July 13th, 2015 RECORD-KEEPING or documentation is an essential part of nursing practice that has clinical and legal significance at the same time. It is said that quality documentation improves patient care which results in better outcomes, while poor documentation often contributes to poor-quality nursing care (Prideaux, 2011). Nursing … Continue reading Electronic info to raise quality of PH healthcare
A graduate’s ‘confession’ about his father
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 02:08 AM June 22nd, 2015 I KNOW the hardships my father, as the main breadwinner of the family, needs to face. He spends his weekends doing “sideline” jobs which add to the measly income he receives from the government. There were times when the only food we could afford was a … Continue reading A graduate’s ‘confession’ about his father
State of Phl nurses today
Nurses experience two kinds of satisfaction: compassion satisfaction and job satisfaction. Both kinds of satisfaction are said to be multifaceted. They are interconnected by several concepts and highly influenced by various factors that determine the over-all satisfaction, retention, and turnover of nursing professionals in the Philippines whether employed in private or government hospital/community health care … Continue reading State of Phl nurses today
Marikina: A model LGU
Aside from the fact that last Dec. 31’s year-end concert and pyromusical was a blast, I am but amazed as to how the City Government of Marikina together with its citizens maintain that kind of environment. Yes it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. But, the city is in itself unique … Continue reading Marikina: A model LGU
heroes, not victims
How many times did we ever tell ourselves we’ve had enough, that we’ve given up and had abandoned that tiny spark of hope that kept us alive? Countless, right? Some could not even count those times with their fingers and toes put altogether. We’ve always wanted to get things straight, but once we’ve figured out … Continue reading heroes, not victims
Pens & Needles 