UP shouldn't have control over your life decisions especially the career path you wish to take. Post-graduate studies are not considered RS. But as long as the RSA is fulfilled, I see no reason for UP to hold one's requirements to just to make sure that you're taking another health course. I find it unjust … Continue reading On the RSA…
Good leaders, like good managers, provide vision, inspiration and direction (Morriss, Ely, & Frei, 2014). People want leaders who pursue goals and put emphasis on values (ethics) that are deemed important. People want leaders who respect and promote the dignity, autonomy, and self-esteem of their constituents. A job title doesn't make a person a leader. … Continue reading Top Ten Lines Lousy and Incompetent Managers Would Say
The end is the beginning and the beginning is the end. The past year was a series of anniversaries, endings, and new beginnings. In this blogpost, I present the highlights of my year - my own version of #2017bestnine. I'll do away with very long wordy blogpost which I did in the previous year. This year, … Continue reading Anniversarius: 2017 Year in Review
There are good movies but there are better ones. Depends on how you define 'good' and 'better'. I just don't like shaming one or two movies because it lacked visual appeal, social relevance and impact. For every film that's out in the market, there's a director, production team, and a set of artists who definitely … Continue reading Thoughts on the Philippine film industry
VIOLENCE IN THE HOSPITAL EXISTS. We seldom talk about it because we think it's "part of the job" or that we "signed up for it". This is a skewed view of what nursing really is. Priority is given to patient care but self-care should be given equal importance. I believe violence in the hospital - … Continue reading Care for those who care
I agree that: 1) further research on Cannabis' efficacy and safety should be done under strict protocols (provided by national institutions) to ensure patient safety and safeguard public health. 2) any policy, especially public health policies, should be evidence-based. "UP Manila says 'NO' to Medical Cannabis Legalization" Download whole document: https://www.upm.edu.ph/node/2264
Pt asks about procedure Pt: Sabi nung nurse... Pre-res: Wag kayo maniwala sa nurses. Sa amin ka maniwala, sa mga gaya kong naka-white coat. Conversations like this support the misconception that nurses are dumb and "alila ng doktor". Maybe we could simply correct the wrong statement (if indeed it's wrong) and do away with statements … Continue reading No to HCP shaming
