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
Thoughts
Anniversarius: 2017 Year in Review
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
Thoughts on the Philippine film industry
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
Care for those who care
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
UP Manila says ‘No’ to Medical Cannabis Legalization in the Philippines
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
No to HCP shaming
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
Episodes 10.22.17
I've been struggling the past weeks. I have these episodes where I feel down. I feel too weak to function. I lose my interest in the world. I barely talk to anyone. I don't even want to go out. But I go out of my room to eat. I think one of my coping mechanisms … Continue reading Episodes 10.22.17
Lost, Not Yet Found
There are times when I find myself crying inside my bedroom. I cry when one of my patients die. I cry when I feel alone. I cry when I think I could've done things better. More importantly, I cry when I realize I am lost. I am lost in the sense that at my young … Continue reading Lost, Not Yet Found
Untitled
Sometimes, I want to become a doctor and be better than most of them. A doctor who sees the patient beyond the illness, one who truly cares. But most of the time, I want to continue pursuing a career in nursing and be better than myself today. Either way, I know I can bring change … Continue reading Untitled
07-03-17
Sobrang eventful ng araw na 'to (07-03-17) 1. Muntik na akong ma-late. This is why I hate Mondays. Huhu. 2. Biglang nagcode yung patient na nasa stretcher bed (along hallway) habang nagaganap ang nursing rounds (immediately after endorsements). Naubos yung oxygen sa tangke. Malayo yung wall oxygen outlet. Iisa ang portable suction machine. 3. Biglang … Continue reading 07-03-17
Pens & Needles 