NSTP - February 3, 2012 Usual activities were done this day. But work was much easier because there were only a few patients scheduled that day.Today, there was a long break between the first and second batches. I was left on the counter together with Jessica.Some patients asked me some questions and I tried my best … Continue reading NSTP – February…

NSTP - January 27, 2012The activities I did on the 3rd day of our NSTP Practicum were the same with those given to me the previous weeks. This was not a problem for me because I have now adjusted with their system. I was glad that this time I found patients’ records and charts quite … Continue reading NSTP – January …

NSTP - January 13, 2012 The 2nd day of NSTP Practicum in the IMed section was again fun. They told me to number the blue cards which were dropped by patients in designated boxes. Three boxes were available that time labeled Renal, Diabetes and Cardio. I helped three nurses in numbering the blue cards. The number system, … Continue reading NSTP – January …

NSTP - January 6, 2012 We arrived at around 9 o’clock in the morning in the Internal Medicine section of the Philippine General Hospital. Our clinical instructor led us to what seems to me like a reception area where nurses, I suppose, were continuously talking and looking for whatever the patients need before they see their … Continue reading NSTP – January …

How Culture and Society Affects Our Understanding of Genetics Genetics – this is the word that we use to sum up all the things that pertain to our genes. It is the study of heredity and how qualities and characteristics are passed on from one generation to another by means of genes. People normally have different … Continue reading How Culture and…

MY FAMILY: A FILIPINO FAMILY I. The Filipino Child At present, we have a young generation. Why young? It is because we have more young than old citizens. One of the reasons behind this is perhaps the inability of many Filipinos to resist temptation or sexual urges especially those in the slum areas. But a young generation is … Continue reading MY FAMILY: A FI…

What Happened 100 Years Ago? Two days, ten months and ninety nine years ago, the Philippines was not much different from what it is now. There were news related to politics, health and festive activities that Filipinos normally do. What differs between the past and the present is the manner of how news or stories were … Continue reading What Happened 1…

Time to do multi-tasking, set priorities We have always been bombarded with a lot of stories about people who cannot and do not have the chance to study a certain degree in the college or university he/she likes or even deserves. It is not a new story in this country. It has always been like that. … Continue reading Time to do mult…

AMY We decided to take the available seats at the far right corner of the jam-packed classroom. I grabbed one chair immediately without second thoughts. She was on my left holding a pen and a small notebook with a lot of scribbled words that I cautiously tried to understand. They appeared to me like personal notes … Continue reading AMY We decided…

2011 LACTACYD CONFIDANCE Dancing is a well-known form of art throughout the world. Many, if not all, know how to groove their bodies with the rhythm of sound. Due to our fondness of dancing, we created dance contests or competitions to enhance our dancing skills and to recognize who among us stands out. Our country is … Continue reading 2011 LACTACYD C…