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| Application for the 3rd Batch of Nurses and Caregivers for Japan is Now Open Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:48 PM PST 
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) in cooperation with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS) is now accepting applicants for the recruitment of the 3rd batch of caregivers and nurses for Japan. Based on the experience of the first and second deployments, majority of the Japanese institutions prefer candidates from age bracket 20 to 35 years old. The institutions are also strict about the physical and psychological fitness of candidates. Further, they are advised that they have to strictly observe training/work schedule which may include Saturdays/Sundays. Pre-employment orientation shall soon commence for qualified applicants who have registered online and maintained an active status through the POEA e-registration system via www.poea.gov.ph. Knowledge of the Japanese language is an advantage. Applicants must possess the following qualifications: NURSES - Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
- With Board License;
- With at least three (3) years hospital experience; and
- Must be physically and psychologically fit
CAREGIVERS - A graduate from any four (4) year course and certified as a caregiver by TESDA; or a
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and
- Must be physically and psychologically fit
Qualified applicants shall personally submit the following documents to the Manpower Registry Division, Ground Floor, POEA Building, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City or register online at www.eregister.poea.gov.ph - A detailed resume with one piece 2×2 picture
- College diploma (for caregiver applicant, diploma should be authenticated)
- Transcript of Records
- Valid PRC ID
- Employment Certificates (for Nurse applicants)
- Valid TESDA Certificate on Caregiving
- Valid passport
- Valid NBI Clearance (for travel abroad)
Qualified applicants from the Visayas and Mindanao area shall personally submit the above mentioned documents to the following addresses or register online at www.poea.gov.ph or www.eregister.poea.gov.ph : POEA Regional Center for Visayas Mezzanine Floor, LDM Building M.J. Cuneco Avenue corner Legaspi City Cebu City
POEA Regional Center for Mindanao 2nd Floor, AMYA II Building, Quimpo Boulevard corner Tulip Drive, Ecoland Davao City
Deadline for submission of documents is on 06 January 2011. Priority will be given to registrants with complete documents. Related posts: - Nursing Jobs in Japan
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| Ethical Issue: Euthanasia Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:23 PM PST 
Definition Euthanasia is derived from the Greek words "eu" meaning good or well and "thanatus" meaning death. Thus, euthanasia means good or merciful death. It refers to the practice of terminating a life of a terminally ill patient to relieve him or her from pain and suffering. This practice has been the focus of great controversy for years. Forms of Euthanasia Euthanasia comes in several different forms, each of which brings a different set of rights and wrongs. - Active – death is brought by an ACT. It entails the use of lethal substances or forces to kill. This is the most controversial form of euthanasia.
- Passive – death is brought about by an OMISSION. It entails the withholding of treatments such as administration of antibiotics or any drugs or intervention necessary for the continuance of life. Switching off the machine that keeps the person alive and withholding the surgery that may extend the life of the person is under this form of euthanasia.
Classification - Voluntary euthanasia – when euthanasia is conducted with a patient's consent it is classified as voluntary euthanasia. This type of euthanasia is often termed as assisted suicide, as the patient's decision of killing himself is assisted by the physician. Voluntary euthanasia is made legal in countroes susch as Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxemburg, and the US states of Oregon and Washington.
- Non-voluntary euthanasia – when a patient is unconscious or is still a child and unable to make meaningful choices between living and dying, and an appropriate person takes the decision on their behalf non-voluntary euthanasia is practiced.
- Involuntary Euthanasia – In cases where the dying patient chooses life but is killed anyway the classification falls under this type.
- Indirect euthanasia – providing treatment that has the side effect of speeding up the patient's death falls under this category. This is usually by people as morally acceptable as the primary intention is not to kill but to treat the underlying disease condition.
Ethical Arguments on Euthanasia Cons Those who are against mercy killing have the following ethical arguments: - Euthanasia might not be promoting the patient's best interests.
- Slippery slope argument: if voluntary euthanasia were to become legal in countries nationwide, most probably involuntary euthanasia will be committed at a higher rate. Doctors soon may start killing terminal patients involuntarily.
- Accepting euthanasia means admitting that some people's lives are more worth than others.
- It weakens the society's respect for the holiness of life.
Pros - People have the right to die.
- Euthanasia causes no harm to others and the state, thus, other people have no right to interfere with it.
- Euthanasia once made legal can be regulated, thus, preventing the incidence of involuntary euthanasia.
- Allowing a terminally ill patient to die would free the family from financial problems.
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| Common Concerns During Infancy: Nutrition Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:11 PM PST 
Nutrition Promotion during the Infancy Period Breast milk is the best food for infants and the only necessary food for the first 6 months of life. As long as the mother is ingesting adequate diet no additional supplements such as iron and vitamins are necessary to be given to breast fed infants. However, if infants are not exposed to sunshine Vitamin D should be prescribed. Formula-fed infants should be supplemented with Iron and Vitamin C unless a commercial iron-fortified formula is used. Dietary Reference Intakes for Newborns and Infants (From Maternal and Child Health Nursing by Adelle Pillitteri) | Nutrient | Recommended Dietary Allowance | | Birth to 6 months | 6 months to 1 year | | Calories | Kg x 110 | Kg x 100 | | Protein (g) | Kg x 2.2 | Kg x 1.6 | | Vitamin A | 400 ug | 500 ug | | Vitamin D | 5 ug | 5 ug | | Vitamin E | 4 mg | 5 mg | | Vitamin C | 40 mg | 50 mg | | Folate | 65 ug | 80 ug | | Niacin | 2 mg | 4 mg | | Riboflavin | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | | Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | | Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg | | Vitamin B12 | 0.4 ug | 0.5 ug | | Calcium | 210 mg | 270 mg | | Phosphorous | 100 mg | 275 mg | | Iodine | 110 ug | 130 ug | | Magnesium | 30 mg | 75 mg | | Zinc | 2 mg | 3 mg | | Iron | 0.27 mg | 11 mg |
Introduction of Solid Foods Introduction of solid foods begins at 4 to 6 months of age. Introducing solid foods before this time can overwhelm the infant's immature kidney with a heavy solute load. An infant is physiologically ready when: - More than 32 oz (960 ml) of formula is consumed per day.
- Do not seem satisfied with breast milk or formula feeding.
- Nursing vigorously every 3-4 hours and do not seem satisfied.
2-3 months: amylase is already present in the saliva. 3 months: biting movement begins. 7-9 months: chewing movement begins.
Tips in Introducing Solid Foods
- Introduce one food at a time with a 5-7 days interval.
- Solid foods should be offered before formula or breast feeding when an infant is hungry.
- New foods should be introduced on small amounts about 1 or 2 tsp at a time.
- Infant's food preferences should be respected as a child cannot be expected to like all new tastes equally well.
- Minimize the use of sedatives. Salt and sugar should be limited on solid foods.
- Educate parents that extrusion reflex is still present at 4-6 months, so foods placed on an infant's tongue will be pushed forward.
- Do not place food on bottles with formula to prevent aspiration.
Solid foods should be introduced in the following manner: - Cereals
- Vegetables and fruits
- Meats
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| Common Concerns During Infancy: Safety Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:15 PM PST 
Promoting Infant Safety Safety is one of the most crucial things a parent or nurse should consider when caring for infants. The leading cause of infant death is accident. Most accidents in infancy occur because of the parent's carelessness. Nurses should provide parents teachings on the ways on becoming sensitive to their infant's developmental progress and anticipatory guidance for a child's safety. The following measures are important to promote safety to children infants. Infants place anything they touch to their mouth. This is the main reason why aspiration is the most common infant cause of infant accidents. Aside from that parents usually prop bottles when feeding preventing the infant to push the bottle away if the milk flows rapidly into the mouth thus causing the infant to aspirate. The following ways should be instructed to parents to prevent aspiration: - Educate parents not to prop bottles when feeding the infant with a formula.
- Instruct parents to offer large toys only. Caution them to be certain that all small objects are put away from the infant's reach.
- Check rattles and toys to ensure that they have no small parts that could snap or fall out.
- Infant clothing should contain no small decorative buttons.
- Solid foods should be introduced in small pieces not large chunks.
- Popcorns and peanuts should not be offered to children below 5 years old because of the danger of aspiration.
- Direct and constant supervision of infants.
- Crib side rails should be raised and secured.
- Educate the parents that two months is the maximum time where infants can safely sleep in a bassinet.
- Cribs should have high side rails to prevent infants from falling.
- Car Safety
- Infants up to 20 lb should be placed in rear-facing seats in the back seat because an inflating front-seat airbag could suffocate an infant.
- Do not leave an infant unattended in a parked car.
- Do not be distracted by an infant while driving.
- Bathing and Swimming Safety
- Constant and direct supervision of infants while bathing or swimming or in bathtubs. Infants should NEVER be left unattended near water even buckets of cleaning water.
- Place medications in containers with safety caps and should be placed on areas where infants can't reach.
- Medication should never be presented as candy.
- Medications should never be taken in front of an infant and should be put away immediately after use in a locked cabinet or overhead shelves.
- Paints should be thoroughly assessed for lead content. All paints used should be free from lead.
- Medications should never be left in pockets or handbags.
- Plants should be hanged or placed in high surfaces.
- Formula and food warmth should be tested before feeding.
- Avoid smoking or drinking hot liquids when holding an infant.
- Do not leave infants unattended.
- Cover electrical outlets with safety plugs. Electric wires and cords should be kept out of reach.
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