Anticipating For A Tsunami

After the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile, a tsunami is expected along the Pacific coast as an aftershock. A tsunami alert level 2 has been disseminated nationwide for places that are near the Pacific Ocean. Evacuation wasn't recommended though people living in the shorelines are asked to vacate to a higher grounds.

I was waiting for updates of the said tsunami and glad that after hours of the designated time for the tsunami has passed and no reports of big waves took place in our country, I was glad that the alert level has been cancelled. Though big waves were reported in Japan.

I guess, prayers can indeed do miracles.

Fat Burners

There's one cool way to burn fats, it's called thermogenic fat burners. We don't have any idea about it as of now and only heard that fro one of our colleagues. My colleagues and I are really into physical fitness and we are wondering why our institution hasn't affiliated with any gyms locally and haven't put up a physical fitness program for their employees. I think we all need to maintain physically fit in order to work well. They should consider that because "Health is Wealth".

Having My PM Shift

At last, I had my PM shift duty. I consider it my first time in the unit since during my training we didn't have PM shifts. There I learned to do pre-op assessment for the next day's OR patients. PM shift was relaxing since you only need to wait for any stat cases. Nevertheless, there are times it would be boring since you only be waiting for your time to end your shift. And so what we usually do to kill time is to bond and mingle with each other. We talked about a lot of things while making a O.S. We even talked about good dermitage reviews and where to get a good massage. We all needed that to relieve our body aches. Ohh...can't wait to have one!

Bothered With My First Encounter With Her

It was one fun day. Not knowing what's in store for me as the day progressed. After lunch, I got a surprise announcement from my head that our senior wants to talk to me. Confusion sets in and thoughts of the agenda for the meeting must be related to the endoscopy unit. Hence, I wasn't wrong. Though I never expected her approach would be quite mean. I was surprised by her tone of voice and the way she delivered her message.

The news about my refusal to be assigned in the endoscopy unit got her and asked me the reason behind it. With her having the thought that I didn't find that unit challenging. With all respect, I humbly told her that my concern was the radiation exposure. Since I have assisted ERCP cases back then not knowing that my lead gown was defective. She emphasized the flexibility of a nurse to be assigned in other areas and that I shouldn't say "NO" to it. And that it would be an added learnings for me if I get assigned in that unit. And that I am still under observation. Point taken. But I'm still concerned with my reproductive health. LOL. Hays. Now it bothers me so much whether I should give in with their expectations or stand firm with my decision and safeguard my health.

My Supposedly Work Out Buddies

It was one exhausting work day for me. The unit was busy due to several surgical cases that we have to cater. I assisted a tonsillectomy this morning and after which, my colleague and I felt sleepy after the operation until our duty was done. Perhaps it may be due to the general anesthesia that was given to the patient. After our work, we took our snacks just outside the institution. Working makes you hungry! And with that you are tempted to eat to satisfy your body's needs. Some of my colleagues do set aside their diet supplements because they needed to eat and replenish their body so they could regain their energy. I just hope we won't get fat with our lifestyle. We really need to have an active lifestyle.

Contract Signed!

At last, after several days of waiting, I had signed my contract last Monday. There I read how much my rate is per shift. It's not that much but at least I'm earning on my own and grateful that I have a job. I'm on a reliever status and so I don't have any benefits yet. Despite of my status, I'm still reporting on duty five times a day. Not bad! And since I am already starting my work, one of our uniform requirements inside the unit is to wear mask. I observed my skin is quite sensitive with the disposable mask our unit has. Been having zit appearances every now and then around my chin and jawline area and now it has formed into scars. I guess even though I use acne scars removal, it would be useless since I'm still using a mask.

Delayed Contract Signing

It's been weeks already and supposedly I should have started my official duty on the 9th of this month. But unfortunately, I wasn't able to go on duty due to the fact that I haven't signed my contract yet. Been following it up with our head nurse and with the H.R. office. Sad to say, still it hasn't been signed by the president. Hays. When will that contract be done? Our unit is already short staffed. They should have prepared that ahead of time. Lack of good system again. So disappointing.