Dear Philippine Youth Voter, Election dust is starting to settle. For those who voted for the winning side, you must still be celebrating with your fellow winners. For those who feel the agony of defeat, you should keep your heads held high. You fought valiantly until the end, and there is no shame in “coming up short!” So why I am writing about the Philippine elections in a nursing blog, you ask? Please read on! A Highly Spirited Election If…
My former manager said that a nurse is a nurse regardless of where he or she practices. Of course, this partly refers to our ability to flex and float to another unit. However, if you look at it from an immigrant nurse’s perspective, it could also mean that you are able to practice as a nurse no matter what country you are in. However, the opposite is true. Yes, culture shock does exist in nursing jobs, too. Below are the…
Culture shock! A lot has been said about it. The question is: is it real or is it just a myth? Let’s imagine for a minute that you are a nurse, ready and willing to embark on a journey halfway around the world. Isn’t that an exciting prospect? All of your dreams, hopes, and desires are finally coming to fruition. You boarded your plane and then arrived at the land of milk and honey. It’s early Spring, so there is…