An agency in Manila hiring Nurses for Canada, a total hoax!!

Be very wise in choosing your recruitment agencies with regards to applying work abroad. 

A complaint was forwarded thru an email from an aspiring nurse regarding a job opportunity in Canada. The contents of the email was inviting all Filipino Nurses to apply in Canada as Caregivers and Nurses for Sickkids Hospital with a promise of an alluring salary even without hospital experience. In addition to that, it said that no processing fees will be collected, free accommodation will be given to chosen applicants, visa application and air line ticket will be shouldered by the employer, enticing bonuses awaits to those who will qualify, and the like. But they will ask you to pay certain amount for registration and reservation, and will also lure the applicants of the limited slots so they can collect sizable amount of money. 

I confirmed this prank email with someone I know from Canada and asked to notify the hospital of this hoax. The offer is a GIGANTIC HAOX!

I was fooled once with an illegal recruiter, I don't want other Pinoy Nurses to experience the same thing. 

Remember that there are tons of processes before you can fully work as a Registered Nurse in Canada. You will need to study, undergo a great deal of training, and of course take the Canadian Exam. 

Be wise and don't be fooled!!

GERMANY NEEDS 500 NURSES! LIMITED SLOTS ONLY!

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is now ready to accept applications of Filipino nurses who wish to practice their profession in Germany. The hiring process is in accordance with the Agreement on Triple Win Migration between POEA and the German Federal Employment Agency on the placement of Filipino Health Professionals for Employment in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Germany is in need of male and female nursing staff from the Philippines to fill the current labor shortage in their healthcare industry. They intend to recruit 500 nursing staff until the end of 2014.

Successful nurse-applicants will initially work as an Assistant Nurse at hospitals. They will be promoted after recognition of the foreign qualification work as a qualified nurse. The starting gross salary amounts to €1,900 or more or less Php108,000 until recognition as a qualified nurse.

Requirements:

·        Filipino citizen and permanent resident of the Philippines with:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (four years professional education; (B.S.N.)
Active Philippine Nursing License
At least two years of professional experience as nurse in hospitals, Rehabilitation centers and care institutions

·        Knowledge of German language
minimum Level B1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or willing to undergo German language training in the Philippines for up to six (6) months (to be paid by the employer)

Employment and residence conditions:

Nature of employment relationship

·        The employment contract initially is limited to one year working mainly in the job profile of nursing assistance until the recognition of the foreign qualification.

·        Based on the recognition of the foreign qualification, the employment contract can be extended after twelve months.

·        It is possible to apply for a permanent residence permit in Germany after five years.

Recognition of certification:

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Republic of Germany, the recognition of the foreign qualification is mandatory. It has to be approved within the first year of employment by the relevant German authorities.

Board and Lodging:

The employer will assist the employee find a suitable accommodation and the expenses in full or in part will be borne by the employee.

Travel expenses:

The employer will pay the travel expenses from the Philippines to Germany.

Required application documents:

·        Cover letter and curriculum vitae with colored passport size picture (in English and in German, if possible)

·        High School Diploma (notarized copy)

·        Diploma of nursing (notarized copy)

·        Board Certificate from the Professional Regulation Commission

·        Certificate/s of employment from former employers (notarized copy)

·         Certificate of German language skills, if available

·         Copy of valid NBI clearance

·        Copy of valid passport

Application and selection process:

Submit the documents listed above to POEA under the following heading: “Triple Win.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates who are short-listed will be informed about the location and time of their  interview with representatives of the Federal Employment Agency (BA/ZAV). Preferably,the interview will be in German language.In the framework of the cooperation of the German Federal Employment Agency (BA/ZAV) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on the recruitment of nurses, GIZ will support local partners as well as provide language, professional and orientation training in the Philippines.

Furthermore, it will support the visa procedure and serve as focal point during the first integration phase in Germany. BA/ZAV, in cooperation with POEA, is responsible for the selection process  of nurses as well as for the placement of nurses to German employers and the approval of working conditions.

For further information, candidates can contact triplewin.poea@yahoo.com.

Please submit applications at Counter Triple Win, Employment Branch, Manpower Registry Division, Ground Floor, POEA, Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

source: nursingguide.ph

news article from poea.gov.ph

Nearly 150,000 Pinoys in danger of losing jobs with new Singapore policy

SOURCE: ANDREI MEDINA, GMA NewsApril 13, 2013 3:30pm

Close to 150,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Singapore are in danger of losing their jobs after the Singaporean government decided to strictly implement a policy in July which will limit the number of foreign workers in that country.

 

According to "State of the Nation's" Victoria Tulad, the Singaporean Ministry of Man Power (MoM) will be limiting the number of foreign workers because of complaints from the locals.

 

The report said Singapore locals are claiming that foreign workers are becoming competition when it comes to job hunting, education, housing, and social services.

 

Although the policy has been in place for more than a year already, a detailed regulation of the policy was released in February which may worsen the situation for foreign workers.

According to the regulations, starting in July, three major changes will be made:

 

(1) the minimum salary requirement of foreign applicants seeking a work pass will be increased 

 

(2) the monthly levy of companies that hire foreign workers will be increased

 

(3) the total ratio of foreign to local workers will be reduced in favor of the latter

 

Close to 150,000 OFWs affected

 

Similar to the US, Singapore is considered to be a melting pot of different races.

 

According to the National Population and Talent Division of Singapore, the country's 5.31 million population is comprised of 3.82 million local residents and 1.49 million foreign residents.

 

The foreign residents include 146,613 OFWs in Singapore, according to data from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

 

It also adds that Singapore is the third land based destination of OFWs aside from Middle Eastern countries like Saudi and United Arab Emirates which top the list respectively.

Not only Filipinos

 

Meanwhile, a Philippine labor official said Filipinos are not the only foreigners who will be affected by the Singaporean policy.

 

 “Maaapektuhan ang ibang lahi din naman po," said Vicente Cabe, the Philippine Labor Attaché to Singapore.

He said there are just specific industries which will be affected such as the service industry which is easier to replace with local workers.

 

“Yung ating medical workers like nurses, ay hindi naman po nila basta-bastang mapapalitan yan... May mga sektor din namang walang masyadong Pilipino, like laborers in the construction industry kokonti lang naman ang mga Pilipino diyan,” Cabe explained.

 

Laid off

The report cited a Filipina who has been working in Singapore for four years as a hotel supervisor but was laid off due to the policy.

 

In an interview with Tulad, Joy Malaluan said, “Ang goal nila ngayon is to boost the Singapore economy through the locals, not through foreign workers,” Malaluan explained.

 

According to Malaluan, some Filipinos are resorting to different means just to have their stay in Singapore as tourists extended.

 

“Nag eexit sila in other countries para pag bumalik ng Singapore extended yung visit pass nila,” she said.

However, instead of doing this, Philippine authorities said the affected Filipino workers can just look for jobs in other countries, including the Philippines.

 

“Sa Pilipinas may reintegration programs din naman tayo kung saan matutulungan naman sila na magsimula ng negosyo,” Cabe said.

 

Not in favor
 

Lhes Hugo, a Filipino who has been working in the Singapore's retail and service industry for over a year said he was against the policy.

 

“Against [ako] sa policy pero siyempre MoM na ng Singapore ang nag implement so as foreign workers wala naman [tayo] magagawa kundi sumunod na lang,” Hugo told GMA News Online.

 

Hugo said he was worried about the policy because it was difficult to find a job especially at this time.

 

He also mentioned that other Filipino workers in Singapore are generally worried and have been searching for ways to solve this bind that they're in.

 

“Worried din [sila]. Yung iba nag apply na sa iba para makakuha ng new contract then yung iba waiting for meeting sa office [to discuss possible alternatives],” he said adding that he himself is already preparing for the worst.

 

“Madami kasing locals ang nag complain about foreign workers. Mas madami na daw ang foreign [workers] kaysa sa locals at mas malaki [pa] ang sweldo [ng foreign workers],” he explained. - VVP, GMA News

Structures of the brain and what it controls.

Structures of the brain :

Cerebrum - divided into 4 fissures:

• frontal lobe - site of personality, memory, reasoning, concentration, and motor control of speech
• parietal lobe - site of sensation, integration of sensory information and spatial relationships
• temporal lobe - site of hearing, speech, memory, and emotion
• occipital lobe - site of vision and involuntary eye movements

Thalamus - receives inputs from all the sense except the olfaction ( sense of smell)

Hypothalamus - controls sleep and wakefulness, temperature, respiration, blood pressure, sexual arousal, fluid balance and emotional response.

Cerebellum - controls muscle movement regulates muscle tone, maintains balance and controls posture. 

Midbrain - mediates pupillary reflexes and eye movement

Pons - regulates perspiration 

Medulla Oblongata  - contains vomiting, vasemotor, respiratory, and cardiac centers.

SELF BREAST EXAMINATION

I had a 23 year old patient diagnosed with Breast Cancer ; Stage 4. It’s not odd to have end stage cancer at that certain age but I must say it is rare. Early symptoms are easy to detect by having a self breast examination.  Early detection is way 100% better than getting mastectomy at the later stage. There is no better cure for it but to do a self-assessment or BSE Breast Self Exam. So I will share a simplified chart on how it is done. 

It is best done 2 to 3 days after the menstrual period when breasts are no longer tender and swollen. For menopausal woman, it can be done on the first day of every month. TIP: It is best to keep a calendar of menstrual cycle to keep the notion on track. If you notice a lump, discharges from the nipple, dimpling or puckering of the skin, you should see a doctor at once. 

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Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) ; Mycobacterium Leprea

Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) is a typical disease that causes skin sores, skin  and nervedamage, muscle weakness and inability to feel through the skin. It has been widespread and known since the biblical times. 

The main cause is the Mycobacterium Leprae. Before it was known to be incurable, individuals with Leprosy was used to be isolated in "Leper Colonies", but now science have evolved with answers for cure. Effective medications have been discovered in the United States and other developing countries. 

It is common in tropical and subtropical places. However the gravity of contaminating other individuals is not likely high because the bacteria  has a very long incubation period. You will never know if a person have it because most likely the symptoms appear in the latent phase. 

Symptoms:

• skin sores which may be lighter that the normal skin color and has decreased sensation to pain, heat and touch. 
• skin stiffness and  dryness
• muscle weakness and numbness on the affected areas of the body specifically on the hands and feet, could also lead to loss of fingers and toes 

Tests

• Skin lesion biopsy and skin scarping examinations

Treatment

• Dapson, Rifampicin, Clofazamine, Fluroquinolones, Macrolides and Minocycline

Prevetion
Avoiding CLOSE and LONG physical contact with untreated individuals. Patients on long term tretments are not highly contagious.