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RNheals Monthly Journal February 2013 Name: BROSAS, Myko B.

Municipality/Province: Magdalena, Laguna Area of Assignment: () Rural Health Unit ( ) Hospital

I. ACTIVITIES: Having barely made it through our first month at the rural health unit, I was amazed at how relieved I felt to return to the familiarity of daily activities in the facility. The group moved through each day with greater ease than I had anticipated. Every morning I started off early, taking on journeys that will help me understand that true knowledge comes only from experience. I can still vividly remember how busy we were during the first Tuesday of this month for the reason that every first Tuesday is devoted for diabetic patients. Good thing we were able to finish that off, thanks to the members of Batch 3 RNheals. Moreover, the elderlies were vaccinated against pneumonia. The group attends to injured patients by dressing and cleaning the wound, and gives TT and/or ATS injections whenever necessary. Others say that almost every single day in the facility is one and the same but in my opinion, no two days are alike. It is how you will make each day different than the previous. II. LEARNING / INSIGHTS: My first impression of Magdalena was the absence of commercialism but I embraced my assignment in this town. With this assignment the group had the chance to observe a fetus in a transverse lie. The midwife reiterated ways to interpret the VVM labels. I learned that this gives a visual indication of whether the vaccine has been kept at a right temperature which is vital to preserve its potency. Furthermore, this training provides me with knowledge and experience that I can use for my family and the community. I like being in a profession that helps people and I hope that I will make a real difference in peoples lives every day. III. ISSUES / CONCERNS: I remember a politician on television said, Good health and education is a way out of poverty. According to him this results in a greater sense of well-being and contributes to increased social and economic productivity. We all know that access is the major issue in rural health but as far as I can see the health department is doing its best to reach out to the poor. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS: With the concentration of poverty and low health status in rural areas, the health department should develop a specific focus on rural health. I think it is time that the government creates additional programs for the benefit of the underprivileged.

Signed:

BROSAS, Myko B. Nurse Trainee

Mrs. Eva L. Predilla RN, PHN II Supervisor

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