tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59501631224978410612024-02-20T10:52:21.187+03:00Proud as Indonesian NurseNurse, Nursing, Register, Treatment, Medicine, Therapy, Medical, Hospital, Surgery, Job, InformationProud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-12926405743997456492007-02-04T20:16:00.000+03:002007-02-04T20:35:03.561+03:00Day 38 - Nursing skill - IV DripHi readers, nice to meet you again after almost 1 month I didn't post my story,right? So many problem, but I will start again,okey! i will tell you about my duty in RSSI.<br /><br />After finishing week orientation,than SDU will teach only for nurses to do nursing skill. So all nurses staffs in RSSI have same management to do nursing skill. Because we graduated from different college, so will different also to practical nursing skill. Example is insert IV drip.<br /> <br />We have to prepare all things like alcohol swab(In another hospital still use cotton ball with alcohol),tegaderm(in another hospital use sterille gauze with plaster to close hep canula after inserting), yellow plastic to throw infectious sewage, sharp container to throw needle, etc. And not forget, all actions what contact with body fluid patient should wear unsterille gloves to protect nurse from contagious diseases.<br /><br />Another step, all same like in book. Explanation to patient and relatives if available about our action before doing IV drip insertion. Cross check with another nurse about fluid/medication to be given to patient.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-90652778516636696542007-01-07T08:41:00.000+03:002007-01-07T08:45:09.744+03:00Day 37 - Still training for new staffFrom lunch, we go back to hall and discuss about our topic: policy of hospital for 30 minutes. If we don't understand yet, we can ask her. She will explain until we understood.<br /><br />At 2pm, we finished our training today. we will continue tomorrow and still I will come in morning duty at 6am, train in A&E Department then go to hall for training of new staff!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-82722364309890906902007-01-07T08:35:00.000+03:002007-01-07T08:41:33.495+03:00Day 36 - Restaurant RSSIAfter welcome speech, we took tea break. We want to know each other,because we came from different department. Like this, so we closer and not shy anymore. Finish break, we continue with policy of hospital, given by head of SDU.<br /><br />At 12pm, we took our lunch together in restaurant of hospital. It so crowded, because so many staffs come together to take lunch, also visitor or relative of patients. This restaurant not make different between staffs and visitors, we can eat together here!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-45922445916593947342007-01-07T08:23:00.000+03:002007-01-07T08:35:29.879+03:00Day 35 - First Day in RSSIToday I started working as a staff nurse in Rumah Sakit Surabaya Internasional(RSSI) or Surabaya International Hospital. I worked in Ambulance and Emergency Department. I came at 6 am and went home at 2.15pm. <br /><br />After endorsing time with night duty staff nurse, I trained by senior staff nurse in morning shift until 8 am. Then staff from Staff Development Unit called me to follow training for all new staffs in hall of hospital.<br /><br />About 10 persons follow the training. Two nurses, 3 kitchen staffs and 5 from cleaning service. Welcome speech by Dr Sulung, Director of RSSI. He looks good man in first eyes. I like him.<br /><br />He told us, welcome in this hospital, it's our place to get salary and care of patients , relatives and all colleagues. We have to think our hospital like our home, we have to keep clean and healthy. Smiles with our guest and friend.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-65631902947041556542007-01-03T08:38:00.000+03:002007-01-03T08:47:29.066+03:00Day 34 Apply Job in International Hospital SurabayaMiddle of March 1999, I applied as a staf nurse in Ambulance and Emergency Department of International Hospital Surabaya. After 3 days, they called me to interview with Director of Nursing Mrs Kim Primmer and her Deputy Mr Richard Turner. After 4 days, they called me again, if I pass. <br /><br />I signed my contract paper with good salary. Also take my uniform, shoes, socks and name tag. So, since 28 March 1999 I worked there.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-43238374418696691442007-01-03T08:13:00.000+03:002007-01-03T08:38:26.707+03:00Day 33 - Back to SurabayaI told to my headnurse, director of nursing and all my friends if still I will get same salary, better I will be back to Surabaya. After that day, I left Jakarta and go back to Surabaya.<br /><br />In Surabaya I met my family again and my girl friend also, its love story, you can read in another web,ok? I met also with my girl friend parents, and they told me to marry their daughter as soon as possible.<br /><br />So, I have to search job quickly, I don't like marry without job. I met mas Tri, my friend in Nursing Academy, he told me if his hospital need one male nurse. I applied it as soon as he told me!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-72738223976197538042007-01-03T08:03:00.000+03:002007-01-03T08:12:24.876+03:00Day 32 - Geeting jobAfter 1 week stay in dormitory and almost everyday, look for job, I got it. I start work in Islamic Hospital Cakung Jakarta. And also, I have to move from dormitory to rent house near with hospital. I said thanks a lot to dr Ateeka, but Joko still waiting for job. He told me, he ashamed if alone in dormitory, he wants to move also in hir relative. So, we hug each other, but promise to call everytime.<br /><br />I worked as staf nurse in Medical Ward for economic class. I always hard work to do something. So, all my collegues and my headnurse like me. But, problem come when last month I got salary. I received my salary, but it is not enough, only for rent house. I need for daily living.<br /><br />I came to director of nursing to ask about my salary, she told me, will ask to salary section. After 3 days, she called me and told, if my salary can't increase until 3 months. Then I called my father in Surabaya, he told me to go back to Surabaya and help him to continue his business.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-2441390125418945992007-01-03T07:59:00.000+03:002007-01-03T08:03:16.419+03:00Day 31st - Still in DormitoryMe and Joko didn't go to our place, because I just came from Surabaya for my sister wedding and Joko because still sick. He admitted in Persahabatan Hospital. We took permission from dr Ateeka to stay in dormitory until we can get job. She knew, and give us food also.<br /><br />I took care for Joko after discharging from hospital, but he is nurse also, so no need to full care of him, he can care by himself.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-36932233121327173022007-01-03T07:44:00.000+03:002007-01-03T07:59:03.901+03:00Day 30th - Farewell PartySorry readers, 3 days I didn't post, because actually I don't like to remember about farewell party, but I should write for continuing my story. And also because of new year 2007, I pray for all us, this year better than before,ok???<br /><br />Today, November 21st 1998, all of participants of nursing training come together in big hall of Man Power Department in Jakarta for farewell party. Like another party, there are so many speech from leader of training, Director of Man Power Depatment and one of participant.<br /><br />All of us were crying, after 3 months together and now we have to back to our place and will meet again if there is user from abroad will come to take exam. But we didn't know, when it will be.<br /><br />Anyway, all of participants go home, except me and Joko!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-31163067466164069262006-12-29T13:03:00.000+03:002006-12-29T13:10:44.542+03:00Day 29th - Last StudyAfter finishing seminar, all of participants shake hand each other and so many also were hug, because successfully of our last project in this nursing training. We went back to our dormitory and prepare for tomorrow morning as last meeting for us.<br /><br />Yeah, 3 months we were together and tomorrow will farewell party for all of us. We don't like to tell good bey, but time is coming. We can't stay together for long time. So many of us didn't want to sleep, we want to spent our time with tell about our story!<br /><br />Me too, I didn't sleep until 3 am, then I prayed. God, if this farewell is the best for us, make it easy to do. Amen.......Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-44387066301914643482006-12-29T12:49:00.000+03:002006-12-29T13:02:52.218+03:00Day 28th - SeminarLast project for participants in nursing training is making a seminar with title Diabetes Melliteus. All of us become committee. Our leader is Heru from Solo. He also become speaker with kak Mimin from Islamic Hospital Jakarta. Ririn as moderator and I become master of ceremony. Another participants become receptionists, preparing food and helper. We worked together to make it successfully.<br /><br />Our guests were people from Man Power Department, Director of Islamic Hospital Jakarta and staffs, all nurses from another hospital and student of nursing academy in Jakarta. They were so happy, because it is the first experience for them, come and see nurses made seminar in English. <br /><br />We were so happy also, because all participants were help each other. Leader from Man Power Department also, told us if he very proud and told us if this seminar was successful. Thanks God.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-45266934924133779192006-12-27T18:20:00.000+03:002006-12-27T18:33:31.979+03:00Day 27th - My sister wedding partyIt is time to decide for me, 2 weeks before finishing nursing training, my sister will marry in Surabaya and there is wedding party. So my parents told me to go home for 3 days at least. I took permission from Dr Ateeka and I went home by train.<br /><br />I met all my big family in this wedding party. They came from Surabaya, Tulungagung, Kediri, Lamongan and Banjarmasin. They asked me, where I work. I told them in Jakarta, because I shy if I told them the truth. Still training without salary, what is this? Maybe they will think like it.<br /><br />Anyway, my sister wedding party is the biggest party in my family, because this is the first wedding for my parents. Actually, she is younger than me, but its okay for male, no problem even our sister married before us.<br /><br />Two days after wedding party, I went back to dormitory in Jakarta and join again with all participants for continuing study!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-31194346716123192162006-12-26T00:07:00.000+03:002006-12-26T00:19:19.841+03:00Day 26th - Field ActivitiesWe got field activities in Islamic Hospital Jakarta in Medical and Surgery Ward for male nurses, and Maternity ward for female nurses. We practice to write nurses notes in English and also make report about our activity as long as in ward. We practice in field for 4 weeks.<br /><br />It made us like student in our college, because we have to study and practice in front of patient. Our clinical instructors are experience nurses in that wards, but most of them can't speak English, its very difficult, because we want to study English, but they want teach us in Bahasa.<br /><br />Sometimes we went out from wards, because it impossible for studying practice English if CI can't speak English. So, we complaint to Dr Ateeka as a head of training this program. She promised to selected CI who speaks English well.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-11347866336684502006-12-25T23:27:00.000+03:002006-12-25T23:47:49.827+03:00Day 25th - Study ArabicBeside study English and nursing, we got topics also about Arabic language and Arabic culture. Our teacher is Mr Saleh. He was graduated from Medina University, so he knows very well about it, and every 3 months he goes to Saudi for umroh(Pilgrimage).<br /><br />He teachs us perfectly, we like him, because he knows participants who understand read and speak Arabic well, intermediate or poor. He divide us as 3 groups. I know how to read Al-qur'an and speak Arabic even not fluently, so I got in well class with another 10 participants. Intermediate class for participants who can read Al-qur'an but can't speak Arabic. And last class for somebody who can't read Al-qur'an.<br /><br />He teach us also about hajj and umroh(pilgrimages). So,make us more want to go Middle East/Saudi as soon as possible. We want to come in place, what all moslems in the world see if pray(Ka'bah). Pilgrimage to the Ka'bah is incumbent upon men for the sake of Allah, upon everyone who is able to undertake the journey to it.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-32527024871617502182006-12-24T23:15:00.000+03:002006-12-24T23:46:34.668+03:00Day 24th - Study EnglishAs long as study English in dormitory, not only about nursing, but also grammar, structure, spelling and so on. We listened tape recorder, talk about English song, news, film and so on.<br /><br />We did English conversation every time, even outside of dormitory. Because we want our English fluently. Sometimes we went to Juanda street, because so many American or European people stay in this place because cheaper hotel. We met them and practice our English there.<br /><br />We hope pass in our exam, like IELTS or TOEFL. But our teacher, for going to Middle East no need pass IELTS or TOEFL, just pass from written and conversation exam in Nursing. So, grammar not so important, only study about nursing should be!Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-32888076013382724122006-12-23T22:08:00.000+03:002006-12-23T22:19:24.200+03:00Day 23rd - Breakfast ProblemsWhat is our breakfast today? We are not European people who take breakfast only with bread and margarine, we are Indonesians and our breakfast is rice! What is this?<br />Yeah, today Mrs Lili prepared breakfast not like usually. Actually she want to make variation of food, but all participants didn't like to take. So, she promised will change with another type.<br /><br />After 2 weeks, again strange breakfast, glutinous rice with coconut. What is this? Nobody want to taste it. Again we complaint to her, since today, she will prepare only rice for us!<br /><br />We are still in Indonesia madam Lili, so let us eat and enjoy rice for our food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with rice forever.....he he heProud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-51595667606577583872006-12-23T20:39:00.000+03:002006-12-23T21:30:40.894+03:00Day 22nd - My FriendsI still remember faces of my friends, even though most of them I didn't see again after finishing that time. Mas Fauzi, mas Bambang, Agus, Joko, Rasto, Made, Dewi are my friends and nowadays I meet them again as nurses in Kuwait. Jamhuri, Sigit, Tika and Mara were worked in Kuwait also, but they already resigned.<br /><br />Some of us also worked in Saudi and Dubai. Kak Maimun, Misni, mas Tri didn't work to abroad because so many reasons and they still as nurses in Islamic Hospital Jakarta. <br /><br />I'm so sorry to another friends, still I can't remember all of us, but I will mention again if I will meet our friends in Kuwait. Regards for all of you, may Allah bless us forever.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-86239885181739219412006-12-21T08:41:00.000+03:002006-12-21T08:51:17.185+03:00Day 21st - Study and TravelAfter 2 weeks with contuinity for studying, we already bored, we need relax for freshing...so we told to dr Ateeya to give us chance go somewhere, especially participants from out of Jakarta. <br />She gave us time to go to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol like Dysneyland. We played everything there like childhood, we so happy, eventhough we have to pay by ourselves. Its good travelling for us, because in our city, we don't have this place. And in this place also, we can practise our English with native speaker, because so many Americans or Europeans come in, because there is beach with cottages, seaworld, international standard swimming pool, restaurants, etc.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-50339143705454444232006-12-20T11:37:00.000+03:002006-12-20T11:57:33.924+03:00Day 20th - Time of StudyDear my readers......<br />In my country Indonesia, we love bahasa Indonesia (our national language), so all subject lessons from kinder garden until university, most of us use bahasa. Thats way, in nursing also, our teachers teach us with bahasa. In this nursing training, they teach us in English, so who will graduate from it, may go to abroad.<br /><br />After waking up in the morning, most of us will go for <span style="font-style:italic;">Fajr</span> Pray(for moslems) in mosque near our dormitory. Then I will my breakfast what prepared by servant in dormitory. At 7 am, we go together to Islamic Hospital for class. They divided us become 2 classes, so each class 25 nurses.<br />Again we introduce our selves with new teacher, his name is Mr. Herman in my class and Miss Erna in another class. Mr. Herman also a nurse, but Miss Erna is not, she is an English teacher. But she knows about nursing.<br />We study until 9 am then break, at 10 am we started again with change teachers. Miss Erna in my class(A class) and Mr. Herman in B class. We finish at 12 mid day for praying <span style="font-style:italic;">Duhur</span>and lunch.<br />At 2 pm to 4 pm, we study about culture of Middle East countries. After that, we will go back to our dormitory for everything, take bath, washing dress, t shirt,etc.<br />At 7 pm, we take our dinner and at 8 pm, Mr. Herman come to our dormitory to give review lesson, this is depend on who wants to follow, up to participants, they want to join in this program or study by themselves.<br />Every day, we study from Monday to Friday. Saturday only until 12 mid day, and Sunday off.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-41630825815685633012006-12-19T07:01:00.000+03:002006-12-19T07:19:40.560+03:00Day 19th - Nursing TrainingToday August 24,1998 I started as a participant for nursing Training in Merah Delima dormitory and Islamic Hospital Jakarta for class. There 50 nurses from all Indonesia,most of them from Jakarta. From Surabaya, me and Made, but i knew him only in this place,because he work in Jakarta, but his parents in Nganjuk - East Java.<br />From 50 nurses, 20 are female nurse. We stayed in one dormitory, each room 2 nurses. I stayed with Wawan from Palembang South Sumatra.<br />We started with introducing among us with Dr Ateeyah as a moderator. We introduced until 10 pm, then sleep time, but most of us, still not sleep, because we want to know each other, specially our roommate.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-71144142311348908252006-12-19T06:45:00.000+03:002006-12-19T06:59:35.394+03:00Day 18 - Exam and PassI came in train station Senen Jakarta early morning and by bajaj(three cycle traditional transportation) go to Islamic Hospital Cempaka Putih where registration and exam will do. Actually, I registered by facsimile from Surabaya, so today I just confirm and follow the exam.<br /><br />After 2 days, they announced pass person. I was included. So, start from August 24 to November 21, 1998 I was a participant in adjustment training which be held by Indonesia Department of Man Power Director General of Guiding Training and Man Power Productivity (BINALATTAS) cooperate with Islamic Hospital Foundation Jakarta.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-22315211588460197102006-12-17T13:14:00.000+03:002006-12-17T13:29:27.179+03:00Day 17th - Canceled Become LecturerMy friend, mbak Dyah who works in Islamic Hospital Jakarta told me if there is job vacation for nurse in Saudi Arabia. They will close registration after 3 days. It so close, so I called Director of Nursing Academy and told her if I can't join today, because I have to go to Jakarta. She understood with my reason, and give me permission to go to Jakarta. I told her,if I pass, I will go to Saudi, if not, please give me chance to become lecturer again.<br />I told to my parents and they give me money to go to Jakarta...thanks my mom and dad, God bless you forever...Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-35881152926847376852006-12-16T12:54:00.000+03:002006-12-16T13:02:43.800+03:00Day 16th - Go back to SurabayaI couldn't find good job in Jakarta,so I decided to go back to my city. By the cheapest train for long journey more than 24 hours I came back to Surabaya. I lived in Jemur Gayungan.<br />I applied as lecturer in my nursing academy. After finishing all interviews and exam, I passed. Thanks God. That day, I will go to my first duty when my friend in Jakarta called me by phone...Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-86432034579202984972006-12-15T21:37:00.000+03:002006-12-15T21:50:13.807+03:00Day 15th - Business CreditMore than 1 week I stayed with my aunt family in Bekasi, I tried to get a job, even not for nurse. I read job vacancy in newspaper, there is one Business Credit job vacation. I didn't understand what job is. I came at the office, meet secretary and so many applicants were there.<br /><br />I asked them what business credit, they didn't want to answer. So I just wait until they called me to interview.<br /><br />I met with Manager of Business Credit who asked me about anything and ask also why I graduated from nursing want to come in economic area, especially business credit, I just answered if I want to know what meaning of Business Credit is.<br />He was smile and told me if I didn't pass interview, so its mean I still didn't understand what Business Credit is.<br /><br />Reader.......don't worry, tomorrow I will go to Surabaya and get job as a nurse. To be continued...Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950163122497841061.post-27787049135430172202006-12-15T16:38:00.000+03:002006-12-15T16:50:52.291+03:00Acid Reflux DiseaseAcid Reflux Disease or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, commonly referred to as GERD is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus. <br /><br />Acid Reflux Disease is a chronic condition. Once it begins, it usually is life-long. If there is injury to the lining of the esophagus (esophagitis), this also is a chronic condition. Moreover, after the esophagus has healed with treatment and treatment is stopped, the injury will return in most patients within a few months. Once treatment for Acid Reflux Disease is begun, therefore, it usually will need to be continued indefinitely.<br /><br />Actually, the reflux of the stomach's liquid contents into the esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. In fact, one study found that reflux occurs as frequently in normal individuals as in patients with Acid Reflux Disease. In patients with Acid Reflux Disease, however, the refluxed liquid contains acid more often, and the acid remains in the esophagus longer.<br /><br />Acid Reflux Disease can be a serious problem during pregnancy. The elevated hormone levels of pregnancy probably cause reflux by lowering the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter. At the same time, the growing fetus increases the pressure in the abdomen. Both of these effects would be expected to increase reflux. Also, patients with diseases that weaken the esophageal muscles, such as scleroderma or mixed connective tissue diseases, are more prone to develop Acid Reflux Disease.Proud as Indonesian Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298593889846680999noreply@blogger.com0