SPARKLSS Student Magazine
CHAIRMAN SPEAK
It is indeed happy to note that Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College is organizing its College Day celebrations CRESCITA 2K17 on 24th March 2017. Nursing care by profession is called a Noble art and it has proved its significance in the concept of Holistic Health care. I congratulate Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College to have found time for the students to exhibit their extracurricular and co curricular talents and to recreate for a while. I wish the College Day celebrations a grand success.
M.K. Rajagopalan Chairman–SBECPT
CHANCELLOR SPEAK Nursing Profession for Achieving Social Justice As I was drafting this message the breaking news was about the ill treatment meted to Kerala nursing students. This raises administrative, moral and ethical issues. I recollected my own med school days when students depended on nurses for their hands-on training. The first ever episiotomy, breach delivery and the very first forceps that I did were under the supervision of labor room nurse in-charge. I was and I am ever grateful. But recognition to the profession always eluded. Today a nurse can become a PhD but elsewhere are working towards becoming a physician. A Registered Nurse discharges many of the physician’s responsibilities including prescribing, inducing anesthesia and much more. Then why not an India Nurse? ‘CRESCITA’, is it ‘somatic or professional growth’. Nurses crying and want “growth, growth and growth”. Professional growth is to seek avenues of opportunities and want to grow on par with other professions. But, first understand the profession’s past and what you want in future. The sustained growth so far, has not been on par with that taking place elsewhere. Look at your Instructors, trainers and supervisors who are like charioteers. Get on to the chariot which is your right and learn to surpass. Nursing profession is emerging assuming the responsibility to take part in attaining care for justice, human rights and universal healthcare. ‘Sparklss’ or is it ‘spark-less’ in the profession? Your profession is emerging as a radiant profession. In the past, you were thrown out of the mainstream of healthcare profession; ego or friction between professions! But know that your unexplored talent is still burning under the cover of ash. Explore the ‘shining metal’ not with a flash light but with your flare for professional growth. The time is ripe. Bring out a spark of revolution and discharge your power, igniting a fierce force to tackle problems of the community healthy with responsibility. Bring out your internal combustion to serve the humanity. Have self-confidence, maintain high standards, practice code of conduct and nurture profession with dignity. Your profession required to assume responsibility for enforcing social justice and human rights. ‘Caring patient’ is more important than ‘curing’-makes a modern nurse a nurse. It is more than responsibility; it is obligation towards the society. My suggestion is that you must come out of the shell, advance yourself with confidence and shed your inhibitions and make your profession worthy.
Prof. Rajaram Pagadala
VICE CHANCELLOR SPEAK
The main aim of extracurricular activities is personality development. The success achieved by students in these activities in turn promotes them to take up their professional studies with a positive mindset. All-round personality development as well as intellectual development is not addressed explicitly by the nursing curriculum; curricula must be supplemented with extracurricular activities to nurture the development of these characteristics. Extracurricular activities are defined as those activities which are not the components of academic curriculum but an integral part of educational environment. KGNC has always been playing a Facilitatory role by channelizing their students’ energy into effective personality development through extra-curricular activities. The Italian word Crescita means ‘growth’ – may the talents of Kasthurbians continue to grow and blossom through Crescita-2017! The annually released electronic version of “Crescita” captures and displays the talent of KGNC students in literary pursuits and fine arts. Best wishes to all those who contributed to the release of the CD.
Prof KR Sethuraman. MD. Vice Chancellor – SBVU
PRINCIPAL SPEAKS
A desire can change nothing, A decision can change something But a determination can change everything.
It gives me great pleasure to pen a few words as a prologue to our bi-annual student’s magazine SPARKLSS-2017 the 4th issue release on the occasion of the college day celebrations CRESCITA-2017. Empowerment of students for their all round development through education is our cherished desire. It is a time for churning out the latent talents of the students and witnesses their potentials. I am proud to state that our students are endowed with enormous energy and potentials within themselves. I am sure that this student’s magazine will make them move forward towards their dreams. My congratulation to the editorial team for their determined efforts in bringing out this magazine. I invite you to read and immerse yourself in the unfolding art and be exulted.
Dr. Renuka K Principal
EDITOR SPEAK
It gives me immense pleasure that the 4th issue of SPARKLSS..2K17 is brought out on the occasion of the College day Celebration CRESCITA 2K17. The colours of excitement, happiness and curiosity has once again lit a sparkle in everyone’s mind. The student’s magazine released biannually provides a maiden venture for the young buds to blossom out their talents. Indeed , I am very happy to note that the organizing batch Reyzentrons has imbibed the spirit of oneness and is working zealously towards the colourful festivity CRESCITA 2K17. I am sure that the fragrance attributed to the teamwork and dedication by the members of the Editorial Committee would illuminate the heart and minds of the readers. Good Luck and Happy Reading
Prof. P. Sumathy Vice Principal, HOD Child Health Nursing
KASTURBIANS COMPENDIUM SYLLOGE OF ORGANIC FOODS “Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.�
Organic food is food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming. Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming in general features practices that strive to cycle resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Organizations regulating organic products may restrict the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers in farming. In general, organic foods are also usually not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents or synthetic food additives. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as organic within their borders. In the context of these regulations, organic food is produced in a way that complies with organic standards set by regional organizations, national governments and international organizations. Although the produce of kitchen gardens may be organic, selling food with an organic label is regulated by Governmental food safety authorities, such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or European Commission There is not sufficient evidence in medical literature to support claims that organic food is safer or healthier than conventionally grown food. While there may be some differences in the nutrient and antinutrient contents of organically- and conventionally-produced food, the variable nature of food production and handling makes it difficult to generalize results. Claims that organic food tastes better are generally not supported by evidence. LEGAL DEFINITION: The National Organic Program (run by the USDA) is in charge of the legal definition of organic in the United States and does organic certification. Organic food production is a self-regulated industry with government oversight in some countries, distinct from private gardening. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan, and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification based on government-defined standards in order to market food as organic within their borders. In the context of these regulations, foods marketed as organic are produced in a way that complies with organic standards set by national governments and international organic industry trade organizations. In the United States, organic production is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote
ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. If livestock are involved, the livestock must be reared with regular access to pasture and without the routine use of antibiotics or growth hormones. Processed organic food usually contains only organic ingredients. If non-organic ingredients are present, at least a certain percentage of the food's total plant and animal ingredients must be organic (95% in the United States, Canada, and Australia). Foods claiming to be organic must be free of artificial food additives, and are often processed with fewer artificial methods, materials and conditions, such as chemical ripening, food irradiation, and genetically modified ingredients.Pesticides are allowed as long as they are not synthetic. However, under US federal organic standards, if pests and weeds are not controllable through management practices, nor via organic pesticides and herbicides, "a substance included on the National List of synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production may be applied to prevent, suppress, or control pests, weeds, or diseases. Several groups have called for organic standards to prohibit nanotechnology on the basis of the precautionary principle in light of unknown risks of nanotechnology. The use of nanotechnology-based products in the production of organic food is prohibited in some jurisdictions (Canada, the UK, and Australia) and is unregulated in others. PUBLIC PERCEPTION: There is widespread public belief that organic food is safer, more nutritious, and better tasting than conventional food, which has largely contributed to the development of an organic food culture. Consumers purchase organic foods for different reasons, including concerns about the effects of conventional farming practices on the environment, human health, and animal welfare. The most important reason for purchasing organic foods seems to be beliefs about the products' health-giving properties and higher nutritional value. These beliefs are promoted by the organic food industry, and have fueled increased demand for organic food despite higher prices and difficulty in confirming these claimed benefits scientifically. Organic labels also stimulate the consumer to view the product as having more positive nutritional value. Psychological effects such as the “halo� effect, which are related to the choice and consumption of organic food, are also important motivating factors in the purchase of organic food. The perception that organic food is low-calorie food or health food appears to be common. TASTE: There is no good evidence that organic food tastes better than its non-organic counterparts. There is evidence that some organic fruit is drier than conventionally grown fruit; a slightly drier fruit may also have a more intense flavor due to the higher concentration of flavoring substances. Some foods, such as bananas, are picked when unripe, are cooled to prevent ripening while they are shipped to market, and then are induced to ripen quickly by exposing them to propylene or ethylene, chemicals produced by plants to induce their own ripening; as flavor and texture changes during ripening, this process may affect those qualities of the treated fruit.The issue of ethylene
use to ripen fruit in organic food production is contentious because ripeness when picked often does affect taste; opponents claim that its use benefits only large companies and that it opens the door to weaker organic standards. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Organic vegetables at a farmers' market, With respect to chemical differences in the composition of organically grown food compared with conventionally grown food, studies have examined differences in nutrients, antinutrients, and pesticide residue NUTRIENTS: Many people believe that organic foods have higher content of nutrients and thus are healthier than conventionally produced foods.. A systematic review and meta-analysis found that organic meat had comparable or slightly lower levels of saturated fat and monounsaturated fat as conventional meat, but higher levels of both overall and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.Another meta-analysis published the same year found no significant differences in levels of saturated and monounsaturated fat between organic and conventional milk, but significantly higher levels of overall and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in organic milk than in conventional milk. ECONOMICS: Demand for organic foods is primarily driven by concerns for personal health and for the environment. Global sales for organic foods climbed by more than 170 percent since 2002 reaching more than $63 billion in 2011 while certified organic farmland remained relatively small at less than 2 percent of total farmland under production, increasing in OECD and EU countries (which account for the majority of organic production) by 35 percent for the same time period. Organic products typically cost 10 to 40% more than similar conventionally produced products, to several times the price.[99] Processed organic foods vary in price when compared to their conventional counterparts. While organic food accounts for 1–2% of total food production worldwide, the organic food sales market is growing rapidly with between 5 and 10 percent of the food market share in the United States according to the Organic Trade Association significantly outpacing sales growth volume in dollars of conventional food products. World organic food sales jumped from US $23 billion in 2002 ,$63 billion in 2011.Ideas that organic food could be healthier and better for the environment originated in the early days of the organic movement as a result of publications like the 1943 book The Living Soil and Farming and Gardening for Health or Disease
A . RAMIYA, I- YEAR, B.Sc Nursing
Basic tips to control mobile radiation exposure: Ninety-one percent of Americans and nearly 5 billion people worldwide use a cell phone. Increasingly, cell phones are becoming a vital part of our lives, functioning as our primary mode of personal and business communication as well as our calendars, cameras, MP3 players, and address books. It is hard to imagine a world where we didn’t have all these functionalities at our fingertips. But at what cost to our health? Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from potential harm from radiofrequency radiation emitted by these devices: 1. Always use a hands-free headset or the speakerphone setting when talking on your cell phone. Some researchers say a wired headset, especially a “hollow tube” headset you can special-order—which will be labeled as such and uses hollow tubes rather than wires to conduct sound—is the best. But even a Bluetooth wireless headset will reduce your radio-frequency radiation exposure by several thousand folds. 2. Keep the phone off your body. Carry your phone in a purse or bag with the antenna (back of the phone) pointed away from you, not in your pocket or bra. When you’re talking on it (with a headset or on speakerphone) put it on a table in front of you. Just a few inches can substantially reduce your radiation exposure. 3. Text instead of talking. Holding your cell phone away from your head to send text messages exposes you to less radiation than talking on it without a headset. 4. Turn it off. Phones only emit radio-frequency radiation when they’re searching for or receiving a signal, so a phone that’s off or in “airplane mode” is safe. 5. Replace cordless phones with corded models. Cordless phones can emit as much radiation as cell phones and the charging station constantly emits radiation. 6. Use a low-radiation cell phone. Search FCC.gov/cgb/sar to find out the specific absorbency rate (SAR) level of your model, or consult the Environmental Working Group’s online database: EWG.org/cell phones. But no matter how low the SAR of your phone is, it’s still important the phone away from your head and body whenever possible. 7. Keep your cell phone, cordless phone, and wireless modem away from your head. All three will expose you to radio-frequency radiation, so banish all three from the bedroom or, at least, keep them away from your head and body. If you must have wireless Internet, turn off your router when you’re not using it, especially at night—a power strip with a timer can help.
8. Keep your phone fully charged. When a cell phone’s signal strength is weak or blocked, it has to work harder—and consequently emits more radiation. 9. Be wary of devices that claim to block EMF exposure. A Google search yielded 236,000 results for “EMF protection,” most of which were sites selling “protective” devices ranging from pendants and crystals to microchips and herbal remedies. Most experts agree that many are based on quasi-science and there’s no evidence that they work. Some “EMF shields” for your phone can actually increase the amount of radiation that it emits, since they block the signal and the phone has to work harder. 10. Don’t give cell phones to young children as toys or pacifiers. If you occasionally let your small to play on your cell phone, put it into “airplane mode” so it won’t search for a signal—which means it won’t emit radiation. 11. Take care with older children. Children are more susceptible to potential harm from radio-frequency radiation than adults. If you give your children a cell phone for safety reasons, also give them a headset and encourage them to text or use the speakerphone instead of putting the phone close to their heads. 12. Please be careful. Save your brain. Please use your left ear while using cell (mobile), because if you use the right one, it will affect the brain directly. Mrs. S Rajeswari, Associate Prof, KGNC
WHY SELF ESTEEM IMPORTANT My Self Esteem Is High Becoz “I HONOUR WHO IAM” -
Lousie Hay
Whether it’s personal, professional or social, high self esteem is extremely important in every aspect of life. Yet, many struggles to find it. Not only is your DNA and fingerprints different from everyone else, your mind , your looks, your way of thinking and your approach towards life is unique too ! Many with low self esteem are not expressive. In other words, they find their beliefs, opinions and thoughts to be insignificant and try to hide or suppress them. So here are a few simple ways to help you to develop good self esteem. 1. Know that you are unique Accept the fact that you are unique and special. Every human being is unique and special and born with some extra ordinary traits. You just need to recognize those
special gifts that you are blessed with. To recognize these gifts, you have to accept the fact that you are unique and cannot be compared with anyone else in the world, because there is no one else in the world that is quite like you as Xerox. Wherever you cast your glance, you will find diversity which attests to the fact that your belief, thinking process and perception towards life also differs. So if you respect yourself and show the world your true self, the world will love you. And if they don’t, just let it be because everyone has their own opinions and choices. 2. Consider yourself to be equally significant The best way to enhance your self esteem is to consider yourself to be equally significant as others and love yourself for the way you are, and sometimes create a difference in somebody’s life or circumstances 3. Learn from failures A failure like having lost something or a job or you may have been dumped in a relationship, it should be realized. Because all your failures play a major role in life and tend to bring you’re hidden and true personality, to teach lessons and help you to grow in life. Develop a positive outlook towards your abilities, life, confidence and sail through all the problems of life. Tips to boost self esteem
Fire your internal critic Adopt healthy habits Stay motivated Practice a little self appreciation each day Write down the three things you like about yourself every day Do what is right and not what is easy Treat others with kindness Experiment with new things Don’t compare yourself with others Spend a quality time with people who wants you to grow. Remind yourself what you are doing. Doing and why you are G. Priyalatha I year M. Sc nursing
EXPLOITATION OF WATER RESOURCES: Water!!
Water!!
Water!!
Everything in the world is made up of water. Earth contains about 3/4 parts full of water, human body is made up of 75% of water. Nothing will be created without water. Each and every living or non living organism is dependent on water either directly or indirectly. There was a great legend in the Tamil history, THIRUVALLUVAR. He denoted the importance of water in his epic THIRUKURAL as, Even though we have excelled in Culture, Technology, Norms and practices as a human being we are always dependent on water for our whole life period and no any alternative for water is discovered yet. But nowadays we are exploiting this vast Resource by using it as a Commodity. We are exploiting it every day in our daily activities. Water – A Resource not a Commodity: Water is a resource before it came into the hands of this globalised men. Because at present water is used as commodity to earn money. For our daily purpose we are depending on the mineral water cans/bottles dealers. Also these water bottles are distributed across the world and widely in all public places like railway stations, theaters, parks, bus stands, airports, temples, shopping malls, etc,. Bottled water is a slow poison to us. We all should raise our hands to ban the packaged water bottles and to stop selling the water. Each and every living being has the right to make use of the available in this world. Using water as commodity for our sake is a sin. For every liter of bottled water we are spending 7 liters of normal water.. Wastage of water in daily activities: Note: Amount of water mentioned below are from an average pukka house with water tank of capacity to hold 2,000 liters.
Daily activities Brushing
Hand washing
Our regular method Keeping the water tap opened for above 5 minutes Keeping the water tap opened for above 2 minutes
Amount of water spent 45 liters
18 liters
Correct Method
Amount of water spent
Amount of water saved
Using mugs
1 liter
44 liters
Reducing the use
0.75 liters
17.25 liters
Shaving
Bathing
Gardening
Washing Vehicles
Keeping the water tap opened for above 5 minutes Keeping the water tap opened till the end of bathing. Keeping the hose pipes opened for above 5 minutes. Using the hose pipe above 10 minutes.
Total amount of water
18 liters
Using mugs
2 liters
16 liters
90 liters
Using adequate stored water
20 liters
70 liters
150 liters
Using recycled water from kitchen and bathrooms.
20 liters
130 liters
400 liters
Using buckets to store and use water to wash
30 liters
370 liters
73.75 liters
647.25 liters
721 liters
Reference: NEAC – 2016 (National Environmental Awareness Camp), New Delhi. From the above report we came to know that we are wasting about 10 times the required amount of water. If we control this we can save 9 times the required level. Prevention of resources: I like to insist 3 R’s which are considered to be the most prominent and suitable ways to conserve water sources.
REUSE
REDUCE
RECYCLE
REUSE : This method is very prominent in our society in which the used water is reused for supplementary purposes. For example, Reusing the water used for washing kitchen articles to watering the vegetable plants and flower plants. Diverting the water used for bathing to watering the trees and grasslands.
REDUCE: This method will automatically come into existence when the water is reused. Thus the exploitation can be reduced. If we close the taps correctly before going to bed it will stop the drip flow of water. Because in a particular area the water wasted drop by drop every night for a month is enough to irrigate the agricultural lands of a particular village for 3 days. RECYCLE: This is the widely used method to make use of the available resources in a useful manner. Recycling means the filtration and removal of waste materials from the used water and making it available for reusing. And nowadays nano technologies are used in this method and it becomes very efficient and economic. Rainwater harvesting: This was the widely known and used method of preserving water resources. It will be more suitable to store water for future use and to restore the underground water. Impacts of exporting goods in exploitation: (Strategy of developed countries to save their remaining resources)
India is now a leading country in exports. But that was the very big backlog for our country by which we are losing our own resources to other countries. On the other hand the developed countries started importing rather than exporting to save the remaining. Germany and Italy has the ability to make the machineries which produce clothes we wear but they didn’t produce the clothes. Because, for each and every 2 meters of cloth we are spending about 10 liters of water. About 3 years ago USA is the top exporter of Oranges. But now they are aware of their resources and decreased exporting. Because, to produce 1kg of Orange 60 liters of water is required. China was the chief exporter of pork (meat of domestic pig). But they also decreased the exporting. It has also a reason that to produce 1 kg of pork requires about 400 liters of water. Other countries took their legs back from exploiting resources. Even though we have the best scientists and socialists we are not aware of that. We should save the water resources as soon as possible.
A PRIDE IN OUR CAMPUS (MGMC & RI): I feel proud to remind the most notable plus point of our MGMC&RI campus which was the waste water recycling system which stands as the best example for the 3 R ‘s, “REUSE REDUCE RECYCLE” ABOUT 3,00,000 LITERS OF WATER IS RECYCLED EVERYDAY
The future is constructed not only by others but also by our children. So we should not exploit the resources which are gifted by our ancestors by carelessness. If this exploitation continues definitely within 20 years no human species will exist. A recent report says that, every year about 3million people die from unsafe drinking water. So don’t let that happen to our children in future and gift them the resources which we are enjoying and let them enjoy that. By this I conclude with a saying, SAVE WATER RESOURCES AND SAVE FUTURE
Naveen R B.Sc(N) - Iyear
MUSIC-SOUL OF LIFE "Music gives a soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, And life to everything." Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound).Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces and pieces that combine singing and instruments. In its most general form, the actvities describing music as an art form or cultural activity include the creation of works of music, the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music as tones ordered horizontally as melodies and vertically as harmonies. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to. In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key role in religious rituals rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage), social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a community choir.The music industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces, individuals who perform music, individuals who record music (music producers and sound
engineers), individuals who organize concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings and sheet music and scores to customers. Analysis of styles: Some styles of music, classical music, pop music, rock music and many related styles, the most common chords are triads– three notes usually played at the same time. The most commonly used chords are the major chord and the minor chord. An example of a major chord is the three pitches C, E and G. An example of a minor chord is the three pitches A, C and E. Harmony refers to the "vertical" sounds of pitches in music, which means pitches that are played or sung together at the same time to create a chord Texture Rhythm: Rhythm is the arrangement of sounds and silences in time. Meter animates time in regular pulse groupings, called measures or bar Prehistoric music: A bone flute is over 41,000 years old. Prehistoric music can only be theorized based on findings from Paleolithic archaeology sites. Flutes are often discovered, carved from bones in which lateral holes have been pierced; these are thought to have been blown at one end like the Japanese shakuhachi. India has one of the oldest musical traditions in the world —references to Indian classical music are found in the Vedas, ancient scriptures of the Hindu tradition. Ancient Egypt: The ancient Egyptians credited one of their gods, Thoth, with the invention of music, with Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilize the world. The earliest material and representational evidence of Egyptian musical instruments dates to the Predynastic period, but the evidence is more securely attested in the Old Kingdom when harps, flutes and double clarinets were played. the majority of the songs are addressed to the Hindu deities. There are also many songs emphasizing love and other social issues. Asian music: The music cultures of Arabia, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Chinese classical music, the traditional art or court music of China has a history stretching over around three thousand years. It has its own unique systems of musical notation, as well as musical tuning and pitch, musical instruments and styles or musical genres. Music psychology: Modern music psychology aims to explain and understand musical behavior and experience In addition to its focus on fundamental perceptions and cognitive processes; music psychology is a field of research with practical relevance for many areas,
including music Performance, composition, education, criticism, and therapy, as well as investigations of human aptitude, skill, intelligence, creativity, and social behavior. Cognitive neuroscience of music: Cognitive neuroscience of music is the scientific study of brain-based mechanisms involved in the cognitive processes underlying music. These behaviors include music listening, performing, composing, reading, writing, and ancillary activities. It also is increasingly concerned with the brain basis for musical aesthetics and musical emotion. The field is distinguished by its reliance on direct observations of the brain, using such techniques as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), magneto-encephalography (MEG), Psychoacoustics: Psychoacoustics is the scientific study of sound perception. More specifically, it is the branch of science studying the psychological and physiological responses associated with sound (including speech and music). It can be further categorized as a branch of psychophysics Music therapy is an interpersonal process in which a trained therapist uses music and all of its facets—physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic, and spiritual—to help clients to improve or maintain their health. Music has long been used to help people deal with their emotions. In the 17th century, the scholar Robert Burton's The Anatomy of Melancholy argued that music and dance were critical in treating mental illness, especially melancholia. He noted that music has an "excellent power ...to expel many other diseases" and he called it "a sovereign remedy against despair and melancholy." He pointed out that in Antiquity, Canus, a Rhodian fiddler, used music to "make a melancholy man merry,a lover more enamored, a religious man more devout. In November 2006, Dr. Michael J. Crawford and his colleagues also found that music therapy helped schizophrenic patients In the Ottoman Empire, mental illness were treated by music. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato A. RAMIYA. I-YEAR, B.Sc (N)
INDIAN CULTURE CULTURE IS THE ART OF LIVING It refers to the intellectual development evolved out of the physical and mental training acquired in the course of the ages in a country. The culture of India (or) Indian culture can be best expressed as comprising the following Humanity - The mildness of the Indians has continued till date, despite the aggressiveness of the Muslim conquerors and the reforming zeal of the British, the Portuguese and the Dutch. The Indians are noted for their humanness and calm nature without any harshness in their principles and ideals . Tolerance - Gandhiji’s satyagraha principle or Ahimsa - freedom without taking a drop of blood, worked wonders and
gave credit to India in the international arena. Swami Vivekananda in his famous Chicago Speech on the 11th of September, 1893 spoke of this. Closely knit Social system - The Indian Social System is mostly based on the Joint family System, but for some of the recently cropped nuclear families. The families are closely knit with Grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandsons sharing the same spirit, tradition and property. CULTURAL HERITAGE: India’s one billion people have descended from a variety of races. The oldest ones are the Negroid aboriginals called the Adivasis or First settlers. Then there are the Dravidians, The Aryans, the Mongols, The Semites and innumerable inter-mixtures of one with the other. Swami Vivekananda (1863- 1902) laid stress on physical development as a prerequisite for spiritual development, which in turn leads to the development of the culture of the country. For the past 1000 years various foreign invasions like that of the Huns, the Kushanas, The Arabs, The Muslims, TheDutch, The French and the British took place. So the Indians were exposed to cultures that were totally alien to them. Several attempts were made by the Indian rulers like the Pallavas, the Chalukyas, the Palas, the Rashtrakutas, the Cholas, and the Vijayanagar Emperors to give the Indians an administration, which was in consonance with the cultural heritage of the country. Later in the century Westernization of Indian culture began , but it was stemmed by the efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dayananda Saraswathi, Swami Vivekananda, Narayana Guru, Maharisi, Aurobindo, etc. Then there took place a Renaissance, that emphasized the need to recognize the country’s own culture while ushering in an age of modernity. If India’s culture tended to become tolerant, accommodating, open-minded, deeply but not ostensibly spiritual and concerned with the common human welfare, then it is due to the great and relentless efforts of our great ancestors and leaders. Thanks to them our country has achieved a common culture, despite a staggering pluralistic society. By Nivetha.G 1st year M.Sc(N)
DEMONETIZATION Demonetization is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tends. The current form or forms of money is pulled from circulation and retired, often to be replaced with new notes or coins. Though it is a best way to end corruption, but it has created a major change by affecting the normal life style of the people. In our country demonetization was passed on the currency notes like Rs.500 and Rs.1000 by creating a new forms of currency notes like Rs.500 and Rs.2000. If this demonetization was passed to all form of currency like Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000. It would have been further effective in encling corruption, although it effects the normal life style of the people.
Anyway, according to me it’s 50% effective, which our Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi has initiated towards demonetization. K. Hemachandran B. Sc.,(N), III year.
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A healthy food plan for your children helps to maintain healthy eating habits and thus helps in energetic physical activity. Breastfeeding is exclusively important up to two years of age for all the children, as it helps in building immunity and promotes growth and development. Calcium is a very important mineral present in milk, curd, sesame seeds, cheese, seafood and certain fruits. It helps in building strong bones and teeth. It also mineralization and maintenance of bones. Vitamin D is formed in the skin upon exposure to sunlight. This vitamin along with calcium and phosphorus plays an important role in supporting the growth of bones. Energy needs for children are higher compared to adults, due to increased basal metabolic rate, growth and development. Fats are essential for the growth of the brain, cartilage, neuron, hormones and also to maintain the moisture of the skin. Growth monitoring is very important in children as it helps in determining their nutritional status. Healthy eating should be inculcated in children and this includes a balanced variety of foods, such as those containing all the macro and micronutrients. Iron is important for children’s growth and it is an important component of hemoglobin, which is a carrier of oxygen in the blood. Juices should be taken in limited amount. The daily intake should not exceed 125ml/day Keep a food guide, which includes three-four different food groups in each meal, (e.g.) each meal should contain carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Limit your child’s daily intake of junk foods like pizza’s, burgers, and candies. Milk is the basic essential food for each and every child. Milk contains calcium, protein, vitamin D and phosphorous which are the key elements for the growth and development of bones, muscles and teeth. Nutritive snacks like breads, cereals, fruits, vegetable etc. in between meals helps children to stabilize their energy levels and moods till their next meal. Obesity in children is a warning sign as it can lead to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, PCOD, etc. to prevent obesity, dietary modifications need to be done. Also, encourage your children to eat small portions during meal times
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Protein in the diet is another essential component of food which needs to be given to children in a balanced way. The protein intake should be about one and a half to two grams per kilo of bodyweight. Quality of food is more important than the quantity of food. Rewards are important for children too. But it is best to try and reward them with healthier options. Sugary drinks should be avoided as they are the largest source of added sugar and a vital contributor of calories, which in turn leads to childhood obesity. Teeth care is really important and a healthy diet rich in calcium and phosphorous helps in maintaining strong teeth. Underweight is another problem common in certain kids. Such kids should be motivated to eat properly. Vitamins and minerals play a major role in the growth and development of children. Water requirement is high in infants and children. Children have a larger body surface area per unit of body weight and a decreased capacity to sweat, compared to adults. Extra energy is needed to complete with the growth of your child. And extra energy is obtained from healthy nutritious food. Yogurt or curd is the best source of vitamin D, calcium, and probiotics. It also protects your child from harmful bacteria. Zinc-rich diets help in fighting the common cold by maintaining a strong immune system. Foods rich in zinc are chicken, beans, cereals, and fortified foods. By Ms. Keerthiga V M.Sc(N) I year
RHAPSODY HOLD ON YOUR SMILE If stress overwhelms you like a fire envelops a piece of wood, hold on your smile. If you feel as empty as the night sky without the stars and the moon, hold on your smile. If you are tired fighting for positivity, hold on your smile. If you feel all monstars are human, hold on your smile. If you feel as drenched, drowned bee, hold on your smile. If you feel you cannot catch a scent of youth, hold on your smile. If you feel you crossed a heap of failures, hold on your smile. If you feel you drowned in darkness as the sky drowns in sea at night, hold on your smile.
If you feel the blaze of sun never touches your face, hold on your smile. Just hold on your smile as your body turns to dust after all. SUGANYA.K, M. Sc (N) 1 Year. LITTLE ANGELS FROM HEAVEN Pure soul from up above They touch our lives more than we know Always soothed by loving eyes They are so strong and true They live their life just for you. Yes they are “Nurses”! Chandraleka. S, M. Sc (N) -1 Year. A MOTHER’S LOVE A mother’s love is something that no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may It believes beyond believing when the world aroung condemns, it defines all explanation, and it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation……. Geetha K B.SC (N)-I-YEAR
WAY TO SUCCESS Every successful person has a painful story, Every painful story has a successful ending, Accept the pain and get ready to success. P.PRITHIKA B.Sc(N)-II YEAR
STREAM OF THOUGHT When I was asked to give an article for Sparkles I was a bit confused what to write. Then there was a spark in my mind to write anything which comes to my mind in
a poetical way. Though not so good at writing poems with a good slang and powerful vocabularies here I go with my stream of thoughts. Every action of ours should add Light and fragrance to our life So that it illuminates others And makes them feel good Oh! I had a thought block the entire theme changed then my thought started flowing as a letter to the lovable. A cup of coffee with you Amidst the morning due Melting together in thee From me to we You’re so sweet and close to my heart Every time you meet me You carry a sweet message in you It’s none other than you My favorite sweet ALPINO Ms. D.E. MARY CATHERIN B. Sc (N) 1ST YR. ALPHABETS OF TEACHING ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST-
Alertness and adaptability. Balanced behaviours. Co operative in teaching and learning. Discipline,Democratic and Discovery. Enthusiasm and Expectencies. Feedback. Goal setting. Human touch and hard work. Involvement and Inspirational. Judicious. Knowing. Linking and Leadership. Motivation and management. Needs. Open mindedness and objectives. Praise and personal contact. Quality teaching. Review,Relationship and Resourcefulness. ,self analysis and self control. Tutoring and technology of teaching.
U- Unbiased attitude and undivided attention. V- Voice modulation and variety of experience. W- Warmth and welcoming. X- X-ray of the teaching process. Y- Yard stick. Z- Zeal and Zest. RUBASHREE.S B.Sc(N)-II-year. FRIEND Your heart is your family Your family is your future Your future is your destiny Your destination is your ambition Your ambition is your aspiration Your love is your love Your aspiration is your motivation Your motivation is your beliefYour belief is your peace Your peace is your target Your target is your heaven. Your heaven is fun with your friends. BEING A NURSE MEANS You will never be bored You will always be frustrated You will carry immense responsibility And very little authority You will step into people’s lives And you will make a defense Some will bless you Love, courage, and endurance You will see life begin and You will experience resounding triumphs And devastating failures. You will cry a lot You will laugh a lot You will know what it is to be human And to be humane. - Melodie Chenevert Bharathi. P, III year, B.Sc., (N), KGN MUSIC IS LIFE Music ignites my soul with fire
When I m in sorrow and in pain It makes me fall in love again Music is my life after all these Years. Though ups and downs, Somehow I manage to survive In life. Through life is a rough road, Music makes me dance and Sing aloud Through hardships in life G.Punithavalli B.Sc (N)-IV year REMEMBER TO FORGET When TV came to my house, I forgot how to read books. When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings. When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze. With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook idly and rice. With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers. And lastly when I got whats app, I forgot how to talk with courtesy to my whats app friends. S.RAJESH LEO, B.Sc (N) IV year. Cake Is Tasty Cake is loved by all people n the world; It also made by butter and curd Cake is made by many chocolates and cream When people eat it they fall in dream Cake is always tasty and sweet; When people are happy they give cake as treat When we have birthday we cut cake Even the people make Cakes are made by different design They cut the cake even when they design Child runs take cake as snacks for school intervals J.Sankara Harini, B.SC (N)-I-YEAR ABOUT NURSE Nursing is a wonderful profession;
They can handle any situation Nursing is the noblest of all; They will always be erect but never fall They will not think what their life how it goes But will never forget about the patient does They live in every patient simple By seeing the patients happiness they travel a mile They have no time even to rest; They will always do the best They will not worry about the time they spend; Their service will never end NEW BORN A tiny little one; Who is new to every one Comes out with lot of cry; Blinks his crys like a star in the sky Every think is solved with the smile you bring Mom and dad are your guide When the parents carry you in their hands; They feel like crying million of lands You will not follow anyone; But we have to rush when you run.
Thamizh saral வற்றி உன்வற்றியின்கிழ்ச்சிய , ாயிடம்கூறுானாட்டுாள் ந்யயிடம்கூறுட்டிக்வ ாடுப்தாள் உடன்பிநப்பிடம்கூறுஉண்யா ! ன்தர் உநவு ளிடம்கூறுஉற்றுப்தார்தர் ஊர்க் ார் ளிடம்கூறுஊர்னம்டத்துர் ாலியிடம்கூறு ட்டிஅயப்தாள் யணவியிடம்கூறுகிழ்ச்சியில்மிப்தாள் ண்தணிடம்கூறும்பிக்ய உண்டுன்தான் உன்னிடம்கூறுத்க் யத்துக்வ ாள்ாய் உன்உர்வுக்கு உன்வற்றியின்கிழ்ச்சிய மு. அருண்ாஜ் ன்ாழ்க்ய ன்அப்தாஒருஅபிக் டல் ன்அம்ாஒருங் ாபவிரிகுடா
ன்அண்ாஒருஇந்திாப்வதருங் டல் ான்இந்க் டல் ளில்மீன்ப்பதால்ாழ்கின்பநன் வற்றி ல்வின்னும்வெடியட்டு முற்சின்னும்ண்ணீர்ஊற்றி தயிற்சின்னும்உம்இட்டு வற்றின்னும்பூக் யபப்வதநபண்டும்
அம்ா “அ” ன்ததுமிழின்முல்ழுத்து “அம்ா” ன்ததுஉல்கின்முல்ழுத்து அன்யணயபதாற்றுபாம் !அன்யதப்வதறுபாம் அ. ரிார்ட்டின், வீதி ஓப விண்மீன்கள் கருவறக்குள் கண் விழித்த ம் ாட்டின் எதிர்காம் ததருவவாபம் துயில்கின். தற்வர்களின் விறப்னற விதி என்று சுநந்து வீதி ஓபம் உபங்கும் குட்டி நிாக்கள். கால் வயிற்றுக் கஞ்சிக்கு காய்கின்ர் குட்டிச் சூரினன்கள் தறக்குவநல் அல் - அவர்கள் வயிற்றுக்குள்ளும். கந்தற கசக்கிகட்டும் வபங்களில் அபங்வகறுகிது அவநாங்கள். உடுத்த உறையும் உண்ண உணவும் உங்க உறவிைமும் இன்றி உைல் வதய்ந்த நிா இம் பிறனாய் இன்று ஒளிர்வது இருக்கட்டும் உதிப்றத நறக்காதீர்கள். M. KANIMOHI MURUGESAN,
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பிநதுற்குங் யபதிநய யபக் ண்டு தாாட்டித்ட்டிக்வ ாடு அதுறு யபக் ானும்பதாது ண் யபமூடிக்வ ாள்! டிரிபார் உணக்குத்வரிந்யப்தற்றிவ ாஞ்ொ ப்பதசு வரிாயப்தற்றிப்பதெபபதொப! வதர்ணாட்ஸல் வாயனவில்இருப்தயப்தார்த்துத் ங்குதில்தன்துவும்இல்யன அருகில்இருப்தயச்வெய்துமுடிப்தபயனாதணிாகும் ார்யனஸ்
A.Santhiya, II year விடுகதைகள்
ஆயிம்பதர்அணிகுப்தர் ஆணாலும்தூசிகிபம்தாது றும்புக்கூட்டம் ர்க்கும்வரிாவதாருள் ல்யனவல்னாம் டக்கும்வதாருள் ாற்று ஒருன்உரும்பப உந்ன்தார்யகுயநகுயந... இருள்
A.Sandhiya Second year உன்நிதைவுகளில்.......
ண்தாங்ப நீ படிவ ாண்டிருக்கிபநன்ாம்உநாடி இடங் ளில்கியடக் வில்யன ண்ணீருடன்திரும்பிதார்க்கிபநன் ாம்தகிாட் ள்ருான்று ஞாத த்திற்குந்து நீன்யணபிரிந்துவென்நஅந்வ ாடுயாணாள் நீபாதிரும்பிவில்யன துடிக்கிபநன்உன்னுடன் ொவின்விளிம்பில்ான்
நியணவின்விளிம்பில்நீ.
Suganthi II-year நட்பு
ட்பின்நியணவு ள்இல்யனவன்நால் இம்ஒரு ல்னயாபண ட்பதாடுசுற்றும்ாட் யபவிட ண்தர் ளின்நியணபாடு சுற்றும்ாட் ள்மி வும்சு ாணது.
முயற்சி முற்சிவெய்முடியும்யஅல்ன நீநியணத் ாரிம்முடியும்ய.
வற்றி வற்றின்ததுவிால்இருப்தல்ன விவிமீண்டும்மீண்டும்ழுப.
A.Asha.. II-Year. EXPLANATION OF ABDUL KALAM
A- Ability (திறம) B- Boldness (துணிவு) D- Dream (கனவு) U- Unassuming (அடக்கம்) L- Love (அன்பு) K- Kindness (பண்பு) A- Affection (அன்பு) L- Leader (தமைவர்) A- Aim (குறிக்ககோள்) M- Mercy (கருமண) மவ.கல்பனோ IV-year. முள்ளும்
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ொயனபாமுட்புரிலும் பலிபாமுட்வெடியிலும் ாற்றில்தடதடக்கும் ண்ண்ப்பூக் ள்
அயண்யனடாக்கும் அட் ாந்திப்பூக் ள் இனிாது? வறுங்ய யுடன்வெல்னாது பறுதுணிப்யதயுடன்வெல்பாம் யடக்கு?? பிபாஸ்டிக்? யதவிர்ப்பதாம் E.Suganthi second year ப ொன்ப
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திர் ானத்யஉற்றுபாக்குங் ள்... அங்குான்உங் ள் ாழ்க்ய யக் ழிக் பதாகிறீர் ள். ஜான்கென்னடி ானத்யாம் னிக் வில்யனவன்நால்அனுயடஇப்யதட்டுப னிக் பரும். ட்ர்டுங் ஒவ்வாருனினிணன்திர் ானாழ்யடிக்கும்சிற்பிஅபணான். சாலஸ்ட் நான்குதாரெமந்திரங்ெள் 1. சிந்தியுங் ள் 2. ம்புங் ள் 3. ணவு ாணுங் ள் 4. துணிந்துவெல்தடுங் ள் வால்ட்டிஸ்னி குயநகூறுயத்விர்ப்ததுதுமுற் டயாகும் சுாமிவிப ாணந்ர் னினின்முற் டயன்அருகில்சிப்தனுக்குஉவுதுான் ந்திடி ள் அன்புஅயணத்யயும்வல்லும்... ாம்அற்குஅடியாகிவிடுபாம் ர்ஜில் M.Rajasri II -year
ஓடும்நினனவுெள் இபவயில்ாயனயில் ன்பநாடந்நியணவு ள் வஞ்சின்ஓம் அளுடன்வென்நாட் ள் இனிப்தாய். அயபப்பிரிந்ாட் ள் ெப்தாய்! டந்துவென்நதாய தனித்துளிாய்இருக் டந்துந்தாய பணாதாயநாய்இருக்கிநப? ன்முடிந்துவிட்ட ாயனச்
வொல்னாரும்இல்யன ஆணால்நியணக் ன்ணம்இருக்கிப? ருடங் ள் டந்பதாதும் நக் வில்யன சிந்திக்கிபநன்?... ான்இவ்வுனய டந்துபிநகு அள்மு ம்நக்குான்று!... E. Suganthi Second year ஜல்லிக்ெட்டு இரு ால் ாயப ளும் ான்கு ால் ாயபயும் ஆற்தரிக்கும் பம்ான்இந்ஜல்லிக் ட்டு! மிர்தாட்டன்ஈெயணப ர்ந்ங் ள் ாயபஇங்ப ான்கு ால் யபக் ட்டி ருத்த்துடன்கிடக்குதுஅங்ப ! ட்டவதாம்ன்பிநந்பூமிஇது ாயப யப அடக் நியணப்ததுமுடிாஒன்று. மிழ்வீம்வொல்லும்ப ால் ள்ங்கும் அடக் நியணத்ால்ப ாதம்வதாங்கும் பிநர்வீழ்த்வீழும்பீட்டாஒழி பு ழ்ாட்டமிாவிழி.
S.Arthi second year ெடல் விரிந்திருக்கும்அண்யடியில் இனட்ெக் க் ாணஉயிர் ள் இனட்ெக் க் ாணஉயிர் யபக்வ ாண்டநீ ன்இனட்ெக் க் ாணஉயிர் யபக்வ ான்நாய்? நீஅ ா இருக்கும்பதாதுஉண்யப்தார்த்துசித்பன் அதுபநீஆதத்ா ரும்பதாதுஉண்யப்தார்த்துவிந்பன்! ன்னிப்புக்ப ட்டுநீன் ாயனத்வாடுது ஒருாள்ன்யணயும்அழிக் ா? Diet Diary: Diet during Examinations: With exams round the corner, children and parents come under pressure and stress. Can what you eat make a difference to how you cope with stress. The answer is a YES. Studies suggest that what you eat can affect your mood, alter stress levels, irritability and promote calmness. Further, it has been reported that unhealthy meals can increase stress levels. Another study indicates that students under the influence of
academic examination stress show significant increase in food intake, high fat and sugary snacks, which can be counter-productive. Further, increased stress creates a greater need for certain essential nutrients like water soluble vitamins- Vitamin B, C and minerals like zinc. The levels of vitamin C can fluctuate depending on the degree of physical and emotional stress.Nutrients such as vitamin C, B6, zinc, magnesium, potassium, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and amino acid tyrosine are required for synthesis and proper functioning of adrenal hormonesthe most important stress fighting hormone. By following some simple tips, one can protect oneself from faulty eating during stressful times and promote calmer state of mind. Beat stress by eating right: Eat smaller frequent meals to ensure a steady stream of energy and have a calming effect on the brain. Avoid large meals. Choose adequate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables like amla, citrus fruits, tomatoes, green peppers, green leafy vegetables, kiwi, broccoli, and strawberries to ensure good vitamin C status. Minimise intake of white flour, white rice, sweetened beverages and sugar. Choose whole grains like oats, barley, brown rice and whole wheat; pulses, nuts and seeds, low fat dairy, seafood, lean meats, green leafy vegetables and wheat germ to ensure adequate intake of vitamin B and zinc Avoid junk food and poor quality fat (hydrogenated- trans fats). Snack smart on fresh fruits, dry fruits, honey coated nuts, seeds, roasted whole grains, soups, salads, hot chocolate, almond milk or yogurt, to prevent swings in blood sugars and cravings. Drink plenty of fluids and remain well hydrated. Green tea, jasmine tea and cammomile tea help calm the mind. Take tea, coffee and caffeinated beverages, including colas in moderation. For those looking for memory enhancing techniques, nourish your brain with healthy food rather than gulping memory pills. Memory boosting Nutrients include: Antioxidants like vitamin A, E and C found in natural foods like eggs, carrots, brocolli, fish, nuts, green leafy vegetables and fruits. They reduce the cell damage in the brain. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, mustard oil, mustard seeds, methi, urad dal, rajma, soybeans, lobia, walnuts, bajra, and flaxseeds (alsi) are good for brain as well as good skin and heart health. Flaxseeds are the richest plant source of omega 3 fats. Vitamin B1: It keeps the nervous system healthy and is used in the biosynthesis of a number of cell constituents, including the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and gamma-amonibutyric acid. It also aids memory and learning. Good sources of vitamin B1 (Thiamin) include rice bran, wheat germ, whole wheat flour,
barley, maize (dry), eggs, cow’ milk (skimmed, whole), khoa etc.; wheat and rice bran being the richest sources. Vitamin B12: It is needed for the proper functioning of the central nervous system. It improves concentration, memory, balance and relieves irritability. Foods of animal origin like egg, lean meat, low-fat milk etc. are good sources of animal origin. Plant foods containing this vitamin include spirulina (blue green algae). Folic Acid: It is essential for the body’s clearance of homocysteine, an amino acid that causes cognitive decline and preserves cellular health. Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, pulses, wheatgerm form important sources of folic acid. By Mr. Prem, B. Sc (N) –I year
NURSING FACTS Registered nurses have anywhere from a 2-8 year degree. o One of the best things about nurses is that you can graduate with a 2 year degree and make enough money to support yourself and your family! you can take your education as far as you want, and most hospital will foot some of the bill. Most nurses make an average of $20-$38 dollars an hour. o Not many nurses make less than that, but many make much more than that. and most nurses also make time-and-a-half for overtime. Nurses can also be doctors. o You can get a doctor of philosophy (PhD) or a doctorate in nursing practice(DNP) as nurse. I actually know a doctor nurse, who is a nursing instructor: Nurses are consistently named one of the most trusted professions, year after year. o Taking care of people during times of vulnerability allows nurses to form a special bond with their patients. Most nurses are women. o Although there are plenty of male nurses, women still make up the majority of the nursing profession. This is one of my favorite things about nursing. I’m all about girl power! o There are so many opportunities for nurses to get hurt on the job. We are constantly pulling and pushing patients. We repeatedly bend over beds, straining our backs. We lift, we roll, we move people up in the bed. You will be hardpressed to find a nurse who does not retire with some sort of injury. Most nurses have to obtain continuing education hours. o Once you become a nurse, you have to maintain your “nursing knowledge”. You cannot coast through your career, refusing to learn anything new. Because nursing is constantly evolving, you have to prove that you are (trying) to keep up.
Researchers at the universities of Maryland’s school of Nursing found that 55% of 2,103 nurses surveyed were obese. Job stress and the effect of irregular work hours was cited as the cause. o Irregular breaks to eat also have to be some sort of contributing factor. AMAZING FACTS ABOUT NEW BORN BABIES
The eyes of new borns are 75% of the size they will be in adulthood. They have taste buds not only on their tongues,but also on cheeks,tonsils and back of the throat. New borns have 300 bones while adults have 200. They can’t taste salt for the first four months. They can go 5 to 10 seconds without taking a breath. They have no knee caps. When in womb they are covered in fine hair known LANUGO.
TIPS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION The golden rules of weight loss never skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day and help to provide a steady stream of energy all through the day.
Walking for 30 mins – 1 hour Honey is considered to be outstanding remedies with pepper Drink ginger tea 2-3times regular in morning Drink boiled water daily after every meal Consume Curry leaves 3-4 months
FACES OF NURSING –YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW
Mr.Surendran M.Sc (N) – I Year