404 PHP.
divided by an average of 8 patient. = 50.50 PHP
divided by 8 hours duty = 6.31 PHP
BP q1, turning q2, suction secretions q1 and prn, CBG q6, less than an hour break, tons of chartings, scoldings from doctors, toxic relatives, NPO for 8 hours, urinary bladder distention = all for 6.31 pesos an hour.
What keeps us alive despite this set-up?
Passion and dedication
“A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again after moments or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.”
(Source: adonistic)
T__________________T
damn.
The bare soles of my feet touch the cold tiles.
Slowly, I drag my empty body, until I reach the corner.
My eyes locked with hers.
I raised my hand, and touched the cold glass.
Her fingers connected with mine.
She was not pretty. Her hair fell into different places.
Cold circles dwell under her eyes.
Pale lips cracked and broken.
And yet she smiled.
Along with me.
Until a tear fell from her eye.
And so with mine.
The bitter truth dawned to me.
I can see her.
I can see myself.
Yet the others don’t.
Yet they can’t see me.
I am not invincible.
Look at me.
Notice me.
I am existing.
I am living.
