--> MY EXPERIENCE IN ENGLISH COURSE

The English is a language originating of northwestern Europe, belongs to the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages and was developed in England.

Today the English language is one of the most important in the world.
English is the language used in most countries of the world and has become in the universal language to communicate with people of other countries.
This language is not only part of the business and international trade, but rather the "bridge" to improve our job prospects and an added bonus to our curriculum



Fortunately in our University, they realized of this situation and created a English program to the students.

I think that is fundamental to develop me how health professional, because is completely important can communicated with the patient for example. Also is necessary to study, because a considerable number of books and papers are in this language.

To me the English course was a good experience to learn and to remember the English learned in the school.

In the English classes, the teacher made various activities to promote the learning.
For me the Blogs activities were the best, because the blogs activities were a good resort to develop the English language and to familiarize with the idiom. And these serve to talk, hear and principally write and read in English

Also in the english course, I could learn new vocabulary, overcoat related with the medical area, and that is very beneficial for we in the future, to read and interact with other persons, either a colleague or patient
When the course began the activities were very difficult for me, and did not understand the form to realize some activities, but with the course of time, the development of activities returned easier and understandable



In general the course was developed efficiently, however with some problems to me, and the most considerable, was the time. Is the mixing of different factor, how the hourly of the classes (in the afternoon) and the distance between the faculties. but, as a final evaluation and in spite of all, I think it was important to take this course and it was worth the effort if considering the future benefits

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--> THE LYON KING

Today I will tell you about an famous and touching film, her name is: The Lyon King.

This is a children’s movie, that was created in 1994 by Walt Disney Pictures, it is the 32nd film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics.
I chose this, because from my point of view, is one of the best movies that was existed.

The Lion King is the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood: Simba, then by begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King . The cub's happy childhood, turns tragic when his evil uncle Scar murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In his journey, the young lion befriends of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon, a meerkat, and lives a carefree jungle life. When is an adulthood, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the Scar and reclaim his rightful throne.

I like this movie because when I was a child, I saw the film almost all days; bring me back a souvenir from my childhood. besides is a very nice story and the movie have very funny songs, that to this day are remembered.

After the first film of The Lion King, was created two more films: The Lyon King two and subsequently three, who also are excellent movies. especially the three that is very funny.

I recommend it to all children and also adults. watch it!


if you unknow the movie, can you see a trailer in this website --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNtbZf0JhmA

--> THE HUMAN BRAIN

Personally, I think the doctor Pedro Maldonado´s presentation was very interesting. I could learn much about the brain, solve doubt and was really surprising when the doctor clarified myths about the human brain.

Was really interesting when the doctor showed photograph of different brains of animals and compare this with the human brain, the structure of central nervous system is very similar, but the difference stems in the size.

Too I could know, that the brain is always in activity, and exist an specific position in the cerebral cortex related with a specific function, for example: when a person is looking, use back part of brain; when is thinking, used the front part. But if some area of cerebral cortex, isn’t use to predetermined function, for example in the case of blind, the area that normally used for the vision, is used to realize other function: that is, the brain is a plastic organ.

Other myth very popular is that the brain is like a computer. It’s impossible! The human brain have an incredible capacity and is incomparable with a simple machine.

Before of the exposition of Dr Maldonado, I thought that the brain was resting completely, when the persons were sleep; but it is not. Even when the persons is dreaming, the electrical activity is equal that when is awake

Of my point of view, this topic is very important and interesting, and is fundamental that all professional of health know this and even any person, to get oneself some culture and learn that our brain is wonderful.

--> ALCOHOL CONSUMERS AND CHILDRENS

In a website, I can read a very interesting and present article in relation to drinking parents and the damage to their children. This article attracted my attention because I think that this is a very common problem in the world included our country, and can cause future drinking children or drugs consumers, interfamilial violence, and psychological consequence for their children; and all this is directly related with the physical and psychological health of society

Approximately 2.6m children in the UK live in a house where at least one parent's drinking. This is a risk factor of neglect or some consequence previously mentioned

Is estimated that 100 children, some aged just five years; have called to Childline every week with concerns about a parent's alcohol drug abuse.

Something that worry to Sr. Shenker, Alcohol Concern's chief executive, is that although the problem is big and really worrying, nobody realize some action to resolve the problem.

In the article is state that: "A government inquiry must look at all aspects of parental alcohol misuse so that we can improve outcomes for these children."

In fact, Anne Milton, thinks that is necessary identifies early on children and families that need support in related to alcohol consumption. She will help launch the report today at the House of Lords with the children’s minister, the Sr. Tim Loughton

Although heavy alcohol consumption in parents is a risk factor for their children, also are drugs, experiences of domestic violence and mental ill-health; said Dr Sarah Galvani, chair of the British Association of Social Workers special interest group in alcohol and other drugs

Bob Reitemeier, chief executive of the Children's Society, said that: "We make a calling to the government to make sure that everyone who needs either training or education to deal with parental substance abuse is given the appropriate assistance."

-->http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/oct/18/parental-drinking-endangers-children

--> STRESS

The stress is a very common disease in these times. Surveys show that about 30% of the Chilean population has a high degree of stress and can affect men and women

The stress is mainly due to lifestyle of Chileans today. Everything is done quickly, anxiously.
The educational level and socioeconomic are factors that influencing also in terms of mental health.
According to studies, the people who have fewer years of education suffer much higher levels of stress (33.1%) than those who have completed college or some graduate school. (9.2%)

Another variable that is associated with stress is the marital status of persons; The people who are separated, annulled, divorced or in the process of doing so, had significantly more stressed than the rest of the population married or single.

Some of the physical symptoms of stress are:

• Tightness in the chest.
• Palpitations.
• Difficulty to swallow or breath.
• Lack or increased appetite
• Cold hands and feet.
• Sweating in the palms of hands.
• Diarrhea or constipation.
• Fatigue
• Dryness mouth.
• Body tremor.
• Muscle tension.

Also there are symptoms from a psychological point of view:

• Restlessness, nervousness, anxiety or distress.
• Desire to mourn
• Irritability, anger uncontrolled
• Wishes of yelling, hitting or insulting.
• Fear or panic

In conclusion, it is important that as health professionals, to care the mental health for our users. Informing them about the topic,about the anxiety, and to derive to psychologist if we detect this disorder in one of our users

--> THE COLORS

Many theories say that color really does not exist. Say that the color is a visual perception that is generated in the brain when interpret nerve signals that send of photoreceptors located in the retina of the eyes.

The colors are waves that are perceived by our organs of vision and are interpreted in the brain as colors according the wavelengths of each.
Speaking of the colors from another point of view, these wavelengths produce other effects on people. May produce different sensations, which normally are not conscious. Immediately some examples of colors…

> White: is associated with the light, goodness, innocence, freshness, cleanliness, purity and virginity. Is considerate how the color of perfection

> Yellow: produce the effect of hot, provoke joy, happiness, stimulates mental activity and generates muscle energy. Attracted much attention

> Green: is the color of nature. Generates harmony and a sense of freshness, is the most relaxing color to the human eye and can help improve eyesight. Green suggests stability and endurance, growth and hope.

> Red: is a intense color in the emotional area. Improving human metabolism, increases respiration rate and increase blood pressure. is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with danger, energy, strength, determination and the passion, desire and love.

> Blue: is a reserved color. Can express: trust, booking, harmony, affection, friendship, loyalty, love, Tranquility, truth, dignity, perseverance and faith. In some religions is associated with the gods and the powers of heaven.

> Black: It is the opposite of light, absorbs light and reflects nothing. Sometimes is interpreted how the color of the dissolution, separation, sadness but also can produce positive feelings such as seriousness, nobility, sophistication, elegance, power, rebellion

Very interesting no?.

--> A VERY INTERESTING BOOK

Hi newly! Today I will tell you something about a book. I read this book in the summer of 2007, in this moment I was in the beach, in the north of Chile. I liked this book because is different from all that I read previously. The book was from a friend, and one of this days of holidays I started read the book and since this moment I couldn`t stop read; this was strange for me because I never read books and less in summer.
The history told in the book is very passionate; this was the principal reason to read. Also talking about the food, all topics were deal of this point of view. Is the history in related a girl, the youngest of three daughters; she spends most of her time growing up in the kitchen with the cook of her house. When the girl grows, she was in love and this provokes a big problem with her mother and sisters.
The girl protagonist expresses all her feelings through the food and thus transmit these emotions to rest of people, is an incredible history!
This book was writing for Laura Esquivel, in 1989. After in 1992, a movie was filmed with the same name. I wasn´t see the movie, but I think the most important is read the book, because gives you the possibility of imagine the story, characters, feelings…
I recommend this book to all persons who like to imagine and passionate stories, you will not regret, I’m secure

--> MY OPINION ABOUT THE BLOGS

From my point of view, the blogs activities were very useful for me because is a good resort to develop the English language and to familiarize with the idiom. And these serve to talk, hear and principally write and read in English

Also were very important to learn new vocabulary, overcoat related with the medical area, and that is very beneficial for we in the future to read text, studies and magazines in English.

My favourite blog were the three last, and overcoat the number seven, when invented a story, this was very entertaining and different in related with the others blogs.

I feel a big change in related to the first, and last activity blog. At first was very difficult, and did not understand the form to realize the blog, how start, the words to use and that.

But I think that the time in related with the activity no was the best, becuse most of the time, the time no was enough to write in the blog and the comments and this meant continue the activity in the house. And even some times, before of the blog activity we had an activity in the “plataforma” which require more time.

--> MY IDEAL JOB

Hi, today I’m going to talk about my ideal job. First I tell to you that the most important for me and one of reason because I studying midwifery, is my compromise with the people that need it. Therefore is significant for me job in a public system, and maybe in the private system too. This depends of the job opportunities arising. The specific area to job, is not clear for me, this is a topic that I decide later when I will know all topics in depth and after of the practice.
In relation with schedule, the ideal for me is in the morning, approximately from nine in the morning to three or four in afternoon, would be great!!
Too is very important for me working in a good environment with goodwill, fellowship, and organization because this is fundamental to realize a good job; also is benefit to welfare physical and psychological of the users and health staff.
In relation to responsibilities in the job, I think that I’m capable of organize and take big responsibilities.
The building to job is not very outstanding for me, but I think would be great if is a place with a good infrastructure: enough amount beds, medicaments, consumables, and even amount of professionals because this recourses are necessary to offer a best attention for people.

--> A LITTLE HlSTORY

John was a student; he was 19 years old and in the day of her birthday happened this: That night he and some friends went to a party in a centre of city. Were dancing, and the Juan friend’s said this: “sorry John, we’ve danced enough, we go out of party, bye” and John stayed there because liked a girl.
One hour later the girl goes, and john stayed lonely. He goes to the bus stop to return his home very sad, without a girl and friends. In this place, very dark and cold, saw a too pretty woman in the corner. As John is an adventurer, he approached and talk to her. The woman talked wiht John and after some minutes said her: “…I know a snack bar, its a few kilometres from here, and its better than stay here. I’m in car, go?” .And John excited said yes.
Them were up on the car, the woman started drive, when suddenly three persons appeared from the back of car! The mysterious persons covered the John eyes, and bound him while the women continued driving. They shouted to John. He was very repentant and frightened, he didn’t know who was happening. Minutes after, the car stopped, the doors opened, John shivering. They threw him to the floor and…surprise! Were her friends, they prepared a party to John for her birthday. All was a joke

--> EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

The education and prevention, are some of more important topics in our career, because are fundamental in the decrease of important diseases. The more common prevention campaign in related with obstetrics and midwifery, are principally about: avoid the contagion with sexually transmitted infections, increase the realization of smear test and mammography in population, report about the importance of antenatal control and care of pregnant and new born.

The more use strategy to inform all population is through publication of posters in the most popular places included the medical center; and the free distribution of condoms, this in related with prevention of STI how a gonorrhea, syphilis and even AIDS. In related with care of pregnant and new born, more use is a talk realized for a midwife to all interested woman, pregnant and postpartum women.

To educate, is important know the population to which addressed, to determinate what topic is necessary discuss according to need of people, the suitable language, the audiovisual material and all necessary to realize a effective education and prevention.

I think the principally need of the Chilean people and related whit my career is the smear test, because early detection of the human papilloma virus is fundamental in the fall the incidence of cervix cancer. The same happens with the mammography and breast cancer. Both preventions are very important, because those cancers are one principally causes of dead of women in Chile

--> GENDER AND MIDWIFERY

Is interesting to observe how now the women have been incorporating to the workplace in all areas. Are really a success and a pride for me that nowadays the women are independent and capable of realize any task, which formerly was only to the men. Now men and women share the same responsibilities…
The same was happened in the topic of health. Be a health professional now isn’t only task of the men. That is part of past. The women we achieved introduce in this topic and perform a fundamental role.
In related with midwifery, I think that many women prefer be seen for a women, because the women are many sensitive that the men, and capable to put oneself in a place of the users, and can understand better, their thinking and feelings; this is in related with psychological topic. But in relation to knowledge and quality of care, there is no difference between men and women. Therefore I think should not have difference as regard to the salary, would a injustice, because the perform realized is the same. Sincerely I unknown how is handle the topic of salaries.

My career always has been associated more with women, however men are increasingly interested in studying midwifery, gradually is equal amount of women and amount of men, and this is very good!

--> FUTURE AS A MIDWIFE

Hi, today I’m going to talk about my future as a midwife. First and the most important for me is work in service of the people that need. My idea in the future is work in two or more places no only in one, to know different places and realities, that develops in different places in related with the health. In any case is important for me, work in a nice environment, with fellowship, goodwill and organization because this is fundamental to realize a good job and benefit the welfare of the users and health staff.
If I work in two places I would like work in the morning in a place and the afternoon in the other. If I work in one place, only in the morning because all day in one place is very boring, and would unpleasant for me.
My idea is work in a public system because, how I told, is a motivation for me help to people that more need, this would very comforting for me.
The specialization that is more interesting for me in this moment is neonatology and the care of the new born, but I like the process of delivery too. This is a topic that I decide later when I will know all topics in depth and after of the practice, because I think that the practice is not same that the theory. And in relate with my future position, this is not very important for me in this moment, are topics that develop with the time…

--> MY FAVORITE SUBJECT

This subject was one of my favorite, although one of more difficult too.
Consider that is very important because is good to know the composition of the body internal and externally. And if I know all body, can understand how that works. I think that all studied are very interesting, all equally important, as the body is a whole, and must be studied like that.
However, were more difficult topics than others. The most difficult for me was the central nervous system: study the brain, cerebellum and cranial nerves and the position and function of each, very difficult!
Moreover the most simple for me was study chest and abdomen, because is more know in the school.

Something I liked about of this subject was the teachers: they have very much knowledge. Above all, my practice teacher: Vega, he taught in a very orderly and understandable form.
Even though is my favourite subject, my marks no was very good, I like study and know all parts of the body, but is very difficult to memorize all! All muscles, bones, nerves, veins, arteries, etc. my marks wasn’t the best, but was enough to pass the course. :)

See you soon. Bye!

--> A VERY INTERESTING SITE

The website that i choose is http://www.colegiodematronasdechile.cl/, we can see on this site all related with midwifery and obstetrics, and in this site is included all midwifes of different universities, different region of country, is included all midwifes of Chile!!

The topics describes in the site is about the institution, professional performance and labor opportunities to all midwifes, information and news related with health and obstetrics, many texts about the importance of midwifes, statistic of health, legal documents about the professional performance of midwifes, and many more information that is very interesting and fundamental for our career.
Also the same institution published each six months the magazine “Colegio de Matronas” with this contents.
I visit this site once for week, approximately. When I need information to realize homework, presentations and reports or when I have some doubt

I like colegiodematronasdechile.cl because in this site I can find reliable information, in this page I´m sure that the information is real, and is written by persons that is professionals in this topic. Also I like because the site give me updated information about health.

--> INTRODUCTION TO MY BLOG

Hi! first, I talk to you something of my life: my complete name is Pía Belen Bustos Salas, and i´m nineteen years old. I live is Cerrillos with my mom and my sister, she is eight years old.
I decided studied midwifery because is related with the women and babies, with the reproduction and sexuality.
In relation with this, in the future i´d like to watch for the health and quality of life of the women in all her life, help give birth to all futures mothers that she need, and care the health of the new born.
My experience in the earthquake fortunately was good, I´ was sleeping in my house with my mother and sister. the three get out of the apartment and descend the staircase. were terrible minutes. if i will be midwife, go to the south to accompany all people and principally the women, future mother and new borns.