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Since I made the decision to change my nursing specialty and become a home care nurse (a nurse that goes to clients' homes to take care of them) in Finland, I've had the sense of fulfilment that is beyond words. Nursing is really rewarding but home care nursing has made it even more satisfying and rewarding. I look forward to a new day when I can give my best to my client. Talking about giving my best, you need to see the smiles on my clients' faces when I went to their houses and said "good morning and Merry Christmas to you" Yes, you read that right! I was working on the 25th of December 😊 what better way is it to show that you really care about people if you don't give them your time? Not to worry though, I also spent the rest of the day with my family. I had fun filming a day in the life of a home care nurse. In the video, I talked about the pros and cons of being a home health nurse.  Click on the video below to watch and don't forget to l

This is my third Christmas in Finland and I reckon it's the best I've had because I've had the opportunity to experience some Finnish Christmas traditions. I've had the typical Finnish drink (glögi) taken only during this festive season and yes, I've had some Christmas foods and snacks. What is more exciting is that you're not lefts out. My Finnish friend stopped by my house during her trip to Spain and I seized the opportunity to film a video about Finnish traditions during Christmas Click on the video below to watch and don't forget to leave your comment as I'd be happy to hear from you.👇👇👇 Check my YouTube channel for more videos  HERE

When I traveled  from Germany to Finland to participate in my nursing entrance examination, I didn’t know what to expect from the new country I’d call home if I finally get admitted. Fast forward to three years later, to say that I’m impressed would be an understatement! There are so many things I love about Finland and I’d love to share them with you. Before that, I’d love to say that as a foreigner, I’ve faced some unexpected challenges in Finland while studying and working BUT for this post, I want to focus on the positives. Here are some reasons I love living in Finland: 1.Functional Finnish System: When I got adjusted as a new student in Finland, I was so impressed by how organized the Finnish system is. Taxes paid by residence are used for the development of the country. Ministries ensure the smooth running of the country. Workers go to work with the mindset of serving the people. 2. Easy movement in Finland: The transportation system in Finland is very

We live in a world that teaches girls to place more value on their physical appearance than their intellectual abilities and talents. We’ve been defined by our sexuality, attractiveness and beauty. Where being ambitious, intelligent and assertive as a lady is not only seen as arrogance but also as a threat to having a happy home or finding true love. We have been told to fit into the limiting societal expectation as if being a woman is a crime. We are being applauded for letting our dreams fade in front of our eyes while we so passionately fan the desires of the other sex. We’ve been told to put up with inhumane acts and abuses of various kinds because we want to have a false sense of being patient and virtuous. We have allowed our bodies to be an object of sexual satisfaction for males. But the truth is that we cannot be put in a box. We were conceived in the mind of God and endowed with so much beauty and richness beyond our widest imaginations. I

After a long period of maternity leave (eleven months), I have returned to taking care of others as a way of profession. Nursing in Finland is full of exciting and challenging days, yet rewarding! The search for a nursing job after a long period of leave was quite challenging and was made worsened by unfriendly potential employers who do not want to have a foreigner in their workplace. Thankfully, there are tons of companies that are more than willing to have a foreigner and give them the opportunity to grow professionally. I documented the search for a job from the start until when I started working. Click on the link below to watch👇👇👇 VISIT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: www.youtube.com/c/EliteRossy?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more videos  HERE AS ALWAYS, YOUR COMMENT IS A TREASURE TO ME.

"She’s too tiny!” said the mother of six to my mom “do you think she has HIV?” my mom didn’t react to it. She ignored it but as a girl in my teens being referred to as one with this fatal illness just because I was skinny and allowing my genes to determine my weight and height, I felt not just terribly sad but also self-conscious. I made it a deal to avoid situations where food, body weight and heights were discussed. Sometime ago, a friend from my childhood posted on her timeline on Facebook, complaining about how someone said she was too fat and that she was not going to find a man for herself with that kind of body fat. It is a sad reality we all face and a negative menace that has been ingrained in our cultures especially in my country Nigeria. It is not unusual to be called Orobo and fatty bombom (if you are a bit chubby) and Lekpa (if you are slim). It has been a part of our everyday lives and people say those rash words without considering the other person’s feelin

As a girl in my teens, I had tons of information and I was very curious about life and how to be a teenager. I sought advice from older people around me and also read books I could lay my hands on. Some of my questions were answered intelligently and they acted as compass that navigated my teenage years with ease. Others were left to be understood as I aged. I have learned with experience, how to be a teenager and I’d love to share them with you in ten bullet points. YOU HAVE ALL THE TIME: As a teenager, I noticed that apart from attending classes and running errands for my mom, I had all the time to myself. I was lucky to have loved books at an early age so I immersed myself in them. I’d advice you do the same as a teenager. Make books your friend, and savor every moment you have with your family because with time, you will not always have your loved ones with you at the same place all the time. LEARN TO BE ASSERTIVE: This is what I was privileged to learn from my str

Some people say head wraps are cultural while others say they are just a covering when one does not have time to take care of her hair. Well, those opinions may not be far from the truth BUT if you ask me, I would say that they are just trendy ways that never go out of fashion to adorn your hair and look exquisite. I love how versatile head wrappings are and how beautifully different one can look depending on the style you choose to tie your head wrap or turban .    I will be showing in the pictures below, some of the ways you can beautifully style your African head wraps and turbans to make you look gorgeous. Tell me which style you love the most or would love to try. Wondering how to achieve these looks? I have made a video for you. Just click on the link below to watch.👇👇👇👇 As always, your comment is treasure to me.

I am very passionate about sharing my nursing experience with others. Having studied and practiced as a nurse in two continents, different cultural settings and nursed people in all levels of social class, age, and gender, I think a have a little wealth of knowledge to share with you. My main aim of writing of this blog is to provide some insights about the approach and mode of nursing in Finland and Nigeria. Nursing in both countries are a lot similar in that they have and follow the core values of nursing in practice. The nursing values like human dignity, integrity, autonomy, altruism and social justice are held high. Nevertheless, the University of applied science Jyväskylä, in Finland and the Rivers state school of nursing, Nigeria have some differences in terms of how culture has influenced nursing, the expression of autonomy, the institutions where nursing can be studied, the use of technology and criteria for graduation. For a nursing student to be ready for g

With excitement and pride, I replied her question “he is six months old!” I suppose others waiting for the lift overheard our discussion. I could not believe the next sentence I heard from a fellow mother. In a boastful way, she said “oh! he’s so little for his age, when my daughter was his age, she was bigger and fatter” As I would intentionally reply in situations like this, I had my proactive stance at my fingertips and I quickly replied “You know, all children are unique and have their developmental milestones”  Just the day before this incident, my son and I had gone for the usual check-up every child attends and we were told that this growth is optimal. I got home feeling rather amazed and pitiful for the young mother. Sometimes, we reckon we are fully mature to dish out instructions on how others  especially our kids  should behave. With the ten months of having the privilege to be a mom, I have grown and learned much more from my son than I have taught him. That si

NIGERIAN TAG There’s something interesting about Nigeria. It is rich in culture and resources. The Nigerian tag video shows a little about Nigerian culture, tribes and the people most importantly. Below are the questions if you are going to film a video about the Nigerian tag : ü   What is your Nigerian Name? ü   Were you born in Nigeria? ü   What’s your favorite Nigerian Movie? ü   What’s your favorite Nigerian Song? ü   What’s your favorite Nigerian Food? ü   When was the last time you went to Nigeria? ü   What tribe are you? ü   Say something in your tribal language? ü   What do you like most about Nigeria? ü   What do you most hate about Nigeria? ü   Do you have Nigerian Nicknames/Petnames? ü   What makes you different from other Nigerians? ü   What’s the Nigerian term for a commercial motorcycle? ü   How many cubes of sugar do you put in your Garri? ü   Your aunt is visiting from the village what traveling bag is she carrying? ü   Wha