The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has announced the release of the results of the Professional Examination in Midwifery written in March 2024.
Candidates who sat for this exam can now log in to the portal (portal.nmcn.gov.ng) and check for their results.
Congratulations to all those who passed!
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Post Pill and Postinor-2 are emergency contraceptive drugs; that is, they are the drugs that married women use to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse when they are not ready to welcome a baby.
Apart from married women, Post Pill and Postinor-2 can also be used to prevent pregnancy after a sexual assault, or a contraceptive failure such as when a condom breaks, when they miss taking their contraceptive pills or injections, or do not abstain from sexual intercourse during their period.
Instead of committing an abortion, which can result in so many medical complications, it’s better for married women to take Post Pill or Postinor-2 after sexual intercourse with their husbands to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Globally, many unplanned pregnancies end up being aborted in safe and unsafe conditions sometimes leading to deaths and increasing the rate of mortality.
However, this issue of unplanned pregnancies can be curtailed with the holistic use of Post Pill or Postinor-2.
Postinor-2 as an emergency contraceptive drug has been available for over 40 years now but remains underutilized and unknown to many people. Its lack of awareness reduces the usage of Postinor-2, but its usage is high in sexually active people who are aware of Postinor-2.
As an emergency contraceptive, Postinor-2 works primarily by delaying ovulation.
Postinor-1 as a hormonal pill contains 1.5mg of levonorgestrel, and it can be taken as a single dose. Whereas Postinor-2 is half in dosage compared to Postinor-1, can be taken on two different occasions. It was found to be less effective than taking one single dose.
Do not be confused about the two. It’s just a brand name. The Post Pill works the same thing as Postinor-1 and Postinor-2. They are examples of pills used to control unplanned pregnancies or emergency birth control.
Both are emergency contraceptives and work primarily by delaying ovulation. Ovulation is the period when the matured egg is released from one of the ovaries.
Some studies suggest that both pills may also work by preventing sperm from reaching an egg, so both types of birth control pills will stop female patients from getting pregnant.
However, some people may prefer one type of birth control pill over another. It is normal, that not everyone takes M&B Paracetamol, and some would rather take Emzor Paracetamol. Remember, they are the same pills but produced by different companies. Just as you have Dangote and Bua spaghetti.
Both Post pill and Postinor-2 contain progesterone. This hormone helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Studies suggest that it also thickens cervical mucus and makes it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg.
Progesterone also thins the lining of the uterus, making it less likely for fertilized eggs to implant. Progesterone could cause infertility in women whenever it is high.
These emergency contraceptives normally come in different doses oftentimes.
That does not make Post pill better or superior to Postinor2 and vice versa.
It is the responsibility of your doctor to prescribe, or perhaps if you look closely at their leaflets, you will find out the recommended dose for each contains the same amount of Progesterone: 1,500 mg of Levonorgestrel. But, this is lower in Postinor-2. Thus, Postinor-2 comes with a multiple dose which is taken twice a day.
This can either come in the form of two tablets or one, and as a single dose or multiple doses per day.
If you buy Postinor-2 which contains two tablets, you can take both together simultaneously with the knowledge of your doctor. Or you can take one tablet and the other 12 hours afterwards.
The most important thing to consider in timing is having the full dose as soon as possible within 72 hours after sex with your spouse and, where possible, before ovulation.
Post Pill or Postinor-2 can be taken by women of reproductive ages, and also adolescents. Once they are sexually active and can conceive. It is not to be used in suspected pregnancy, or people who are hypersensitive to Levonorgestrel.
Post Pill and Postinor contain 1.5mg of synthetic progestogen hormones known as Levonorgestrel. It’s a white to off-white, round, bevel-edged, flat-faced tablet.
Post-pill or Postinor is taken once daily. It should be taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sexual intercourse, rape, or contraceptive failure. The earlier you take it, the more effective it will be. If you vomit after two hours of taking it, you should repeat it rather than stop, and it can be taken anytime during your menstrual cycle.
There is no total recommended quantity for postinor-2 or post-pill tablets to be taken in a month. Experts have advised that it should be only taken occasionally rather than regularly. Even though it does not pose any health risks, it’s medically safe but it can disrupt the menstrual cycle such as having a shorter/longer cycle or heavier/ lighter cycle than normal if you eventually take it often. However, it would be in your best interest not to take Postinor or PostPill more than once in a monthly cycle. If you need to have it more often, it is recommended you should get a regular, ongoing method of contraception as it is the most effective way to prevent pregnancy.
A breastfeeding mother has the chance to take in at the time of breastfeeding her baby so she can take Postinor 2 when she’s not sure of herself after sexual intercourse with her spouse. She should monitor herself on when to meet with the husband to prevent pregnancy. This is because a small amount passes into the breast milk, so the recommendation is for mothers to take the tablet just after breastfeeding if they must. Then feed their babies with expressed milk until they have taken the second tablet.
Post Pill or Postinor is safe. Extensive research and many years of usage have shown that emergency contraceptives such as the Pill and Postinor are safe. They do not affect fertility or increase the risk of cancer or long-term effects. Although they have side effects, these have been temporary side effects. Emergency contraceptives, over the years, are safe and have been the most effective way to prevent unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.
The following side effects have been recorded in women who take Post Pill or Postinor:
Effects on Menses: Fewer than women may experience spotting for a few days after taking a Post Pill or Postinor. But this ain’t your monthly period, also your menstrual bleeding may occur earlier or later by a few days. If your menses are delayed more than one week from the expected date, boom it could be pregnancy.
Abortion Drug: Post-Pill or Postinor are not abortion drugs, and can not terminate an existing pregnancy.
Ectopic Pregnancy: Emergency contraceptives are not responsible for terminating ectopic pregnancy. If you still become pregnant or develop severe abdominal pain after taking Post Pill or Postinor, visit your doctor for a proper medical checkup of ectopic pregnancy.
HIV/STDs: Post Pill or Postinor cannot protect you against HIV infection, STDs, or STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
You can get Post Pill or Postinor-2 from #1,900 to #2,500. This also largely depends on the brand of emergency contraceptives that you are going for. Most Pharmacies even sell more than these prices.
Kano state college of Nursing announces sales of form for Basic Midwifery And Community Midwifery in the following department:
Applicants must possess five (5) credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in their SSCE/GCE in not more than two (2) sittings , and or one (1) sitting in NABTEB.
All applicants for Community Midwifery must be from the Local government outside Kano metropolis (but applicants from Kumbotso and Unogoggo are also eligible to apply)
Interested applicants can apply for community midwifery or basic midwifery in any of the aforementioned campuses.
This application closes on the 8th of March, 2024.
The Basic Midwifery form goes for #5,000 and for Community Midwifery goes for #2,000. Interested applicants are advised to get the form at the stipulated time.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school website for further information.
Click here for Schools that do not require Jamb for admission into nursing.
Lincomycin 500mg is an antibiotic that is made in the form of a hard gelatin capsule usually used to treat strong infections caused by sensitive bacteria. The main active ingredient contained in Lincomycin 500mg is lincosamides, which is a culture from streptomyces lincolnensis.
Microbiologically, depending on the sensitivity of microorganism and the concentration of the antibiotic, Lincomycin may be either Bactericidal or Bacteriostatic.
After oral administration, the absorption is 20-30%. That is, after an oral dose of 500mg peak levels are 3g/ml and are reached within 2 to 4 hours. This value decreases if Lincomycin is taken with meal.
If the causative agent is Gram-positive organisms, serum levels are maintained above MIC between 1 and 2 mcg/ ml for 6- 8 hours.
IM administration of a single dose of 600 mg produces a peak serum level of 12-20 micrograms/ml at half to one hour with detectable concentration as long as 24 hours.
The IV infusion over 2-hour intervals of 600 mg of Lincomycin resulted in a maximum serum concentration of 20 micrograms/ml at 30 minutes yielding a concentration of 1-2 micrograms/ ml at 14 hours.
Lincomycin (500mg) is normally taken with water orally and is taken 1 hour before or after meals. Always tell your patients to use water to take the drug.
The dose of Lincomycin for adults is always 500mg to which the adults take the capsule daily 3 to 4 times.
For your patients who are children, and must be from 1 month old, the dose of Lincomycin for them is from 30 to 60mg/kg/day and the Lincomycin syrup can be orally administered to them.
Every drug has side effects, that’s why you should be careful when administering drugs to your patients. Reactions like gastrointestinal glossitis, stomatitis, nausea, vomiting, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and colitis have been said to be the side effects of Lincomycin. If your patient is allergic to Lincomycin, kindly discontinue the drugs upon your discovery.
Lincomycin is used to treat infections caused by susceptible strains of Gram-positive anaerobes Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumonia, Septicaemia, Endocarditis, abscess, peritonitis, pelvic infections, bone and joint infections, URTI, LRTI, and Bacillary dysentery
There are limited data on the use of lincomycin in pregnancy. Although, almost all antibiotics have significant medical effects on pregnant women. Strictly, it should not be given to a pregnant woman who is hypersensitive to Lincomycin.
Unlike some other antibiotics, there are no adequate reports or studies on the effects of Lincomycin on nursing mothers. Lincomycin is excreted into human breast milk, achieving concentrations of 0.5-2.4mcg/ml. Even if the mother breastfeeds the newborn, out of the 100% absorption, the daily dose would be <2mg.
There are many brands of Lincomycin in the market ranging from different companies such as Greenlife Pharm., Embassy Pharm., Maydon Pharm., Derms Pharm., Geneith Pharm., etc. All Lincomycin are the same because they are composed of the same active ingredients of lincosamide, unless in the case where the company comprises in the right percentage of it.
Lincomycin of different companies sell at almost the same price, unless the company whose Lincomycin is more popular than the others. The current price of Lincomycin is about #7000 to #8000 per roll of 10 packets. Each card is around #250 to #300.
14th January is World STI Awareness Day
17th January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
4th February is World Cancer Day
13th February is World Anaemia Day
14th March is
World Tuberculosis Day
25th April is World Malaria Day
17th May is World Hypertension Day
28th May is World Blood Cancer Day
28th May is Malnutrition Day
11th June is World Prostate Cancer Day
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July
1-7th August is World Breastfeeding Day
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
4th September is World Lukemia Cancer Day
29th September is World Heart Day (e.g. Cardiovascular Disease)
1st October is World Cholesterol Awareness Day
5th October is World National Depression Day
10th October is World Mental Health Day
13th October is World Breast Cancer Awareness Day
24th October is World Poliomyelitis Day
10th November is World Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Day
12th November is World Pneumonia Day
14th November is World Diabetes Day
26th of November is World Iron Deficiency Day
1st December is World HIV Day
Piperaquine is an anti malarial drug, which was the first quinolone synthesized in the 1960s, and was used extensively for the treatment of malaria in China.
The usage became obsolete as Plasmodium falciparum became resistant to Piperaquine, and that brought about its combination with artemisinin-based antimalarials.
It’s believed that Chinese scientists discovered that piperaquine became a suitable combination with artemisinin combination therapies (Acts).
This combination of Piperaquine and Dihydroartemisinin has shown highest cure rates as compared to other ACTs, and they clear the parasites about 99.8% witchin 24 hours. Although, some people react to this combination when administered.
Nursing Services of Umuahia announces the sales of forms to their various Nursing Schools in Abia State.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for 2024/2025 admission into the 3-year BASIC MIDWIFERY ADMISSION in the following schools:
O’level credits at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB.
NB: WAECO and NECO can be combined, while NABTEB cannot be combined.
Qualified candidates are expected to visit the school website at https://abianursingschools.edu.ng/
Sales of forms close by Friday, 23rd March, 2024
The stipulated date for the exam is on 29th-30th March 2024.
Palm wine plays a vital role among the Igbos, a particular traditional setting in Nigeria. It is widely consumed at homes, at social events, and during festivals.
It’s a choice of drink whenever there is a traditional wedding rite because of its significance in the culture.
Palm wine is an alcoholic beverage produced from the fermentation of sap from different palm trees.
Palm wine is high in sugars and has an alcoholic content of about 5%. Its consumption among pregnant women is dated due to the belief that it promotes lactation and has beneficial medicinal effects.
But then, it contains 5% alcohol, and therefore should not be taken by a pregnant woman because the alcohol is harmful to the fetus. Again, its high sugar content can cause hyperglycemia, especially in obese women.
There is no safe level of alcohol intake during pregnancy as alcohol also increases the risk of stillbirth and sudden infant death syndrome. However, there are little or no benefits to alcoholic intake during pregnancy.
It’s said that Palm wine has been reported to cause a malfunction in the testicular by decreasing testosterone levels, sperm motility, and sperm viability which are the major requirements for reproduction.
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TIA Technologies Limited is an Engineering company that aims to provide Intelligence driven Technology and Engineering solutions across Africa. Incorporated in 2010 to create sustainable solutions, we think differently by using technology, Artificial Intelligence, insights, and analytics to innovate and deliver efficiently.
The company is recruiting to fill the position below, and those who are already residents of Lagos or ready to move to Lagos once employed.
Procurement Officer / Storekeeper
Lagos
HND / B.Sc graduates in Management, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or any other related field obtained in a recognized University.
Others include;
Candidates who are interested and qualified should send their CVs to: careers@tiatechnologiesltd.com. Please, use the Job Title above as the subject of the mail
The application deadline is 10th March 2024.
Good luck!
Creditville has evolved into a proprietary fintech firm offering a variety of services (loans, leases, finance, investment, asset management, banking, foreign exchange, and real estate) from its headquarters in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Through our specialized subsidiaries, we have developed and continue to deploy the use of digital technologies and innovations to support, enable, and provide alternatives to traditional banking, financial, and investment services. Our experience and capabilities in providing our services are bolstered by our Board of Directors and Management professionals, who have a combined experience of more than three decades in the provision of financial services.
The company is recruiting to fill the position below, and it will be suitable for those residing in Lagos or ready to move to Lagos once employed.
Administrative Officer
Victoria Island, Lagos
Full-time
Candidates for this job should possess HND / B.Sc Degrees with no less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
You are expected to send your CV to: recruitment@creditville.ng. Please, use the Job Title as the subject of the email.
The application deadline is 3rd March, 2024.
Good luck!