19 May 2013
Have you ever been bullied at work? Or have you seen someone else being bullied? Bulling can come from Doctors. nurses, managers and even different departments. What would you do? Try and avoid this person at all costs? If you see this person coming your way, do you avoid eye contact? Do you try and avoid [...]
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15 May 2013
What would you do if you were working in a hospital setting, and a child was brought in by ambulance from a motor vehicle accident and was in critical condition. This child requires blood or blood products and the parents said “No” That is against our religion?? How would you handle this situation? You are the nurse [...]
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14 May 2013
Have you ever wondered why we become nurses? Is it the money? The great hours? The endless time spent lounging with our feet up? Working with a full bladder and empty stomach?? Patients on the call lights non stop??? Families yelling and crying because they can’t deal with all the issues at hand? Doctors, doctors, and doctors….what [...]
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14 May 2013
Have you ever taken one of those stress index tests? Well I did and here is what I found out. My one year stress index is 330 (>300) and the six month level is 434 (>500). When I look at my stress index, I think “Oh my gosh” I understand stress because, I live it [...]
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14 May 2013
As a hospice nurse, I encountered many different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Patients are most vulnerable during times of illness and stress. Faith means different things to different people. Some patients request prayer, some just need a hug or a gentle touch. Catholics request to see their Priests for last rites. Native American Indians, sometimes [...]
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14 May 2013
I have a question for you all……. How do you live your life? Do you live it with honesty and integrity? Do you do the right thing even when no one else looking??, or just when they are looking???? Don’t the decisions we make every day determine who we are. Determine how we are going to live or life?? Do you [...]
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14 May 2013
Hello my name is Robin and I am a MSN, RN. I teach practical nursing and I am also a PhD Nursing Education student. I feel like I am in several walks of the nursing world. I am a student, teacher and bedside nurse. I love our profession!
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13 May 2013
Ethics, Values and Beliefs Ethics is a term used to reflect what actions an individual should take. It is derived from the Greek term ethos, which means habits or customs. Ethics are process-oriented and involve critical analysis of actions. Kay Chitty, Beth Black. Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges, 5th Edition. 2007 . The International Council [...]
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13 May 2013
How to choose?? Homework or TV? I really like TV. I really like the Voice and I miss Blake Shelton and I know he must miss me? What about the Housewives? Surely they have something new to say, or something new to wear or a new car to drive. Here I am, attempting to do [...]
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13 May 2013
Can you teach an old Dog New tricks?? What I am asking is…..Can you teach and old Nurse–New Perspectives?? New ways to deal with patient’s families or teammates? Can nurses over 55 be retrained? Can you retrain the human brain to think about things differently? Can our brains adjust to the cognitive liabilities we have after [...]
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