Technology
Tracking nurses
Does your employer need to know your whereabouts every second of every work day?
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Email and texting etiquette for nurses
Here’s how to avoid the electronic faux pas that could harm your career or damage your credibility on the floor.
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Five nurses fired for Facebook postings
Social media is here to stay. But where should nurses draw the line? Is it ever appropriate to upload work pictures or discuss work online?
Read More...Hands free communication
It sounds like something out of Star Trek — simply press a button to communicate with anyone inside (or outside!) the hospital.
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Why every nurse should be on YouTube
Considering such a large part of our country is lacking in health care resources, it only seems natural for us as nurses (and students) to try and reach out to the community through virtual technology.
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Man enough to be a nurse?
Highly sexual, stereotyped images may be keeping men out of nursing. Now, an ad campaign featuring action, diversity, teamwork and technology may be the key to luring them back.
Read More...Nurses suffer alarm fatigue
Is your unit atwitter with bells, whistles and alarms? Your patients might be at risk.
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The new iPhone and Blackberry app that instantly helps nurses
This new app was developed and designed specifically for nurse teams to help streamline communication and thus improve patient outcomes.
Read More...Indian nurse cuts off infant’s finger
Cell phones are an important part of nurses’ professional gear. But please, put the phone down during patient care!
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How to convince your workplace to get you an iPhone
Print and show your boss this article. They’ll see that your patient encounters will improve because you’ll deliver safer care.
Read More...$3 million grant to address Texas nurse shortage
Texas adds a new PhD program — and a research institute to study the use of simulation technology in nurse education.
Read More...Scrubs Magazine
Wasting away in Margaritaville, I mean, your doctor’s office…
There’s a new internet based tool that is supposed to help patients curb wait times by allowing them to see if their doctor is running late.
Rebekah Child
Tips to improve your note taking skills
Every nursing class is different and every instructor teachers in his or her own way, but the way you take your notes is what’s important. Here are some note-worthy note-taking tips!
Ani Burr
Nursing unions
I’ve blogged about how I felt that unions are only out for one thing, that is to increase the power of the union. Not the power of its members, the nurses, but the power of the union leaders. But…now I’m a union member.
Rob Cameron
The tough love of nursing
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Dirty as in being ‘firm’ or dare I say ‘mean’ is also in our repertoire.
Sean Dent
