Top 10 crazy things I’ve heard recently from patients and their family members
Just when I think I’ve heard every ridiculous excuse or confabulation…
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The one requirement that should be in every school of nursing
I’ve finally figured out what can change the face of nursing and the education of nurses…
Your worst nightmare scenarios, part 4: Patient/family edition
Get expert advice about patient and family dilemmas in this series on worst-case nursing scenarios.
Effectively Helping Patients With Vertigo: Things To Know
As a nurse, it’s not always easy to help patients alleviate their symptoms that come along with vertigo. Each patient is unique, which means that each symptom also presents itself…
Scleroderma Patients: What Nurses Need to Know
As a nurse, you’ll care for patients from all walks of life. You’ll also encounter a wide range of disorders and diseases. To provide the best care possible, it’s necessary…
I don’t want a male nurse taking care of me
It’s their care, not mine. It’s their choice, not mine. In the end, we are their advocate. Even if that means stepping aside.
5 Helpful Tips For Dealing With Difficult Patients
Nursing is a profession of caring and dedication. Most nurses are devoted to their patients. Communication is everything when it comes to establishing a comforting and healthy nurse–patient relationship. Taking…
Why we nurses have to stay on top of our game
I believe there are nurses out there who still think CEUs are a waste of time. Here’s why they are not.
How to Destroy a Great ER: A Step by Step Guide
Article from KevinMD by Thomas Paine, MD & Physician ___ I took a fantastic emergency medicine (EM) job when I finished residency. There was no question in my mind that it was the…
Are you making these 5 big communication mistakes?
Don’t make these mistakes when communicating with patients or their families (like I did…ahem)!
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