Janet Patterson, 64, has worked as a nurse for over a quarter of a century. After graduating from Santa Rosa Junior College, she worked in adult telemetry/step-down ICU, helping to implement a number of new programs at her hospital, including […]
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Millions of people work hours other than the standard 9 to 5, Monday through Friday and, unbeknownst to them, their health may be severely affected because of it. Shift work (defined as working anything other than the traditional 9 to
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Nurses are notorious for not taking their lunches, and although that is probably the worst thing they could do, it is a fact of life in some facilities. On the other hand, not having anything to eat for 12 hours
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The nursing profession is fraught with challenges on every front—from high-interest student loans and taxing mandatory overtimes to ensuring patient satisfaction and preventing on the job hazards. All these factors make future savings for a nurse all the more essential
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Although countering moral distress involves various tactics, keeping your eye on a few key ones can be beneficial. 1. Prioritize professional growth. Whatever your career strategy you can never educate yourself too much about ethical issues and moral distress. The
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“I lost my prescription when I moved.” “I am allergic to everything except morphine.” “I’m out of my percocets and I can’t see my primary doctor until next month.” We hear these statements from patients every day in the emergency room
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One afternoon in nursing school, I remember a professor spending nearly an hour exploring the difference between sympathy and empathy. To me, the inexperienced novice, those words were the same—synonyms, surely, both meaning some form of caring. But in reality, as
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As a nurse, you spend your days caring for others in hospitals, rehab centers, in their homes, and many other places. Then you come home and may care for family members, spouses, children, and/or pets. But when do you take
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According to the Mayo Clinic, stretching helps improve flexibility and range of motion in the joints. Improved flexibility decreases the risk of injuries and enables muscles to work more effectively. Stretching also increases blood flow to muscle, flushing out oxygen-depleted
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[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]In celebration of National Nurses Week, we wanted to share with you what some of your fellow nurses love about the chosen field. On a daily basis, nurses do so much for so many. Whether they’re helping patients, comforting
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