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Today is August 17, 2022. Editor's Picks... 😨 1st Code Blue;Fired!; Favorite Slang; Violence In Nursing; Trusted Resources; C Diff; Dementia; and more

My First NP Job: Fired For Not Having Enough Experience

Fired From First NP Job: Struggling Emotionally

I was let go today from my 1st NP job. I was told I wasn't a good fit and I needed more training.

My First Code Blue: Do you remember your first code blue?

😨 My First Code Blue! Still Trying To Process It

It happened so fast, he went from responsive to unresponsive and it went from an RRT to a Code Blue. It was so traumatizing.

What's Your Favorite Slang?

ETOHer...(and other slang)

There are inside slangs in our profession, such as Code Brown, Frequent Flyer, Drug Seeker, etc...

How Much More Physical Abuse Can Nurses Take?

When Did Nursing Become a Contact Sport? | Life of a Nurse

Nurses have long been recipients of a patient's bad day, and none of us are strangers to angry yelling or name-calling. But when did it get so violent?

What COVID Resources Do You Trust?

COVID-19: I'm Doing My Own Research

When advice was given during the pandemic, the response was, "I'm doing my own research." What did that mean?

FDA Authorizes Pharmacists To Prescribe COVID Anti-Viral Paxlovid

Your Local Pharmacist Can Now Prescribe Paxlovid

The FDA expanded the role of pharmacists by authorizing pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to treat COVID symptoms. 

Do Magnet hospitals hire nurses with public discipline?

Completed Recovery But Can't Get Job

I want a travel nursing job but every time I have a successful interview the hospital rescinds the offer because I have been disciplined.

What's New With C Diff?

C Diff; Toxin Negative Or Toxin Positive | Knowledge is Power

Have you noticed recently that lab reports for C Diff include more information?

Can We Lower The Risk Of Dementia From Developing?

Curving the Risk of Dementia: Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy

A look into simple and proven effective ways to decrease your risk of developing dementia.

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