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Today is September 14, 2022. Editor's Picks... 🤣 They Know Best; Manager Overriding Dr; Nurses At Risk For Suicide; Yearly Evaluation Surprise; Paxlovid; Mental Breakdown; High-Risk Surgery; Preceptors; and more.
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Can Managers Override Policy and Drs Orders?!?
Our manager is saying that now we can’t get orders from the provider. It has to go through him and he has to approve a foley.
🤣 Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...
They read it on the Internet so they know what is best. They saw it on TV so they know what is best.
Took A Gummy Which May Or May Not Have Had THC
I went to ER after taking a gummy with THC by accident. I told the ER Doctor (where I work) what happened.
Inability to Bill Prevents Pharmacists From Prescribing Paxlovid
The sticking point is how to charge for the in-depth clinical assessment that pharmacists must perform to determine whether Paxlovid can be safely prescribed.
I Almost Forgot About Me
I ended up having a complete mini-mental breakdown. Well, that’s what I called it. I actually had thoughts of going to sleep and not waking up.
The Patient-Provider Barrier in High-Risk Surgery
OR nurses are encouraged to disconnect from the patient in order to maintain objectivity and focus. This mentality is from a different era, and we, as nurses, need to remember our role of patient advocacy.
The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student’s Perspective
It is time that NP programs recognize the importance of the preceptor’s role and provide their students with paid preceptors.
Why are Healthcare Workers More at Risk for Suicide and What Can be Done?
This article discusses the difficult topic of suicide and how it affects healthcare workers at a higher rate.
How much I pick up affects my yearly evaluation?
I recently had my yearly evaluation. I had a really good review. My manager, however, said I need to improve my picking up extra shifts (she included this on my official report to HR)
Health Inequity Data Can Inform Case Managers About Challenges Some Clients Face
Case managers are likely well-acquainted with the impact of health inequities on their work. The United States population is diverse, and recent research showcases disparities in access to health care and health outcomes.
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