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Today is September 28, 2022. Editor's Picks... 😲 No One Called Doctor; Counseling Staff; Horrible NP Experience; L&D Nurse; 👻 Halloween; Natural "Medicine"; Control Message; and more

How do I counsel nurse to take time off?

Counseling Staff Members On Sick Leave

I have a staff person who was diagnosed with a stage 3 cancer. She wants to continue working through chemo. We don't think this is best for her or the patients. How can we approach this discussion?

My NP Experience Has Been Horrible!

Regretting My Decision To Be An NP

Since I have graduated from my masters program, I have had the worst experiences with my collaborating physicians...

Labor And Delivery: How To Be A Better Nurse

Birth Keepers: The Missing Link

This article defines what a birth keeper is, and their role in centering an expectant mother. I also describe the outcomes of women who have birth keepers when they are giving birth. The importance of partnering with the birth keeper in the hospital setting.

I could just take you to the hospital, instead of a haunted house.

👻🤓 It's that time of year ... Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner. Is your workplace decorated? Share your party ideas or better yet share your Halloween stories.

Any limits to bullying?

Any Limitations To Bullying?

I never thought I would be bullied by my own instructor. I did not pay for this!

High Heart Rate: Nurses Didn't Call Doctor

😲 Nurses Didn't Call Doctor

A patient had a heart rate of 120 to 150. Patient who is 65 yr old  has a history of tachy, dm, heart failure, severe obesity. Yet no nurse called the doctor.

Controlling The Message

Healthcare Misinformation, Old as Time: Navigating Today's Platform

Mis(dis)information has been around for centuries. Maneuvering in the internet, social media world to educate the public is challenging. Identifying a creditable source is key.

Is Natural "Medicine REAL Medicine?

Natural "Medicine"?

As healthcare changes, the mindset of the medical professional towards how care is provided must also change. With natural treatment modalities on the rise, it is the medical professional's responsibility to ensure they are abreast of those changes.

Fake News: Fighting Back With Research

Using the Power of Statistics to Help Patients Detect Misinformation

Discussion of five key concepts in statistical analysis to help the nurse read and understand research studies, and in turn, educate patients on how to detect misinformation in the media.

Can we really fight burnout?

Preventive Initiatives That Tackle Nurse Burnout and the Nursing Shortage Conundrum!

What if nursing programs could tackle burnout head-on from the start? Perhaps tackling it through an initiative to educate nursing students in nursing school to prepare for the professional role.

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