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Today is October 5, 2022. Editor's Picks... ✔️ For-Profit vs Non-Profit; Blame CEOs; Guilty Med Error; 😡 I Have A Name It's Not 'Nurse'; Life Outside Nursing; Difficult Charge Nurse; 🤣 According To Google...; Lactating Patients; and Social Media Influence

Why do nurses choose for-profit (vs low cost) NP programs?

✔️For-Profit, Nonselective NP Schools are Hurting Our Reputation and Credibility

I am going to highlight some of the significant differences between the NP Program that I attended and the program attended by three friends.

Staffing is bad due to CEOs.

Unlicensed Personnel Taking Jobs in LTC

I am growing concerned over the job opportunities lost to unlicensed individuals. Jobs such as Case Managers, MDS Coordinators, etc

Feeling Guilty From Past Med Error

😢 Guilt About A Med Error

I made a med error a few months ago. It wasn't reported. My patient died 5 days later (not related to error) but I'm feeling guilty.

I have a name and it's not 'Nurse'!

😡Does being addressed as "Nurse" annoy anyone?

It really annoys me. I find this synonymous to a toddler addressing their nursery school teacher as "Teacher" as opposed to "Miss (surname)"  I have often told them...

Is there life outside of nursing?

Is There Really Life for a Nurse Outside of the Four Walls of a Hospital?

This is a personal reflection of my decision to transition away from bedside nursing.

How To Deal With A Difficult Charge Nurse?

How do you decide what to do with a difficult charge nurse?

I'm an experienced ICU nurse trying to figure out how to deal with a very experienced long term charge nurse. It's a pattern of behavior issue...

According to Google I'm Suffering From MENopause.

🤣 According to Google, I'm suffering from...

It seems everyone is paging Dr. Google for medical advice.

Why are self-breast exams important for lactating women?

What Do Lactating Patients Need to Know about Breast Cancer Screening?

A pointed summary of information regarding breast cancer screening and testing that should be shared with postpartum patients.

How Does Social Media Influence Healthcare Decisions?

Healthcare in a TikTok World

TikTok is Not Just For Entertainment. When there is authentic, true, and expert material portrayed, social media is the most effective way to reach a target audience.

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