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| Nursing Insights Newsletter |
Today is October 24th, 2020. We have something for everyone—Negative Nelly, Contesting a Doctor's Order, the Dream Team by Davey Do, and there's a great discussion about the DNP...
"A recent survey by MDs and DOs showed virtually no difference in their practice and perception of care— despite osteopathic medicine touting holistic medicine and inclusion of manipulative therapy. Why can’t nursing step in to fill the care shortage, provide this type of care, and show our colleagues we deserve to practice medicine next to them?"
— DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?
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Are your school kids back full time in person?
by MHDNURSE, BSN, MSN, RN, NP
I would love to hear from you all who work in states/districts where students have been back FT in person for several weeks. What have your numbers been like? Have you had to shut down and reopen? Has there been significant spikes in cases and hospitalizations in your area since the start of schools?
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Contested a Doctor's Order Psych 😬
by mhadvrn34, BSN, RN
I'm a psych nurse. My patient was wrenching in pain. She had a history of endometriosis. I contacted the psychiatrist to see if I could get an order for breakthrough pain to which she declined. I then relayed this to my charge nurse and she recommended ... long story short the hospitalist agreed to order a one time breakthrough pain med. I told the psychiatrist and she proceeded to berate me over the phone spurting profanities. Did I do the right thing? Should I have done more?
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Do you have a Negative Nelly on your floor?
by Nurse Beth, MSN
While venting is normal, the nursing station is not the place for it. Read on to see Nurse Beth's tips on how to handle a Negative Nelly.
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Why is switching specialties so difficult?
by EDNurse07, BSN
Worked in ER and have home health/clinic experience. I’ve desired to switch into L&D or NICU/Pediatric. Yet, if I apply I can never get a call much less an interview! Has anyone else had this issue? Any ideas on how I can improve my chances?
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Fond Nursing Memories
by Davey Do
Reflecting back on my Nursing Memories has inspired some of my present artistic endeavors, as I fondly recall "The Dream Team"
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State mandates restricting travel to other states
by RNNPICU, BSN, RN
What are some of your thoughts on state mandates restricting travel to and from other states or requiring a quarantine?
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