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Case Study: My Stomach Hurts!

This is the first in a series of case studies from my experience teaching pathophysiology. A young man arrives at the acute care clinic complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. We don’t need House MD to help him!

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Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

Three nurses have been charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 12 nursing home residents. The charges come after a 2 year criminal investigation and more arrests are expected.

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9 Forms of Hopelessness and Antidotes to Overcome

We are surrounded by news of disaster, violence and disease on a daily basis. The book, Hope in the age of Anxiety, explores the power of personal hope in today’s unpredictable world.

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First U.S. Death from Vape-Related Illness

The first patient death linked to vaping has been reported. The news comes as emergency departments and doctors nationwide are seeing a rising number of vape related respiratory illness.

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I'm better at dying

I've posted a few times before, not often, but it's apparent from my posts that part of my job includes inpatient hospice. I am really good at this part of my job. The palliative care providers like me (the way I do my job), the families like me, and I keep my patients comfortable (they usually aren't alert enough to know whether or not they like me).

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Surgeons - ugh!

I work in ambulatory with surgeons, and I have been told that the RNs should not venture so far as to recommend conservative pain relief strategies such as icing or warm compresses because we are practicing "out of our scope."

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NCLEX Study Tips contest

August traditionally means the end of summer and back to school prep for millions across the United States. It’s also a great time to gather some study tips. Here is a way you can share your favorite study tips and have a chance to win a pair of Beats Wireless Studio Headphones or a $125 Amazon Gift Card!

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Halloween 2019 Caption Contest

Halloween is right around the corner. If you can come up with the winning caption you win $100. It's that simple.

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3 Ways Nurses Can Heal After Mass Casualties

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