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Today is November 29, 2022. Here's what's going on in our community... 😔 Refusing Assessments; ⚰️ Holiday Deaths; Patient Died; Video Interviews; Breastfeeding; Who Can You Trust?; Negotiate Salary; and Social Media

Can I get in trouble for refusing to sign off on others assessments?

😔 Refusing to Sign Off On Others Assessments

I am the only RN on duty at night. The rest are LPNs. Supervisors can't sign off on assessment so they want me to.

How Video Interviews Impact The Hiring Process

🎬 Interview Tips in the Age of Video Communication Platforms

The world of interviewing has evolved through the use of technology and social media. This article goes over the pros and cons of video interviews and the impact that social media may have on the hiring process.

My Patient Died: I'm Not Over It

My Home Health Patient Died

I've had patients pass away before, but this one felt different, feels different. And honestly, I'm not over it. 

Providing Support To Breastfeeding Mommies

4 Simple Ways to Support Breastfeeding in the Hospital Setting

This article is meant to give the postpartum nurse some ideas in how to support breastfeeding mothers in the hospital. Nurses sometimes don't feel like they have the skills to support the patients but sometimes it isn't about the skills.

Are Deaths Usually High This Time Of Year?

⚰️ Another Holiday Season

This time last year we had so many deaths. Now, we're seeing an upswing in deaths again. I'm wondering whether it was always this way and I didn't place the pattern until COVID.

Should nurses combat misinformation on social media?

Supporting Access to Health Information by Combating Social Media Misinformation

Social media improves access to health information. However, there are risks, such as misinformation, that can harm patients and communities. Nurses should assume expert roles in online communities to combat social media misinformation.

Health Misinformation: Who can you trust?

Healthcare Information

With every person offering healthcare advice (whether you asked for it or not), how can we as nurses help the general public know who to trust?

Five Things To Negotiate For With A New Job

Getting the Most From Your Job Offer

Salary and loan repayment benefits are not the only perks worth negotiating for with a new job.

Then And Now

Advancing with Integration of Digital and Social Media

A "Then" and "Now" approach is used to illustrate how the nursing profession has evolved and embraced technologies such as social and digital media.

Navigating The Health Information Media Maze

Navigating the Media Maze of Health-Related Information

Sharing tips that nurses can teach their patients to get them started on the journey to responsible consumption of health-related information.

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