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There is an article in this months American Journal for Nursing about nurses showing more encouragement & compassion for obese/smoking patients instead of making the patients feel judged or guilty. I am a pre-nursing student and attempting to formulate a response to this article.
My first instinct when I read this was that it was really sweet, it certainly gave me the warm-and-fuzzies, but it is simply not practical. The United States' obesity epidemic is becoming worse and worse. Researchers now even believe that the avg life expectancy is on the decline for this very reason. I just don't understand why medical professionals are expected to sugar coat their medical advice. Sure, I wouldn't expect a nurse to say, "Holy cow, you're so FAT! Lose some weight!" but I don't see why it would be offensive for a nurse to say, "You need to lose 100 lbs or your diabetes will cost you your legs."
What i can't stand are the family members! Yes, some of them understand you are busy but for the most part they walk up to you at any time and expect instant answers. Pestering me about nonurgent things delays me from patients who, I don't know, need medicating, need assessing, need to be transferred to the ICU, etc .... I tell them that I am busy taking care of other patients but they don't care!
Student Discussions
I have been accepted to Emory's 2011 BSN program, and I wanted to create a new place for those that have also been accepted to keep in contact as we prepare for the fall. I am also interested in current and past students to offer any vital information that will help make this transition easier.
I'm in my mid 20s and nearing the age where my hubby and I want to have kids anyway. I graduate in december 2011 with my bsn, so let's say I got pregnant next month... the baby would be born the month I graduate.
We wanted to ideally wait until I was finished with school, but here's the kicker. I have some health problems, 2 of which that are known to go into remission during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I'm sure some of you will guess what they are, but here are some highlights...
Nursing Articles
A basic how-to article aimed at making nursing school as painless and stress free as possible, based on my past experiences as a student nurse and my current experiences tutoring nursing students.
Clinical News
After an eight-hour work day, there is no difference in bacterial colonization of physicians' infrequently laundered white coats or freshly laundered short-sleeved uniform shirts, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Regional Discussion - Oklahoma
Just wondering if anyone here knew on average who the top paying hospital is in the Oklahoma City area? And if you have any idea what a 2 to 4 year RN would be getting.
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