Only Crusty Old Bats will remember...

Things Crusty Old Bats(COB) remember that new nurses today will not. 1. The clunk your uniform makes when you drop it in the laundry hamper and you realize you came home with the narcotic keys.

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Palliative Care + Hospice = A+

In this article the author explores the differences and similarities between hospice and palliative care and how they work together.

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Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

I feel like I'm asked this question surprisingly frequently, often by family and occasionally by friends, acquaintances, dates, and even patients.

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EQ Versus IQ

EQ is now considered far more important than IQ-employers are far more concerned with how mature your EQ is and your response to stressful situations when under pressure. Unlike IQ-EQ can be managed and improved

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Is this ethical?

A 90+ year old woman with advanced dementia and cancer wants to nap during day. However, POA insists she does not sleep and be engaged entire day. Would you consider not allowing her to nap unethical?

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Missing Time With Family - I hate my weekends only job!!

I currently work weekends only. I have been on the same unit for 4 years & have done weekends for 1 year...and I hate it now. I miss being with my family.

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2016 Summer Article Contest Top 10 - You Pick 4 Winners

The 2016 Summer Nursing Article Contest has come to a close. Now it's time for you, the readers to cast your votes for the top 4 winning articles. Who will you select? It's all up to you...

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