myjourney1

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1. Be a Real Nurse: Compassion is the Key

   myjourney1 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   As an "old school" nurse I mourn the marked decrease in the appreciation of compassion which used to be one of the hallmark qualities of a nurse. These days it seems that compassionate interactions with patients and their families are not cost effec...

2. One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

   myjourney1 replied to Lev's topic in Relations

   I have been a psychiatric nurse for almost 40 years. One of the things I learned from one of my supervisors early on was "you can't argue with a crazy person." I would keep my responses to this situation very simple. Something like, "I want to help...