NurseSerafina

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1. Just noticing nowdays the nurses in a lot of the homes

   NurseSerafina replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

   I agree as long as a person specifically asks to be called something other than their given name. Or in the case of the dementia patient who responds better to being called by a nickname.

2. Just noticing nowdays the nurses in a lot of the homes

   NurseSerafina replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

   In some situations calling a woman Grandma is appropriate. For example, when working with a client with whom you have a special bond or relationship. Otherwise, calling clients by their last names (Mr., Ms., or Mrs. until directed otherwise) is the...

3. The introverted nurse

   NurseSerafina replied to esunada's topic in Relations

   If I were a patient I think I would be most happy with an introverted nurse. I have many introverted friends in my nursing program with personalities similar to what you describe. Once we start talking one on one they are not introverted at all - b...