thrn30

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1. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

   thrn30 replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality

   teadcher definitly taking liberties on the topic. to be good nurse you need compassion, empathy, love, logic, organization, nurturing and understanding. you can have that with or wtithout "religion" or "spirituality.

2. Nun wanting to give NPO patient wafer

   thrn30 replied to Are-En-Fla's topic in Spirituality

   ask the patient. explain what NPO means and if it was so important to him.her, then allowing it to dissolve in mouth is proabably OK

3. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

   thrn30 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality

   there are three subjects in life that are extremely personal and people have strong beliefs about - Religion, Politics and Nutrition. I dont fit the "norm" in any of these areas, and if i am asked what church i go to, i usually answered where ever I ...

4. Changes in Nursing Career

   thrn30 posted a topic in Spirituality

   the only constant in life is change isn't it known that the only constant we can count on in life is change? with over three decades of nursing experience, choosing one point of my career to discuss where i have changed my focus is difficult as there...

5. Do you wear rings?

   thrn30 replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

   I never wore rings, braclets, or fake nails. I left my rings at home. With the constant hand washing, etc, it was useless to keep them clean, and i didnt want grems harboring in or on them. IT is a hygienic issue, even more today, than when i starte...

6. Nursing and Career Changes

   thrn30 posted a topic in Career Support

   Isn't it known that the only constant we can count on in life is change? With over three decades of nursing experience, choosing one point of my career to discuss where I have changed my focus is difficult as there have been many. My professional car...

7. Just when you think you should hang up the stethoscope

   thrn30 replied to RehabRNjc's topic in General Nursing

   HAppy Nurses Week! this is a great story, and yes, its about the gratitude of those few patients who remind us why we do what we do. THE insanity of our jobs, with multiple personalities all exhibiting thier own stess and the nurses ability to conitn...