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Jun 26, '09 - 
as nurse faculty, we constantly strive to be the most effective instructors that we can be. the effective nurse educator, whether operating in the clinical setting or classroom, must demonstrate astute interpersonal skills, clinical competency, professionalism, and an...
by VickyRN 35 comments Last by
Umutesi
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Aug 25, '12 - Second of a multi-part series on assisted living facilities and how they serve the elderly who are too frail to live at home safely, yet not ill enough for placement in custodial care. Here we examine staffing models and the different roles nurses have to play in community-based care.
by VivaLasViejas 8 comments Last by
joies1
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Aug 5, '12 - ....and birds, and ferrets. Here's a story about what can (and does) happen in an assisted living facility (ALF) where the residents are permitted to bring their beloved Fido or Fluffy with them when they move in. Is this wise? Maybe not. Interesting? Always!
by VivaLasViejas 9 comments Last by
VictoriaGayle
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Sep 2, '12 - The goal of this article is to help the student to be aware of their surroundings, to know that they may be observed by others as they go through clinical rotations. This can be used to the student's advantage for future networking and teamwork building skills.
by nursefrances 5 comments Last by
nursefrances
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Aug 16, '12 - Nurses routinely skip restroom breaks and lunch periods, especially if they are employed in bedside settings. However, no reasonable person can work nonstop, day after day, year after year without feeling some type of resentment, bitterness, and burnout. To optimally take care of patients, we need to take care of ourselves first. It is time to start taking our breaks.
by TheCommuter 99 comments Last by
TheCommuter
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Aug 29, '12 - The intended purpose of this article is to describe my personal experiences with the four-day live Hurst Review. Although I attended more than two years ago, I recall my experience with much positivity and would recommend this review to anyone who needs help with learning nursing content.
by TheCommuter 14 comments Last by
elmojklmno
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Jul 10, '12 - A healthy baby was all I prayed for once the issues started with my pregnancy; A miracle baby is what I received. Through the ins and outs of my son's life, I realized I wanted to do for others what his nurses were doing for me & my son. They made me believe in myself which led to a new found strength and passion for helping other. It made me want to make a difference in other people's lives. Doctors may call the shots but it's the nurses who run the show and make the main difference.
by Takdbrown 9 comments Last by
sjtrk
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Aug 15, '12 - Noncompliance for chronic hemodialysis patients is multi-factorial. Improving compliance is the responsibility of everyone but the end result, either positive or negative lies with the patient. As providers, we owe it to our patients to work with them as to reasons and reasonable solutions.
by traumaRUs 13 comments Last by
traumaRUs
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Sep 1, '12 - The final draft of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation was approved July 7, 2008 with very little fanfare. As an important step toward uniformity in APRN standards of practice, the document is not without its flaws. This article aims to editorialize the Model in an attempt to stimulate further discussion regarding APRN reform.
by juan de la cruz 7 comments Last by
juan de la cruz
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Dec 7, '11 - One of the many misconceptions about nurses is that we are selfless, half-angelic creatures who live to meet the needs of others at our own expense. We can juggle twelve acute care patients, answer phones, monitor scary post-ops, give back rubs, hang IVs, order...
by rn/writer 7 comments Last by
Ruby Vee
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Aug 23, '12 - Employees who regularly work 'off the clock' could experience dire consequences. This article attempts to explain why nurses and other non-exempt healthcare workers should do everything in their power to avoid working off the clock.
by TheCommuter 47 comments Last by
kcmylorn
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Aug 21, '12 - A nurse reaches out to a patient during a time of need. This patient had experienced a traumatic loss and desperately needed to talk to someone. The nurse saw this urgent need and watched how others never gave this patient the time. This precious time gave the patient the ability to share the story, thus allowing the nurse to show emotions and be empathetic towards the patient. Later, this small moment of time, resulted in a small return favor that showed a great appreciation for the nurse and proved the nurses theory.
by MystyqueOne 12 comments Last by
Gootie
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Aug 21, '12 - Nursing scrubs and other types of uniforms designed for healthcare workers are made using different materials. The intended purpose of this article is to discuss how the different types of fabrics make a difference depending on the needs and desires of the wearer.
by TheCommuter 26 comments Last by
SENSUALBLISSINFL
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Aug 19, '12 - The unwritten social contract, which implies that individuals must meet their own needs before attending to other issues, is lost on too many nurses and other healthcare workers. We cannot effectively care for patients unless we care for ourselves first. The moral of the story is to take care of your most basic needs first, for this is the only body you will ever have. Your needs come first!
by TheCommuter 24 comments Last by
whatdoIdonow?
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Aug 21, '12 - First in a series of articles about assisted living, which in many cases is an attractive option for many frail elderly whose physical and cognitive issues aren’t severe enough to require nursing-home care, but for whom it is no longer advisable to live alone. In this installment, we will explore the philosophy of AL and the types of services these communities can offer.
by VivaLasViejas 24 comments Last by
Miss Cola
