Most topics here non-clinical knowledge ones

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Specializes in ER.

Hi, I wasn't sure how to title this. And, yes, this is a non-clinical knowledge topic.

Once in a while I'll read a really good, nitty-gritty topic here about pathophysiology, informative evidence based facts on the latest research about medications, fluid management, best practices in the clinical setting. I'm not talking about the latest and greatest in how to make patients and families perceive that we're doing a great job here, but the hardcore clinical stuff.

There's a great thread in the ER section now about hypotension in the septic patient who has received antibiotics, fluid resuscitation vs starting pressors, and the latest research. I also enjoyed, very much, the case study thread. It really got me thinking. But, threads like those are rarities here.

If we are truly professionals, why is it that most of the threads here are related to how much our co-workers and patients annoy us, how bad hospital administrations are, how to get unemployment if we are fired, etc. I'm not saying those topics lack merit. This is a social site and I'm certainly interested in all sorts of topics as well. It's just disproportionate.

Shouldn't we be exchanging more knowledge here at All Nurses?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Wow - amazing you are asking about this. Staff has been discussing the need for more clinically based threads. Stay tuned for case studies coming soon.

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I agree, I love the hard sciences as it applies to nursing.....but as soon as I think about asking a clinical question I find I can Google it, or You Tube it or, hit the text books, and get all the scientific clinical information I need.

It is still great to ask clinical questions here. I have gotten some wonderful answers or explanations on Allnurses.

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Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy.

I think it just reflects the nature of social message boards. It is quicker to dash off a post about the co-worker that annoys you than to write a quality article on a patient care or pathophys issue. I find it amazing that there are certain posters here who are able to write extensive, detailed, factual posts explaining a clinical matter, but I know I don't have that kind of knowledge at my fingertips and it takes a lot of time and effort to write such a post.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Perhaps it's just the nature of this particular forum at AN. I know in the sub-forums I visit regularly, there are plenty of clinical type questions.

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Specializes in Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student.

Allnurses is all encompassing....where we can come for just about anything...it a safe place and a wonderful blessing!

I look forward to the case studies!

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

i find the specialty sections to be more of a clinical discussion. I like AN because there are nurses with tons of experience and knowledge. Generalnsecrion tends to be more social. i also find it is a great place to exchange stories and blow off steam. I dont like to rant to coworkers because I try to stay positive at work. i cant blow off steam to my friends because theyre not nurses and cant relate. I feel safe here to exchange stories, laugh about things with nurses from all over amd ask questions....even silly ones

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Specializes in ER.
Wow - amazing you are asking about this. Staff has been discussing the need for more clinically based threads. Stay tuned for case studies coming soon.

Regarding case studies. I always worry about submitting any detailed case study type scenario. What if a co-worker recognized me here, or someone put two and two together and figured out the hospital where I work. There are always a few super vigilant protectors of privacy that would only be too happy to nail a coworker to the wall for a very remotely possible violation of HIPAA.

It would be nice if we could submit case studies anonymously to you guys, then have the case submitted by a staff member here. That would insure total anonymity.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Regarding case studies. I always worry about submitting any detailed case study type scenario. What if a co-worker recognized me here, or someone put two and two together and figured out the hospital where I work. There are always a few super vigilant protectors of privacy that would only be too happy to nail a coworker to the wall for a very remotely possible violation of HIPAA.

It would be nice if we could submit case studies anonymously to you guys, then have the case submitted by a staff member here. That would insure total anonymity.

great minds think alike...it is exactly what is being discussed.
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Specializes in Psych.

I also think that sometimes when a clinical question is asked, some jump to the assumption that is being asked for a class, no matter how it is worded, and are basically told that they need to do their own homework.

I know I have read some questions on the specialty forums and wondered if the person actually worked in that specialty or was just trying to get answers for homework

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

I love the idea of anonymous submission

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Specializes in Emergency Department; Neonatal ICU.

It would be nice if we could submit case studies anonymously to you guys, then have the case submitted by a staff member here. That would insure total anonymity.

Love this idea. I would love to bounce things off my allnurses colleagues but I do worry about HIPAA issues. This is especially since most of the cases I would like to discuss are unique and thus more likely to be recognized.

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