LindaGracie ADN, BSN

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How to help patients with fibromyalgia
General Nursing

Fibromyalgia: How can the nurse help?

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

Fibromyalgia was once not very well understood. However as more research is being done and people with fibromyalgia are speaking out more people are becoming...

3 replies 2,814 views
How can I bring change to 12 hour shifts on patient care?
General Nursing

Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for…

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

Many nurses find it difficult to work 12 hour shifts both physically and cognitively. Research has shown working 12 hour shifts often effect nurses’ critical...

98 replies 25,161 views
Discrepancy in Medication Administration in LTC
General Nursing

Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Ca…

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

There is a discrepancy between how medication administration should be completed and how nurses actually complete the medication administration especially...

11 replies 8,195 views
The Depressed Nurse
General Nursing

Depression and Nursing

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

Depression has numerous effects on nurses' ability to critically think and process information. The demands of the job and high patient ratios only add to the...

21 replies 8,392 views