Era Mae Ferron BSN, MSN, PhD, RN

Congratulations everyone!

I’ve been a part of projects on workplace violence prevention in healthcare. Your experience in the ER reflects the literature, which states that noise is a trigger of violence in some patients. Thanks for your comment.

To appreciate Florence Nightingale’s thoughts about hospitals, nursing, and patient care in the 21st century, let’s imagine what she would observe in a hospital today. Florence would walk through the hospital to scrutinize each unit and department an...

Thanks Patti! It's amazing how much we forget about how noise can impact our well-being. It's wonderful that your school accommodates students with noise sensitivities by providing a sensory room. It's possible for large organizations like schoo...

Thanks for your comment! Noise is such a tricky thing to deal with because for a lot of us, it’s everywhere and so difficult to escape. I live in the heart of Toronto, Canada - while I love the city for its many conveniences, food, culture, and peopl...