Working in OR should not be understaffed like some specialty areas are. OR was my 1st job when I qualified and I chose that area because the nurse:patient ratio was very good and we always had some...
Julita replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing
Wow!! Sideshowstarlet you went through some horrific experience. You must have been a threat to this co-workers and she had to find ways to get you dismissed from work. Very concerning that nurses who...
Thank you Ciann I am glad you enjoyed reading it. And I totally agree with you as you highlighted the challenges of computerized assessments. I felt the same way too when they introduced computerized...
Decoding Patient Health Through Comprehensive Assessment
In the healthcare environment, a patient's story unfolds through a nuanced interplay of symptoms, history and aspirations. Patient...
Bowel Habits
When we hear the words "bowel habits," many of us immediately think it’s none of your business!! This kind of reaction usually happens when someone is asking about your bowel...
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that results in swelling of the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition should not be...
Julita replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing
The hospital officials should always stand by their employees when unfortunate mistakes like this happen to a member of staff. Nurses do not work in a vacuum, we follow policies and procedures and...
Oh what an accurate account of what has been happening all along in the healthcare organization. Nursing shortage has become the norm in many countries. I totally relate to this. Thank you for...
Julita replied to Maggie Aime's topic in Aesthetics
Thank you Maggie for this timely information. No excuse to step out in the sun this Summer without putting applying the knowledge you have just shared.All the best with your
Hi Brenda
Thank you for sharing such great insights about Colon Cancer awareness, it is something I am very passionate about. I totally agree with you we have to take good care of ourselves and...
A colonoscopy is a test that is done by a specialist doctor called a gastroenterologist. The doctor will use a colonoscope (a scope) which is a long flexible tube with a camera at the tip end to...