Jennifer Romans BSN, RN

Health Writer, Registered Nurse

Jennifer Romans BSN RN, Health Writer, Surgical Services, ER, Pediatrics, Community Health

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    Oregon Passes Groundbreaking Nurse Staffing Law

    Jennifer Romans posted a news article in Nursing News

    As of June 23, 2023, the Oregon House and Senate have passed a historic bill that establishes strict nurse-to-patient ratios and other protections to ensure safe patient care. The first of its...
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    Gales Shoes' CNO Raquél Pérez on Standing Out & New Collaboration with Nurse Blake

    Jennifer Romans commented on Julia Liou's news article in Nursing News

    Who better suited to represent footwear for nurses than someone who has literally walked in their shoes? I love that nursing not only translates to bedside and direct care but in the consumer world as...
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    Same day Joint Replacement Surgery

    Jennifer Romans posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Today is it common for most joint replacement surgery patients to go home the same day after surgery. What have been your experiences with patients going home the same day vs staying overnight in the...
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    Pennsylvania House approves bill to require nurse staffing minimums in hospitals

    Jennifer Romans replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    This is an important step in sustainable nursing jobs and career longevity in a healthcare system on the brink of
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    3 Texas Legislative Bills Passed to Make the Workplace Safer for Healthcare Workers

    Jennifer Romans commented on Cristina C.'s news article in Nursing News

    This is great news for healthcare workers and their safety. There is still so much work to be done to protect healthcare
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    Alarm Fatigue Allegedly Leads to Woman's Death: Lawsuit Filed

    Jennifer Romans replied to allnurses's topic in Nursing News

    Alarm fatigue is real and constant! I can see how this can easily happen. Nurses and hospital administration needs to collaborate to help this chronic problem that is a risk to
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    5 Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea

    Jennifer Romans posted a topic in Patient Education

    Sleep Apnea Defined Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder defined by 10 seconds or longer of apnea. The American Heart Association estimates that 1 in 5 adults suffer from this disorder. Why is...
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    How Blogging Helped my Nursing Career

    Jennifer Romans replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Your article is inspiring. I have always loved to write and have written many research and technical articles as a staff RN involved in research but my passion is in health blogging. It can be...
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    10 Top Preceptor Tips

    Jennifer Romans replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate how you point out to be positive and patient with our nurses in training. I remember being a new grad with a culture of being left to fail and then shamed without the support of a...
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    How to Safely Administer an Intramuscular Vaccine in Adults

    Jennifer Romans replied to Katherine Sawyer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I saw many nurses giving vaccines so low in the arm when the vaccine clinics were in affect. Thank you for a refresher article for those who may have not given IM injections in a
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    The Migraine Threshold: Understand It & Take Control Of Your Life

    Jennifer Romans replied to Ruth Sutherland's topic in General Nursing

    Migranes can be debilitating for so many people. It's good to pay attention to your body and cues so you can track what may be triggering headaches. Also so important that you noted the affect that...
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    Coffee: Friend or Foe?

    Jennifer Romans replied to Laura-Lee Nuttall's topic in General Nursing

    I find my morning cup of coffee meditative and part of my daily ritual. As much as I love it, I do think more coffee throughout the day definitely affects my sleep at night. But on those busy work...
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    Nearly One Third of U.S. Registered Nurses Plan to Quit, According to Survey

    Jennifer Romans replied to Carly Elliott's topic in Nursing News

    I have definitely felt the stress and workload as a nurse increase in the past few years and without more staff coming, I am afraid of a mass exit of many more nursing
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    Get Out of Town: 6 Key Tips to Staying Healthy While Traveling

    Jennifer Romans replied to RFetrow's topic in General Nursing

    Having recently traveled abroad, I agree that this list is a must. It can be difficult to locate and purchase little first aid items in another country and being prepared really makes the trip go...
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    How to Perform Your Own Skin Exam

    Jennifer Romans replied to Amanda Shamp's topic in Patient Education

    What a great reminder how we can be our own advocates. Many patients have to wait months to get into specialists such as dermatology and knowing your own body and concerning skin changes can make...