We need an education campaign for patients to realize what we are trying to do, and what we need from them (respect). And then a course for nurses on how to respond to it professionally patients just...
We need an education campaign for patients to realize what we are trying to do, and what we need from them (respect). And then a course for nurses on how to respond to it professionally patients just...
Interesting that as nurses we give our patients our best, no matter the cost, but we are not always kind to the next generation of ourselves, who would benefit greatly from the mentoring and...
Londonflo,
Thank you for this detailed response! I am going to take notes on your suggestions, and start building my how-to. I haven't had access to the syllabus yet, but will work on developing...
Pondering,
I am so sorry for your loss. I asked to explore what positives came out of this for people, as crises often generate creativity and efficiency. But not glossing over the losses,...
That is great! The availability and follow-up by a trained psychologist is so good, I bet many nurses' wellness and longevity in there positions is attached to this action. And I agree, teamwork makes...
And a conversation with Human Resources. And an ethics hotline if your hospital has one. Assuming conversations with a manager have been unproductive. It's just not
thank you. teaching a nursing research course in a few weeks, and trying to think of how it can be applicable to all nurses, planning further education or
What I like is the idea that if you know that you cannot do your best work for WHATEVER reason, you stay home. There are many reasons that patient care can be negatively impacted. I have had a bit of...
David,
First, I am excited to here from England! Cheers!
Diversity issues are huge here, and are front and center on the National Academy of Medicine (2021)'s report on The Future of...
I think students get the exposure, but I wonder how much it is encouraged? And how do other nurses feel about psych, and what kind of beliefs are shared? Periodically nursing students in rotation on...
Nursing students,
I am going to begin instructing in a baccalaureate nursing program. Have not taught before, and curious what is appreciated in a nursing instructor? The course is nursing...
This is exciting to hear! I agree, psych is not stressed in school, I wonder what people's level of comfort with it is. And I go back and forth on the "do your time in med-surg first," there are...
Wow, hadn't thought in that direction, but so right! Communication gets harder and harder as the population becomes more diverse. The translator equipment is definitely getting more user-friendly, but...
I am struck by the amount of talent & knowledge that is embodied in nurses that retire and is lost to the profession. I think about options for tapping into that wealth, such as mentors...