TeresaBuRN

TeresaBuRN has 47 years experience and specializes in Nursing.

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1. Best and Worst Patient Interaction

   TeresaBuRN replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

   Worst patient was the trached lady who looked demon-possessed. I'd just taken report and was making rounds and she coded. The RT didn't want to come into the room until gowned and masked because she...

2. Has Nursing Given Me PTSD?

   TeresaBuRN replied to TeresaBuRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I don't believe I need a psychiatrist or medication but thanks for your concern. My activities of daily life are not affected, although I occasionally still have nightmares. I no longer feel anxious,...

3. Has Nursing Given Me PTSD?

   TeresaBuRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Perhaps, like me, you experience nighttime dreams of being in a hospital or healthcare setting accompanied by feelings of anxiety. Despite being away from the bedside for many years, I still have...

4. RN Case Manager Looking to Freelance

   TeresaBuRN replied to Bethany E RN's topic in General Specialties

   I am doing the same thing. ~45 years as a nurse with broad experience. I'm retired but have done some short term contractual work. I am learning a lot from Elizabeth at RN2writer. Wish we could add a...

5. AI in nursing

   TeresaBuRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   AI has the potential to make healthcare smarter, less invasive, more personalized and connected but it will never replace instinct, critical thinking, or that "gut feeling" nurses