tnbutterfly - Mary BSN

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    essay - growing older population

    MS is a chronic condition with the majority of individuals who are diagnosed with the disease living with it for at least 20 years. As they get older, they are likely to have to cope with normal...
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    essay - growing older population

    What age is the patient? What is wrong with the
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    essay - growing older population

    I don't understand your question. Are you speaking about why is the population that is growing older important, or why is important to look at that population in relation to something else?? What is...
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    Emotionally drained?

    It is not abnormal to feel a bit overwhelmed with a sense of helplessness for your patients. It is a kind of grief that you are experiencing. You might want to talk about your feelings to...
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    YAY first semester over!!!

    Welcome to Allnurses! :wlcmggrp: Congrats for getting through the first semester.
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    LaGuardia student, LPN advice needed

    friendly reminder...... please do not post names of professors or anyone else as this is a violation of the terms of service (rules for the site) that you agreed to upon registration. several names...
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    Jaded with lack of end of life quality?

    I can feel the anguish in all of your posts. You have to deal with on a daily basis and it gets depressing. You feel helpless. You might want to check out the staff blogs that are discussing end of...
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    Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    SharonH, I agree....ideally end-of -life care discussions should be initiated upon admission. In many cases this may merely be a question such as "Do you have a living will?" or "Do you have advanced...
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    Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    Exactly.......spiritual care is always an important part of patient care, and even moreso when discussing end-of-life treatment. As care turns to palliative rather than curative, it is very important...
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    The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    nerdtonurse? ...........Thank you for sharing that wonderful testimony of the importance of spiritual care. Religion and religious practices played a very integral part of the spiritual well-being of...
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    Allison......you are feeling helpless and are grieving for this patient. You might find some helpful comments in this blog... Nurses Coping with Personal Grief Please feel free to share your story...
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    I am sitting here wiping my eyes and shaking my head. How can anyone be so cruel. I am so glad you were there for this poor soul. You will never know the positive impact you had on him. He will...
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    The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    I have commented on several previous posts. I am not challenging your comments, but rather reiterating some of what I wrote in previous posts, since you stated you did not read the entire thread. I...
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    The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    Just like with physical assessments, questioning the patient is a method of obtaining information regarding the patient's spiritual needs. And one of these questions might be...... "Do you desire...
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    Beth Israel Nursing School NYC

    staff reminder please do not post names on the public board. several posts have been edited and names removed. the terms of service for this site states: please do not give out personal...
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    What does it mean to be put on a waiting list?

    Hello vsosa1 Welcome to
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    Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    Some physicians do have a difficult time as they feel they have failed. It is difficult for them to deliver bad news to patients and families. It is often much easier for them to continue pursuing an...
  18. this thread has gotten bombarded and derailed by inflammatory and insulting posts by several members. personal attacks are not ok, and responding in kind is also problematic. it is better to report...
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    HESI question: Please Read all the way.

    Closing this thread for a cooling off period. Things are getting too heated with continued personal attacks in spite of an earlier post by staff to keep debates
  20. Meriwhen.......Why don't you post your suggestions in the Wish List/Think Tank
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    The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    Dave, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a willing instrument. "Prayer for your patients is an essential part of holistic
  22. It has been placed on the calendar for the Finance, Ways & Means Committee for 05/27/2009 Here are the members of that committee that you should contact. Committee Officers Craig...
  23. The bill has already passed in the Senate and now has to go through the House. I would focus your efforts on letters to the Representatives. It has to pass in both the House and the Senate in order...
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    CHM at STLCC

    You can send/receive pm's after posting 15 times. Since you are above that number, you should be able to
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    I've missed this forum!!!

    Welcome back!! Bless your heart. You have been through so much. But you have a beautiful attitude and a spirit that I'm sure your mother would be proud of. This experience will give you insight and...