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Hi AllNurses.com Friends, Much is said and written about the importance of critical thinking and how it affects the quality of patient care. Everyone has an opinion: The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Discussion Forum: But . . . . in t...

Hi AllNurses.com Friends, Much is said and written about the importance of critical thinking and how it affects the quality of patient care. Everyone has an opinion: The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Discussion Forum: But . . . . in t...

Culture . . . invisible, intangible, yet just as resistant as a solid brick wall. The recent headlines about problems with NASA's culture underscore the concept's pervasiveness. Introducing and implementing change requires ingenuity, imagination, t...

Never too late to share thoughts and ideas. It's thrilling to know that others share my views: From Win98: "I find I am enjoying my teaching hours immensely, the students are so keen, and are basically empty slates at the moment. If I can help them t...

Dear Coastin, Thank you for zeroing in on the importance of time. Staffing shortages and exponentially increasing regulatory/compliance-related procedures are significant challenges, as the time available for thoughtful patient care keeps diminishin...

So many good thoughts. Thank you. I totally agree with that we currently tend to view "data collection as an end in itself." Yes, computer programs can collect, compile, and graphically present data with ease and sophistication. But, data collec...

It takes courage to say "I don't know." Yet, it reflects wisdom. So . . . here's a dumb question . . . when you say "I love ICU nursing...Pride isn't an issue" - does this characterize ICUs everywhere? Or, does it depend upon the individual organ...

Thank you for analyzing the issues and offering such clear guidelines. I once read a memorable phrase: "Next to the possession of knowledge itself is the ability to turn, at will, to where knowledge is to be found." "Knowing where to go to find ...

Socrates, logic, dialectics . . . all of these deep concepts are way beyond my comprehension. My administrative theory professor kept it very simple and down-to-earth. In his version, our minds were seeds, in a flower pot. He was the attentive g...

Thank all of you for so many crystal-clear thoughts! Wishingmary wisely observes: Learning is a life-long process which takes time + willingness to invest the energy, but is rewarded by the respect of one's peers. Theodore Roosevelt once thundered...

An interesting addendum, found while browsing Amazon.com's selection from Patricia Benner. Three cheers for good mothers!

Dear Oramar, Thank you for your insights. Back to the basics: Lead by example. When parents think independently, children tend to do the same. My mother derived incredible benefits from a high school education. And, she helped me develop whate...

Dear CRNA Teacher, Thank you for a treasure trove of thoughts! Yes, Bennis is the business leadership expert. I liked reading about his response to an inquiry at one of his lectures: Q: Do you love what you're doing? A: A long silence. Followed...

14 hour-day? First meal after 10 PM? It's amazing that anyone has the physical stamina to even attempt "to fit the essence of nursing into my endless rounds of medications and tasks." Your insights on "task orientation" are logical. I have heard ...

Lead By Example Thank you for zeroing in a problem - identifying problems is the first step toward resolution. The consequences of time constraints are underestimated; the benefits of CEUs are often overestimated (in my opinion). I agree 100%! ...

Thanks for speaking from personal experience. Mine is limited and I greatly appreciate your willingness to share. Taking courses to continue one's education, thinking about orders, exercising autonomy - these require time, energy, and dedication. B...

Here are a few more Web sites that might provide a global perspective. They feature newsletters and links. Australian College Operating Room Nurses http://www.acorn.org.au/default.asp European Operating Room Nurses Association http://www.eorna.org/d...

Legibility remains a major concern. Our corrective actions include: -- Legislating compliance (we created a policy mandating legibility) -- Education (reminding them that legibility is mandatory) -- Monitoring (identifying problem individuals and wo...

Hi AllNurses.com Friends, Much is said and written about the importance of critical thinking and how it affects the quality of patient care. Everyone has an opinion: The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Discussion Forum: But . . . . in t...

Well, to answer my own question and raise a few more questions . . . Today's NY Times (June 7, 2003) has an interesting article, "NASA's Failings Go Far Beyond Foam Hitting Shuttle, Panel Says." A few key phrases. "NASA's problems go far beyond fall...

Well, to answer my own question and raise a few more questions . . . Today's NY Times (June 7, 2003) has an interesting article, "NASA's Failings Go Far Beyond Foam Hitting Shuttle, Panel Says." A few key phrases. "NASA's problems go far beyond fall...

Well, to answer my own question and raise a few more questions . . . Today's NY Times (June 7, 2003) has an interesting article, "NASA's Failings Go Far Beyond Foam Hitting Shuttle, Panel Says." A few key phrases. "NASA's problems go far beyond fall...

Dear Gwenith and Igflamini, Thank both of you for being so responsive. Gwenith's comments are right on target - I understand and revised the message. Igflamini's ideas are also on target. Encouragement is not the major factor - morale problems caus...

Dear Gwenith, So culture emerges as the primary problem . . . In my experience, cultural changes are painfully slow. Nevertheless, it's essential to start the wheels of progress. Change is more easily implemented when: 1. Everyone participates 2...

Dear Gwenith, Thank you for your spirited reply! Just to clarify: My message includes two quotations. 1. From the NPSF Discussion Forum 2. From JoAnn Klein's article My comments are not an "advertisement." And, I am not offering "texts for sale."...