thedeeperwell replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency
Our mothers often "trigger" us in many ways...but I am wondering about what was really going on with your mother in this situation, and I sense that she was very afraid and unable to talk about it...
Many of us, who are nurses, have this urge to fix, heal and make-well the whole world. It is a good thing but it can become overwhelming. You have that compassionate urge, but it somehow has left your...
Facebook has its uses for talking about important issues like nursing burnout, sharing interesting articles and blog posts, posting inspirational comments. This is what I use it for. You could have...
In this thread it appears there are only 2 responses that suggest you talk directly with the person who told you she was not writing her own papers. Her discomfort (or whatever she is feeling about...
Unfortunately, in today's "healthcare" compromised world, families may also be watching their family member (patient) like a hawk because they feel they really have to. As a home health nurse (7...
The first person on your list to take care of is you. If you are uncomfortable in any way, you need to communicate it and make sure you are heard. This was a very important teaching lesson for you,...
thedeeperwell replied to chmaya's topic in Nursing Career
In the State of California, you can practice craniosacral therapy as an RN. Your RN license gives you the legal ok to put your hands of people. Many massage therapists and physical therapists...
thedeeperwell replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing
I have been a nurse for 39 years and during most of these years I have been working hand in hand with burnout. Nursing is hard work no matter what kind of nursing you are practicing. I have a theory...