Teresag_CNS

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    What do hospital nurses want/need?

    Teresag_CNS replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    I left ICU nursing some time ago, but I still seethe when I think of "temporary overstaffing" policies. No other profession is subject to one-day layoffs with just 90 minutes' notice. Nurses have to...
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    The Untold Story of Women's Oversea Hospitals Unit in 1918 WWI- women who risked their lives to do good -- and get their rights

    Teresag_CNS replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is a contemporary pamphlet about the hospitals available here: http://libcdm1.UNCG.edu/cdm/ref/collection/WWIPamp/id/1738 With photographs! An interesting peek at nursing
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    Introducing #SilentNoMore

    Teresag_CNS replied to Silent No More Foundation's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While we may never eradicate violence in the health care workplace, that is not a reason to give up. Nurses deserve good security in our workplaces. We deserve the right to prosecute patients and...
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    How to Write to Your Legislator

    Teresag_CNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, why not be the somebody who does? You can make change happen; it's as easy as writing a letter. Writing to your Senator or Representative is not as daunting as it may seem. These people...
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    "That's a myth about nursing"

    Teresag_CNS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "There is a shortage of nurses willing to work under current bedside nursing conditions."
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    Teresag_CNS replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    What a sweet story! Is he still with
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Teresag_CNS replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I was interviewed two days ago by NBC news reporter Elizabeth Chuck regarding sexual harassment of nurses. She wants to hear from others. My interview lasted about 15 minutes. We need to tell these...
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    Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    Teresag_CNS replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Acetaminophen has been shown to be little better than placebo for musculoskeletal pain. Since nurses spend the bulk of the time at the bedside, we deserve a rationale for such an order. Fractures...
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    Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    Teresag_CNS replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's important that we nurses not allow employers to define us. Although they may treat us as a necessary evil (and I believe that is true), we don't have to embrace that misrepresentation of...
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    Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    Teresag_CNS replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I may have misunderstood what you meant by "Nightingalish," but it sounds like you're not familiar with her life and career. Florence Nightingale defied her parents as a young woman to study the...
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    HELP! Threats to call BON!

    Teresag_CNS replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    Speak directly with your board of nursing. Tell them what's happening. He is probably making empty threats, but if you contact the BON first, you're much less likely to appear guilty. Tell them the...
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    What We Don't Measure

    Teresag_CNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nineteen-eighty-two was the year I began nursing, associate's degree proudly in hand, in a community hospital's coronary care unit. My excitement about practicing in critical care was tempered by the...
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    I think I will give negative feedback

    Teresag_CNS replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely. This is inappropriate. They were speaking above you, as if you weren't
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    New RN having the worst time

    Teresag_CNS replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in General Nursing

    First, those who say a nursing home gives you no experience are flat-out wrong. Your practice is complex, as your dilemmas illustrate. What is the best way to prevent and treat skin tears and UTIs?...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    Teresag_CNS replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're expressing the same frustrations that many nurses experience. I agree with those who suggest a change of practice area; maybe outside of the hospital? Hospitals pay best, but they also...
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    Communication Advice for Nursing Students

    Teresag_CNS posted a topic in General Students

    We all make communication mistakes. As a hospital-based nurse for over 30 years, I've certainly made my share, and witnessed many more. Along the way, I've picked up a few tips that I hope are helpful...
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    The View From Under the Bus

    Teresag_CNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    A year ago I got a certificate in the mail celebrating my 30th year of certification as an intensive care nurse (CCRN). I smiled to remember how proud I was when I attained certification, 30 years...
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    Comparative Effectiveness Research in Nursing Care

    Teresag_CNS replied to AHRQ's topic in Research

    Thank you, Beth. I sat on a systematic review panel on pressure ulcer prevention recently; it may be the one you cited. It was done at Oregon Health & Science University. I was part of the initial...
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    Need feedback: Medicalization..raising awareness and potential study?

    Teresag_CNS replied to medisec's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am interested, but I'd like more explanation of what you mean by "medicalization."
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    Communication Advice for Nursing Students

    Teresag_CNS replied to Teresag_CNS's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing that meaningful story, reg4fun69. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with a nurse, but glad she apologized and it does seem like it was a learning experience for you, which is good,...
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    Why the heck do I have to be assertive???

    Teresag_CNS replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

    Assertiveness is a quality required of practicing nurses. We need to speak up about quality problems, workplace harrassment, patient safety problems, and other issues. I think the people telling you...
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    Comparative Effectiveness Research in Nursing Care

    Teresag_CNS replied to AHRQ's topic in Research

    We need CER on turning for pressure ulcer prevention. Has AHRQ considering funding an RCT of 2 versus 3 hour turning intervals in acute care? I know there is a large study by Bergstrom in long-term...
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    Patient Education in Nursing Care

    Teresag_CNS replied to AHRQ's topic in Patient Education

    If we hope to improve the effectiveness of education in the hospital setting, we need to revise the requirements issued by electronic health records. Where I recently practiced, for example, if you...
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    So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    Teresag_CNS replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, my, the PHARMACY. Yes, we have missing drugs. Yes, we have to look in 5 different places for drugs before we conclude that it hasn't been sent yet. Yes, a nurse is expected to remember where...
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    Homecare Clinical Specialist (HCS-O)?

    Teresag_CNS replied to joy&caring's topic in Home Health

    I have been a CNS for 20 years and I've never heard of this designation. The new APRN consensus model, crafted by a consortium of nursing organizations, does not include specific home care...