jeastridge BSN, RN

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How can we encourage our patients when we ourselves are discouraged?
General Specialties

How to Be a Good Nurse During the Holidays

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Working the holidays? Here are some works of reflection and encouragement.

3 replies 4,032 views
General Nursing

Code Green and Emotional Trauma: How Nurses Help

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Code Green, indicating a combative patient, can be challenging and seem to occur with increasing frequency. How can nurses help? What helps you to respond...

10 replies 5,560 views
What can you do about bullying in the workplace?
General Nursing

Nurses and Bullying: 4 Things You Can Do

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Bullying is real. It happens in all workplaces, including settings where we work as professional nurses. How can you recognize it? What can you do about it?

32 replies 62,223 views
What are some of the recent changes in treating breast cancer??
General Nursing

Breast Cancer Simplified

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Breast cancer affects us all. This article will help you know a little bit more about the disease and about treatments.

2 replies 2,800 views
Ebola Back in the Headlines
General Nursing

Nurses and Ebola

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Ebola recently spread into Uganda. The article discusses the nurses' role in the USA in helping treat Ebola.

2 replies 2,518 views
What is the most common model of hospice care?
Hospice

3 Hospice Case Studies: LTC Facility, Hospital, and Home

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Hospice care happens at home, in the hospital and in LTC facilities. In the 3 case studies described, the author discusses different focuses for patients and...

2 replies 8,230 views
The Most Prolific Serial Killer In Peacetime Germany
Headlines

Nurse in Germany Convicted of Killing Patients

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

A nurse in Germany was convicted of killing 85 people who had been in his care. This article summarizes the story and examines ways we can avoid staying silent...

16 replies 5,033 views
How do you adapt to the frequent changes in nursing?
General Nursing

Upside of Changes: Nurses Make the Best of Change

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Change comes to us all. In the nursing profession, it can be particularly challenging to accept and adapt to change over time. In this article, the author...

7 replies 4,990 views
What is your goal as you start your career?
General Nursing

Brand New Nurse: A Graduate Nurse Tells Her Story

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Luisa Carvajal, is a GN. As she prepares to start her first job, she took a few minutes to discuss her personal story and her aspirations in nursing.

0 replies 2,409 views
What is a nurses' response to the measles outbreak?
General Nursing

STOP Measles: Nurses on Alert

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author describes the contagion, signs and symptoms and steps to take.

0 replies 2,010 views
What do you think of Senator Walsh "play cards" comment?
General Nursing

Senator Maureen Walsh: When Do Nurses Have Time to Play Cards?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Last week Washington State Senator Maureen Walsh made comments that have elicited a strong response from nurses across the country. This article discusses the...

19 replies 5,773 views
How do you get started in Parish Nursing?
Parish

A Day in the Life of a Parish Nurse (aka Faith Community Nurse)

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author describes a typical day in her life as a Parish Nurse. If you ever wonder what a PN does, this article may help you learn more!

1 reply 4,910 views
What would you tell administration if you could have an honest conversation?
General Nursing

Gonna Quit: When Nursing Is Rough...

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author presents some of the current issues in today's nursing profession including nurse/patient ratio, living wages, bureaucracy, positive mentoring, and...

29 replies 7,615 views
Is self care the way to greater happiness?
General Nursing

Renewal and Refreshment by Giving More

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author shares that the secret to renewal and refreshment during this Holiday Season may be giving more!

1 reply 1,638 views
General Nursing

Politics in the Nursing Work Place: When Conflicts Arise

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Politics is all around us and often follows us into the work place. How do we continue to pursue excellence as nurses when conflicts arise?

13 replies 6,634 views
General Nursing

World Hospice & Palliative Care Day- Oct 13 Taking Stock of Where…

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

October 13 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. In this article, the author discusses emerging changes and ways we can enter the process as professional...

1 reply 8,754 views
General Nursing

Renewed Passion and Dedication to Nursing Profession

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author discusses how we can renew our passion for nursing. She uses the example of the nurses/nuns who help to found Mayo Clinic.

3 replies 6,333 views
General Nursing

The Nurse Optimist

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Being positive, genuine caring and practicing empathy don't cost us extra as professional nurses but they can make all the difference in the care we offer our...

5 replies 8,099 views
General Nursing

Nurse Mentors: A Mantra for Life

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Finding a good mentor and being a good mentor are keys to long term success as a nurse. In this article the author discusses 4 important aspects of mentoring....

0 replies 6,939 views
General Nursing

A Cry for Help: How to Be the Best Advocates Possible for our Pati…

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Being advocates for our patients is something we do well as nurses. In this article, the author discusses a particular case and asks for your input on...

0 replies 3,622 views