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How do you answer, "How much time do I have left?"
General Nursing

How Much Time Do I Have?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author discusses ways to approach a difficult end of life question.

5 replies 12,955 views
Ambulatory

Office Nurse: What's It Like?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author discusses some of what it is like to be an office nurse, including the ups and downs of this particular nursing role.

12 replies 26,025 views
Parish

Parish Nursing: A Variety of Roles

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author tells a story of one encounter and goes on to describe more of what a Parish Nurse does on a day-to-day basis.

11 replies 12,531 views
General Nursing

Be a Real Nurse: Compassion is the Key

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author discusses the importance of true compassion in nursing. She invites the reader to share their own experiences.

21 replies 15,184 views
General Nursing

Organ Procurement and Nursing

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

What is an OPN, Organ Procurement Nurse? In this article, the author describes the process of organ donation and the nurses that specialize in this field.

1 reply 11,380 views
General Nursing

Surviving the Real World of Nursing: 8 Tips for the New Grad

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author offers 8 tips for new grads. She invites the reader to add a few of their own.

6 replies 10,416 views
General Nursing

Love Being a Nurse: 33 Years and Going Strong

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author discusses her nursing career and asks the reader to share some personal insights.

12 replies 9,958 views
Hospice

Why Can't She Stay Here? Getting Kicked Out of Inpatient Hospice

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author tells the story of a particular patient encounter where the family resists a change in level of care. She asks the reader to weigh in...

38 replies 41,864 views
General Nursing

Palliative Care + Hospice = A+

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author explores the differences and similarities between hospice and palliative care and how they work together.

10 replies 34,594 views
General Nursing

Perfect-o Meter

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author discusses our dealings with perfectionism, in ourselves and in others. Do you have an internal "Perfect-o Meter?"

14 replies 12,702 views
General Nursing

Nothing Like a Nurse Navigator!

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author interviews a Nurse Navigator and shares some insights about what this job entails.

3 replies 14,725 views
Hospice

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author describes a patient visit and some of the lesser known aspects of being a hospice nurse.

10 replies 32,150 views
General Nursing

Nursing: Finding Ways to Bloom Where You Are Planted

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Is it always best to move from job to job? Or are there ways to find encouragement and renewal in our current position? In this article the author explores some...

10 replies 14,957 views
Do you have any Alzheimer's stories to share?
Parish

Alzheimer's Attack: Coping as Family & Nurse

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Alzheimer's Disease can devastate caregivers. Being a nurse can help in some ways but make it more difficult in others. In this article read about one nurse's...

20 replies 16,636 views
Hospice

Hospice: True Death Sentence?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, we look at times when hospice is revoked, re-considered or delayed. The author points out that situations change and sometimes patients do...

19 replies 30,257 views
Hospice

Hospice: A Dream or a Nightmare

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, a hospice nurse listens to a family member's worst hospice nightmare: making the decision to go into hospice too soon. She helps to clarify and...

21 replies 29,179 views
What Is Hospice Nursing?
Hospice

Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

This is the story of one nurse's encounter with a family where she helps clear up some misconceptions about what hospice is and does.

49 replies 433,477 views
Hospice

Hospice Nursing: A Season Pass

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Through the story of an interaction with a fellow hospice nurse, this article helps the reader understand just exactly what it is that hospice nurses do.

18 replies 18,361 views
Parish

End Of Life Conversations With Families

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Written from a Christian Parish Nurse's perspective, this article provides practical tips on how to talk with families and patients about end of life questions.

5 replies 30,474 views
Parish

ICU By Default? A Parish Nurse Asks the Question

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

This is a the story of a parish nurses' encounter with a dying patient, his family, and the ER staff. During a critical time, the parish nurse helps ask the...

10 replies 24,134 views