Elizabeth Blanchard Hills

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1. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   We are closing this thread, so I can begin work on the interviews themselves. I'd like to share a short video, courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic, about empathy and the critical role it plays in patient care. In my opinion, empathy also plays an impo...

2. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, dear. I am a newbie too. In rereading the admin's post, they state that they will work out a way for us to connect since you do not have the requisite 15 posts. I'll let the admin know and be in touch. Thanks again for reaching out.

3. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, findingmandi. Would you please PM me, and leave an email and/or cell phone where I could reach you? I am scheduling interviews for the 3rd week of October. Also let me know the best times to reach you, or when not to call.

4. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Very sorry about your experience in nursing school. In my opinion, most nurses, are in fact, nothing short of amazing. They stay calm in emergencies. They provide compassionate care for their patients, even those who are difficult, demanding or ju...

5. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   You've just described the very heart of nursing-- compassion for others. A willingness to overlook flaws. I am looking forward to discovering whether or not this puts us at risk for abuse. Thanks for sharing.

6. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, that is a very unique point of view, and one I would welcome hearing. Would you please PM me with your cellphone and/or email? We can set up a time to talk that way.

7. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nurse Girl 525: Thanks for reaching out and I look forward to talking. So very happy you are now married to your best friend.

8. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   To Been There, 2012. I received your PM, and hopefully you can read my response. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We'll talk soon.

9. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

   Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

   Ruby, I have read (and learned from) your posts, too. Been There 2012, if you remember where you found the reference about gender and abusing, I would love to include it. And to all: I am scheduled to work back-to-back shifts and may not be as resp...

10. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your observation! I brought up the nurses eating their young thing because I myself was bullied by other (younger!) nurses as a new grad. I've also watched (a very few) nurses bullying other, less confident nurses. It is such an unnecess...

11. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your comments, and I appreciate your concerns. I am in the process of updating my bio, so please visit there in a day or so for more information. I am a new/old nurse, having joined the profession at the age of 49. Nursing kicked my ...

12. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings, All: As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am currently working on a series of stories for the allnurses.com community. Specifically, I am interested in your personal narrative: Have you ever been in an abusive relationship? Ar...

13. Thinking About Plan B? - Nurses in Business

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Michelle Podlesni's topic in Entrepreneurs

    Thank you for this inspiring post! If you can get through nursing school and advance your career, you already have the skills needed to become a successful business owner. And the good news? You don't have to go it alone. There are many, many resou...

14. Questions about travel RN...

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Leobear73's topic in Travel

    Much obliged, NedRN.

15. Questions about travel RN...

    Elizabeth Blanchard Hills replied to Leobear73's topic in Travel

    NedRN, I specially joined allnurses because of your cogent thinking and sound business advice. Thank you! Do you have any resources (or coaches) you recommend for learning to contract directly with hospitals?