Lane Therrell FNP MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner, Coach, Writer

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All Content by Lane Therrell FNP

  1. Lane Therrell FNP

    7 Ways to Increase Your Patient's Health Literacy

    This is a great article. The human connection is arguably the most important part of nursing, yet it's the very first thing that gets left out in our fast-paced clinics and
  2. Lane Therrell FNP

    Weighted blanket "to prevent contractures"?!?!?

    Thank you so much, elkpark, for offering such a thoughtful, insightful post from your unique and relevant perspective as a CMS surveyor. Admittedly, I'm an idealist, and I got into this line of work...
  3. Lane Therrell FNP

    Weighted blanket "to prevent contractures"?!?!?

    Yessss! I agree wholeheartedly. This is a perfect example of what happens when collaborative communication breaks
  4. Lane Therrell FNP

    Weighted blanket "to prevent contractures"?!?!?

    Thank you for the clarification on the particulars of the case. When I hear the word "contractures," I'm equating them with chronic muscle spasms which can often be triggered by anxiety even if the...
  5. Capp, I feel your frustration. And I agree that the situation as you describe it is "messed up." I blame the fatally flawed insurance infrastructure for these kinds of situations. I've always resented...
  6. Lane Therrell FNP

    Weighted blanket "to prevent contractures"?!?!?

    To me, what seems to be "so out of hand these days" are not the people, but the beyond-ridiculous regulations and policies that prevent our patients from maximizing their quality of life. Cases like...
  7. Lane Therrell FNP

    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    As a nursing student (who diligently did her reading and homework) I found that I did not respond well to what I called the "question-the-student-down" style of instruction. I have a...
  8. Lane Therrell FNP

    Learning to Talk

    Communication in healthcare is a vitally important topic, and this is a well-written article with great examples. I would love to see interpersonal communication skills development emphasized more in...
  9. Lane Therrell FNP

    Waking your patient when coming on shift?

    This is a fantastic topic for reminding us all of the value of getting back to basics. It has always bothered me (especially in med-surg, rehab, and long-term care environments) how easily the...
  10. Lane Therrell FNP

    Teen Mental Health: Problem Prevention

    This is such an important topic, and hats off to the Binion family for taking positive action in the wake of tragedy. We can all take action to support local, state, and federal efforts to build up...
  11. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    For those of you following this topic, a well-done overview was published in the Washington Examiner today: Can Washington Fix the Opioid Crisis? The graphics are powerful, the examples are...
  12. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    The opioid crisis is running rampant in rural and urban communities alike across the United States today. According to US government sources, more than 115 people die each day in the US from...
  13. Lane Therrell FNP

    Dealing with Guilt and Coping

    When one of my clients or patients is grappling with the "woulda-coulda-shoulda" factor, I like to remind them of one of my favorite sayings: "The two most dangerous words in the English language are...
  14. Lane Therrell FNP

    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    Learning to trust your gut (about jobs or anything else) is one of the most important lessons we can learn... in nursing, and in life. Congratulations and here's to your
  15. Lane Therrell FNP

    Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    If cannabis was not classified as a Schedule 1 drug, more research and evidence could be gathered upon which the BONs could base their decisions. Rescheduling cannabis is something that must happen at...
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

    The behavior you described in your post made me think the guilty parties might be suffering from compassion fatigue. A pervasive negative attitude can be one of the manifestations of compassion...
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Your comment speaks to a problem that is even bigger than opioids, addiction, or diversion. In many ways, healthcare seems to have forgotten why it exists in the first place -- to help PEOPLE. Not to...
  18. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Thank you for the great resources,
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    That is an EXCELLENT point, Not_A_Hat_Person. I never thought of it that way, but yes,
  20. What is your ultimate career goal? Have you talked to other FNPs in your state (or the state where you would like to live and practice)? As an FNP in primary care I can tell you that in the big...
  21. Lane Therrell FNP

    Question about Nurse Coaching

    Please feel free to PM me any
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    CBD & Nursing don't mix

    The more basic research we can amass, the more leverage we will have for infusing common sense into laws and policies at every level, including state boards of nursing. Supporting any and all federal...
  23. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    The opioid crisis is running rampant in rural and urban communities alike across the United States today. According to US government sources, more than 115 people die each day in the US from...
  24. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    The opioid crisis is running rampant in rural and urban communities alike across the United States today. According to US government sources, more than 115 people die each day in the US from...
  25. Lane Therrell FNP

    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    The opioid crisis is running rampant in rural and urban communities alike across the United States today. According to US government sources, more than 115 people die each day in the US from...