Lane Therrell FNP MSN, RN, NP

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    7 Ways to Increase Your Patient's Health Literacy

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yessss! I agree wholeheartedly. This is a perfect example of what happens when collaborative communication breaks
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    Weighted blanket "to prevent contractures"?!?!?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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...
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    Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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...
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    Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Learning to Talk

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Waking your patient when coming on shift?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Gardeninggirl's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Teen Mental Health: Problem Prevention

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Lane Therrell FNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Dealing with Guilt and Coping

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to clouds_creamy's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Can a new grad have spidey senses??

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    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
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    Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General 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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

    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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    That is an EXCELLENT point, Not_A_Hat_Person. I never thought of it that way, but yes,
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    Feedback please... FNP program after only psych experience. Thoughts?

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to mrsannRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    Question about Nurse Coaching

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

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

    Lane Therrell FNP replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    Lane Therrell FNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    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

    Lane Therrell FNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    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

    Lane Therrell FNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...