Who are you?You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who are you—really?…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depressionThe Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an increased risk…
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Managing chronic pain in the elderlyChronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
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Choosing the right conversationIt’s 7:10 A.M. Maggie, the night-shift charge nurse, is waiting to give report to Julie, the charge nurse on the next shift. After a…
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Moving toward a restraint-free environmentSherry, age 17, is admitted to a behavioral health residential facility by her adoptive parents. She has mild mental retardation and attention deficit hyperactivity…
Who are you?You probably have many labels—nurse, wife, mother, sister, aunt (or husband, son, father, brother, uncle), neighbor, or volunteer, for instance. But who…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depressionThe Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect have an…
From our readers…Searching for life with man’s best friendAt the end of another crazy day in our Level 1 Trauma Center the call went out. Our volunteer Search and Rescue…
From our readers…The CompanionParkinson’s had taken away almost everything she loved. She, the artist, had spent her younger days in the upper rooms of McGuffey…
From our readers…Talking to patients about a “weighty” issue: Are you ready?As the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise, no doubt more of your patients are having weight issues…
Managing chronic pain in the elderlyChronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Helping patients adhere to a gluten-free dietAvoiding gluten isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to know to keep patients compliant with a gluten-free diet.
From our readers…Caring for the world by recycling suppliesI became aware of the acute lack of essential medical supplies when I participated in medical missions work in the Philippines and…
Choosing the right conversationIt’s 7:10 A.M. Maggie, the night-shift charge nurse, is waiting to give report to Julie, the charge nurse on the next shift.…
From our readers…At the BedsideAs my parents were approaching the age of downsizing their earthly possessions, I became the recipient of the generational family crib. It…
A little humor pleaseLaughter is a way of dealing with life’s stressors. Learning how to use humor to enrich our personal and professional lives can…
Moving toward a restraint-free environmentSherry, age 17, is admitted to a behavioral health residential facility by her adoptive parents. She has mild mental retardation and attention…
