Improving the use of patient-lift devices
As mentioned in last month’s blog, which discussed importance of equipment selections, I stated a few points to consider before making patient-lift equipment purchases.…
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Drifting in the sea of an emergency department
A few years ago my wife came home and told me her car was stalling. I knew this was impossible, so I decided to…
When the culture of compassion fails in nursing
Is it incivility, horizontal violence, bullying, ageism, policy failure or racism? It’s difficult to comprehend the lack of compassion and humanness from one nurse…
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described, the role…
Stuck in a hospital room? Maybe not
Imagine being stuck in a hospital room day after day, for as many as 21 days, not seeing or experiencing a change of scenery…
Mindful speaking
As nurses we deliver crucial care to patients. We help to support families in times of distress, welcome new life into the world, and…
Lavender: Take a deep breath and relax
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today I wasn’t at all surprised to read about a study in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral…
Your choice but staff’s voice
It’s common for those who see demonstrations of mechanical patient-lift equipment to praise them as excellent tools.But when it comes to using this equipment…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense of the…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm and in…
The importance of nurses voting: Reflections on Lavinia L. Dock’s activism
“ . . . Of all things in the world, the tuberculosis question is a social question and the causes of tuberculosis (outside of…
Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?
Is it possible that providers might prescribe antibiotics (even when they’re not necessary and won’t affect outcomes) simply because patients give them higher ratings…
Improving the use of patient-lift devices
As mentioned in last month’s blog, which discussed importance of equipment selections, I stated a few points to consider before making patient-lift…
Drifting in the sea of an emergency department
A few years ago my wife came home and told me her car was stalling. I knew this was impossible, so I…
When the culture of compassion fails in nursing
Is it incivility, horizontal violence, bullying, ageism, policy failure or racism? It’s difficult to comprehend the lack of compassion and humanness from…
Recognizing nurses’ role in antibiotic stewardship
It has not been my experience that healthcare organizations are resistant to the inclusion of nurses, rather, as Rita Olans has described,…
Stuck in a hospital room? Maybe not
Imagine being stuck in a hospital room day after day, for as many as 21 days, not seeing or experiencing a change…
Mindful speaking
As nurses we deliver crucial care to patients. We help to support families in times of distress, welcome new life into the…
Lavender: Take a deep breath and relax
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today I wasn’t at all surprised to read about a study in the journal Frontiers…
Your choice but staff’s voice
It’s common for those who see demonstrations of mechanical patient-lift equipment to praise them as excellent tools.But when it comes to using…
Heart, soul, and redemption: My journey to addiction—and back
As one life ends another begins—a spiritual lesson and coping mechanism that I taught myself early on to ensure survival. Making sense…
Depression and substance abuse: The danger of being strong for far too long
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and lateral violence often coexistwith, or contribute to, depression in nurses. Untreated depression can lead to thoughts of self-harm…
The importance of nurses voting: Reflections on Lavinia L. Dock’s activism
“ . . . Of all things in the world, the tuberculosis question is a social question and the causes of tuberculosis…
Do patient satisfaction ratings influence antibiotic prescribing?
Is it possible that providers might prescribe antibiotics (even when they’re not necessary and won’t affect outcomes) simply because patients give them…
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