Where have all the hospitals gone?
Did you know that the maximum number of U.S. hospitalizations occurred in 1981? Since then, the population has increased by 40%, but hospitalizations have…
Community
Overspending on patient-lift devices leads to underproduction: More isn’t always better
In our efforts to discourage caregivers from manually lifting patients, it would seem logical to assume that the more patient-lift devices made available for…
Recommended reading
Jon Templeman, BSN, RN, posted this blog on the American Nurse Today website in November 2017. I suggest you give it a read, not…
Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body parts to…
Is hospice care a two-way street?
As a non-nurse, my perception of why nurses decide to work in hospice care centers around patients and families—relieving pain, assuaging fears, answering questions,…
Nursing homes: Good intentions, sad realities
Trained as a licensed practical nurse in 1948, after being a nurse’s aide in Rochester, New York during World War II, Rita Hirschler has…
Hospice nursing: A slower pace of care
It had never occurred to me before, but it makes perfect sense—hospice care moves at a slower pace than typical nursing. Nurses (and patients)…
Hospice—A lodging for travelers
My step-father helped establish a hospice in rural West Virginia. He never said why he got involved in this effort, but I suspect it…
Staying current on the basics
Having been a registered nurse for almost 10 years, I’ve been fortunate to have only been a patient for the happy occasions of welcoming…
Got nursing skills? What to do in retirement as a nurse
Have you thought about what to do in your retirement? Are you sad about giving up the nursing skills you developed over your years…
Focusing on Safe Patient Handling 2017-2018
As we ended 2017, I reflected on some of the feedback I’ve received from the blogs that I wrote during the year. Most people’s…
In-flight emergency: Resolve to care for yourself in 2018
After a long, arduous winter of work, you have saved up your PTO and fly out to your dream destination for a much-needed…
Where have all the hospitals gone?
Did you know that the maximum number of U.S. hospitalizations occurred in 1981? Since then, the population has increased by 40%, but…
Overspending on patient-lift devices leads to underproduction: More isn’t always better
In our efforts to discourage caregivers from manually lifting patients, it would seem logical to assume that the more patient-lift devices made…
Recommended reading
Jon Templeman, BSN, RN, posted this blog on the American Nurse Today website in November 2017. I suggest you give it a…
Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body…
Is hospice care a two-way street?
As a non-nurse, my perception of why nurses decide to work in hospice care centers around patients and families—relieving pain, assuaging fears,…
Nursing homes: Good intentions, sad realities
Trained as a licensed practical nurse in 1948, after being a nurse’s aide in Rochester, New York during World War II, Rita…
Hospice nursing: A slower pace of care
It had never occurred to me before, but it makes perfect sense—hospice care moves at a slower pace than typical nursing. Nurses…
Hospice—A lodging for travelers
My step-father helped establish a hospice in rural West Virginia. He never said why he got involved in this effort, but I…
Staying current on the basics
Having been a registered nurse for almost 10 years, I’ve been fortunate to have only been a patient for the happy occasions…
Got nursing skills? What to do in retirement as a nurse
Have you thought about what to do in your retirement? Are you sad about giving up the nursing skills you developed over…
Focusing on Safe Patient Handling 2017-2018
As we ended 2017, I reflected on some of the feedback I’ve received from the blogs that I wrote during the year.…
In-flight emergency: Resolve to care for yourself in 2018
After a long, arduous winter of work, you have saved up your PTO and fly out to your dream destination for…
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