5 Things Nurses Would Tell You to Avoid to Better Your Health Avoid putting off seeing a MD because of money. Having annual physical exams, physicals can help address problems and also compare and look at trends in regard to the patients vital … [Read more...]
10 Things Patients Don’t Know About Nurses
March 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
10 Things Patients Don’t Know About Nurses We are so dedicated to our profession that we don't always leave our cares for you at the door; we take you home with us. Just when you thought no one else cares we care for you and the whole family … [Read more...]
Bullying Harassment and Lateral Violence Are Real In Nursing Today
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nurse bullying, lateral violence and harassment are widespread phenomenon in healthcare today. A lot of nurses who are victim of bullying do not recognize the fact that they are being bullied. The majority reported uncomfortable behavior but didn’t … [Read more...]
Discussion: Bedsores & Falls are Indicators of Nursing Quality of Care.
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nursing qiaulity of care is one of the primary concerns for all nurse managers. Nurse managers are required to track events like falls, bed sores, incidences that involve patients and chart them to reflect on a monthly graphical data. This graphical … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why Nurses go Unemployed or Stop Working in USA
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
6 Reasons Why Nurses go Unemployed or Stop Working in USA Severe work related injuries especially back ones: Always ask for help. Use ergonomics like you were taught and never underestimate patient weight. Light patients are the ones that can … [Read more...]
10 Things Patients Do not Know About Nurses
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10 Things Patient Don’t Know about Nurses I am here to make you as comfortable as I can, not to knock you out/keep you out with pain meds. That we worry about you, think about you, and care about you long after we clock out. We continue … [Read more...]
6 Diets That Can save Your Life
February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
AmericanHeart Association diet Low saturated fats Limit sugar intake Limit salt intake Encourages 4-9 servings fruits/veg. per day Encourages 6-8 servings of whole grains per day, legumes, nuts Less than 6 oz. Fish, meats … [Read more...]
American Heart Association (AHA) Diet
February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
American Heart Association (AHA) diet. AHA has clear guidelines on how to prevent cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with diet. The following are some of these guidelines. Low saturated fats: These are foods such as lean meats … [Read more...]
Evidence Based Practice
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Define evidence-based practice (EBP). Discuss the key elements in EBP and the role informatics plays in three of these elements. Evidence-based practice is "a process, which encompasses the use of best available evidence alongside clinical … [Read more...]
10 Facts About Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives )
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Birth control pills AKA Oral Contraceptives (OCs) have been blammed for a lot of health problems. Most of these health related issues are just myths and evidence based research has ruled them out. The following is a fascinating list of 10 facts … [Read more...]
