The Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 19, 2023

Lynne Signore BSN, RN, NCSN,is a Maine high school nurse who has been collecting and sharing things that happen or what she overhears in her health office for years. She typically posts the list, which she continues to add to, every school nurse day. earplugs, Can you fix my g lasses?, How can I get glasses?

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The Gypsy Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Healthcare workers, from nurses to doctors, spend long hours on their feet, often in high-stress environments where every moment counts. Best Overall TOPO ULTRAFLY 4 The Topo Ultrafly shoe provides a roomy toe box to have your feet positioned anatomically inside the shoe to provide a comfortable all-day wear.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment. I want you to come in person to see me first before we proceed with more tests.”

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I’ve been a nurse practitioner (NP) for over 25 years and was an OR nurse for 21 years before that. My mom was a nurse and my father was a doctor — both were alcoholics. I heard the painful voice of my inner child and took a deep breath. Tearfully, he lifted me off my feet and gave me a bear hug. I love nursing!

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Scrubs

JUNE 27, 2023

The teenager was experiencing a range of strange symptoms, including severe pain all over her body, when her mother took her to Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital. Legions were also found on her legs and arms with her feet curling at the end. I cannot watch my daughter suffer in pain and keep getting worse.”

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Scrubs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Thinkstock | Polka Dot They may be the reason you have a job, but sometimes patients can be a giant pain in the you-know-what! People assume I am a student and ask, “When will you be a real nurse?” This real nurse has a master’s. =) —Nancy Elisabeth 5. I usually answer with “I’ll be your nurse this shift.” Andrea Webb 9.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

Nurses have the most face time with patients, so nurses must understand what Lipedema is and how to recognize the signs. We spoke with Ana Pozzoli, PT, CLT, National Lymphedema Network expert clinician, about how nurses can play a pivotal role in helping women receive care and treatment for Lipedema.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Rebecca Nicholson Set Out to Lose Weight to Set a Good Example for Her Patients Soon after becoming a nurse, Rebecca Nicholson decided to lose weight. Grappling with pain and intense physical pressure, Nicholson knew working as a nurse meant she had to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 9, 2022

When Cade Conville took the podium at the Fall 2021 Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway Senior Recognition Ceremony , what could have been a typical award speech turned into an emotional account of his path to nursing and his story of resilience. “I woke up in a lot of pain, in a dark room.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 3, 2023

It could be that it’s simply not their style, but chances are that deep down they’re more appreciative than you can imagine—of you, your nursing skills and the valuable role you play on their healthcare team. I’ve learned so much from the nurses I work with—both professionally and personally. Not buying it?

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The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Gifts for Travel Nurses: The Guide Self-care Holidays can be stressful with all the planned events and endless shopping trips. As a travel nurse , it’s important to take care of yourself so that you can take care of your patients. Listed below are several gift ideas that will benefit travel nurses’ physical and mental health.

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Nurse Deck

MAY 19, 2023

If you have a passion for patient care and a strong desire to make a difference in people's lives, becoming a nurse anesthetist may be the perfect path for you. What is a nurse anesthetist and what are the benefits of becoming one? One of the significant benefits of becoming a nurse anesthetist is the high level of job satisfaction.

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The Gypsy Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As a travel nurse, you need to make sure you pack your essentials. We have put together a list of the top essentials for travel nurses. Top Essentials for Travel Nurses Good Shoes Good shoes are crucial for nurses who travel because of the long hours on their feet, often walking or standing throughout shifts.

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Nursing Review

APRIL 17, 2023

The test enables clinicians to make critical decisions and potentially save a mother and her unborn child's lives," professor McClements told Nursing Review. "We Eventually, someone might feel dizzy , experience headaches, nausea and abdominal pain, or see swelling around the ankles, hands and feet.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2023

As a result, since the potential risks to nursing infants are not fully understood, healthcare professionals typically advise against using Ozempic while breastfeeding unless the benefits of the medication significantly outweigh the potential risks.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Describe sleep concerns and nursing implications. Understanding how the glymphatic system works can help nurses perform patient assessments that take into account sleep quantity and quality, which can have an impact on overall health. The water channel aquaporin-4, located at the end-feet, supports fluid transport.

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Digital Doorway

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Some of us have nursing jobs that are feel like a bed of nails, and some of us nurses have jobs that feel like comfortable old shoes. Have you ever fallen into either of these categories in terms of your work experience as a nurse? The Nursing Bed of Nails A nursing job that feels like a bed of nails is just a bad fit.

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American Nurse

JULY 26, 2023

Morris, 78, was at her heaviest in her mid-40s, standing 5 feet 10½ inches and weighing 310 pounds. The post New Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors appeared first on American Nurse. Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life. Learn more about KFF.

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Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Vera speak Of lessons for nurses who choose The path to Planetary Health Of Tsm’syen & Yaqui First Nations, Her words wove a millennia of nursing knowledge into the now “Our collective networks are ecological,” she said. What I learned at Hopkins Was not Dock’s political ardor, but separation/disconnection.

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American Nurse

MARCH 3, 2023

To ensure appropriate care, nurses must perform accurate post-fall assessments to prevent complications in all settings, including in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). A study by Chan and colleagues found that nurses may perform inadequate assessments in facilities where they don’t receive specific training.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 22, 2023

Latanya Weston is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. What inspired you to become a nurse?

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Nursing Uncensored

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a pediatric oncology nurse, I am accustomed to often being the most positive person in the room. In the face of so much pain and sadness experienced by the children I care for and the anxiety and anger often experienced by their parents, it is personally helpful for me to try and discover another, more positive view.

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Every Nurse

JANUARY 30, 2023

Texas The Pros and Cons of Becoming a CNA Last Updated: January 30, 2023 by EveryNurse Being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important role in the healthcare industry. CNAs typically work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

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Equality 4 Black Nurses

JUNE 3, 2021

My feet are walking, not with a pace of haste but with a foot drag because what is the point? I feel isolated in that I can't share my worries with my white colleagues because the structure of the health care organisation does not support black nurses and often times makes us vulnerable. This has been the hardest time ever.

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Nurse.com

JULY 13, 2023

Workplace injuries are an all-too-common occurrence in health care, especially for nurses. Whether transferring a patient or running to a code blue, nurses are constantly on the move. In fact, one study revealed that nurses walk more than 9,000 steps in a single shift, which equates to over three miles.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

AUGUST 13, 2019

Tyler Olson/123RF.com Few things can sideline your nursing career faster than an injury. Nurses that work on the frontlines of patient care in hospitals are especially at risk for injuries. Nursing injuries on the job can result from falls, needle sticks, and even assaults.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

MAY 8, 2021

Working as a nurse while pregnant is a wake-up call for many registered nurses and advanced practice nurses. Often, after years of being able to push their bodies and minds to the limit, nurses are forced to adjust their routine to meet the needs of their pregnancies.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Allied Health Professions Allied health professionals are medical professionals who aren’t doctors or nurses but who provide health services to patients. Physical Therapist Physical therapists (PTs) support patients with injuries or chronic conditions that impede their range of motion, cause pain or negatively impact their quality of life.

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The Nurse Break

DECEMBER 4, 2022

18 best books for nurses about grief, death and loss. As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. But it held a promise – a promise of piecing together a life that lay in ruins at her feet.

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The Nurse Break

MARCH 27, 2022

Meet Emma (Cane) Onelli who has been nursing since 1998, so 23 years! She is from Hobart, Tasmania and her nursing background is 20 year of Emergency Nursing and the last 6 in HITH (Hospital in the Home) as well as casual in ED. She actually met her Italian husband while nursing on a Cruise ship in the US, he’s a Ships Engineer!

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Consult QD

APRIL 17, 2023

My nurse Patricia, who I later married and was my wife for over 20 years, said, ‘Why don’t you just take one of these bone screws and put it down that pedicle with a washer on it and wire it to that?’ I’m building a hill for sledding that will be 1,700 feet long with a 244-foot drop,” he says while sitting atop an excavator.

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