photo from Flickr Have you heard about the plight of Amanda Trujillo, an RN who was fired by Banner health in Arizona for educating a patient in the process of obtaining informed consent? The physician threw a well documented tantrum because the patient decided against the procedure after being educated. The physician demanded the nurse be fired and he has filed a complaint against the RN with the AZ Board of Nursing. This keeps her from being hired anywhere else in AZ. Listen to this interview and read more about this case. You can also sign a petition for the AZ BRN to remove the “under investigation” status from Amanda’s…
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Defuse Stress: An Insider’s Review of Stress and Burnout in Nurses
A guest post by Katie Beland… Nurses experience a high level of stress throughout the work day. Information passes from client, receptionist, nurse, doctor and insurance companies in a fast-paced, technologically advanced atmosphere within minutes of check-in. As a nursing professional, you must engage clients with respect and compassion. Stress can interfere with your relationships with patients and damage the image of your medical institution if you cannot control your reactions. Dangers of Burnout Stress can cause burnout, (also referred to as caregiver fatigue) a condition caused by exhaustion, prolonged stress and a collapse of mental capacity. Burnout makes you think differently, skip steps in completing tasks and make mistakes…
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A First Aid Kit is a MUST
One of the things about being a nurse is that it’s not a nine-to-five job you can leave behind at the office. You’re a nurse 24/7. And many times you’re called upon by family and friends for advice and assistance with their medical issues. Just remember you aren’t to diagnose or prescribe. And then there are the times when you’re depended upon to provide First Aid or to be the team’s nurse or the scouting troop’s nurse, etc. For this you really need to carry your own First Aid Kit. Trust me, don’t rely on the team or group to provide one. If they do, you’re lucky. However, I always…
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Online RN to BSN Program Waives Application Fee
I received this information yesterday… From now until February 20, 2012, Linfield College is waiving their $100 online RN to BSN degree application fee. Here’s a blurb about their programs…. Linfield’s Adult Degree Program offers adults the opportunity to earn bachelor’s degrees and certificates online. This program offers six accredited online degree programs, including the recently added marketing degree, in addition to three accredited certificate programs. Linfield also offers three hybrid format programs, combining online courses with in-classroom instruction. Linfield College has been offering online courses for more than ten years, with many of the instructors being involved in the early design of online education. The online format offers the…
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Stat Gear’s Medical Tape Holder Really Works!!!
Order yours Today I recently received an item to review. I have to be honest and tell you I don’t often care for this process because some of the stuff people send me isn’t worth the money they spent to send it. However, in this instance I was pleasantly surprised— the tool is reasonably priced, very easy to use and quite functional. The S3 Stat (TM) from Stat Gear is patent pending — MADE IN THE USA — and a must have tool for hands on nursing care. It easily slides on your stethoscope and is not intrusive. For anyone ( such as doctors, nurses, therapists paramedics, EMT’s, phlebotomists, etc.)…