Home Health Care Planner New from KQ Digital Nurse – two new downloads to help make your life and career easier. One is a daily planner designed specifically for home health care nurses and therapists. It’s a digital download. Print as many of the specific pages as you need. It includes a 4-year calendar page, a blank calendar, a daily planning page, a caseload list, a page to include frequently used MD numbers or community resources for caregivers. A new planner for hospice is in the works. Stay tuned. Time Management Skills Time management skills is something many nurses especially new nurses struggle with. I have re-written my Time Management…
-
-
Product Review:New Butter Face Mask Friction and Lip Balm
I was recently provided the opportunity to test and review a product for mask friction and lip balm from Butter Face USA. I was reluctant at first because my skin is hyper sensitive and although I do wear a mask at work and whenever I’m out running errands, I don’t wear one as much as hospital nurses do. But with the Santa Ana winds in So. CA, and the associated lack of humidity, my skin has been super dry despite applying moisturizers. I began to notice some friction and irritation and decided to give these products a good try. The balm quickly healed my irritation and softened my skin within…
-
How Can Nurses Protect Their Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of nurses in every country of the world. Indeed, due to the very nature of their work, nurses are usually among the first to witness the tragedies caused by this disease. Moreover, they also risk being exposed to infection whenever they treat a patient with the coronavirus. In many cases, nurses lack the appropriate protective equipment, such as PPE equipment . No wonder many of them are experiencing anxiety and emotional distress. Although these feelings are completely natural, nurses need to find ways to keep their spirits up despite the dire situation. Keeping in touch The COVID-19 crisis, particularly in its initial stages,…