The American Nurses Association endorsed President Obama when he was running for President because of his insight into the health care crisis, the nursing shortage and the fact that the nursing profession needs some strong role models and leadership. He also has a strong understanding that nurses are the backbone of health care in the U.S. and that in order to improve the health and well being of Americans, that nurses need to have an active role in overseeing the health care industry. Today, President Obama took action to promote a nurse to a leadership position in the health care industry. He appointed Dr. Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, FAAN, to…
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Holidays for Nurses???
I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day whether you are with the love of your life or not, I hope it was a good day. Being a Saturday, meant many of you had to work… Also hope you all emerged unscathed from Friday the 13th as well. We had a few major challenges in my family, but I think we’re on the road to recovery from them. Not looking forward to another one soon, but March always seems to mirror February and so we have another to face soon enough. And now it’s President’s Day here in the U.S. No mail, no banks are open, and many businesses are…
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Can You Help A Student Nurse Today?
A student has placed an URGENT request for information from BSN nurses on The Nursing Site Forum. If you can help today, please join and respond. Thanks!
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The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
My latest book, The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents is now available. It can be purchased from Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com It is based on my personal experiences with my own parents and in-laws as well as my 30 years in home health nursing. I hope it serves as valuable information to health care professionals as well as anyone coping with this situation. If anyone would be interested in writing a review on their website or blog, please email me. I have a limited number of review copies available.
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Risks Associated with Shoulder Pain Pumps
I recently wrote an article for Suite101.com about the risks associated with shoulder pain pumps. Pain control is such an important issue for nurses, but these devices do have certain risks that nurses and all health care professionals as well as patients should be aware of. Take some time to read about this issue and familiarize yourself with these risks. Photo: Stryker Pain Pump