October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All of the pink ribbons are meant to remind women everywhere to get a mammogram, and to learn and practice regular self-exams of their breasts. Getting to know your own body gives you the best advantage of finding an abnormality early. Early detection is a huge factor in the successful treatment of any cancer but especially breast cancer. Remind your patients that not all lumps are cancerous. If they find one, don’t panic, schedule an appointment and check it out to be sure. As nurses we need to set the example by doing. Schedule your mammogram today! Or remind your wife and other loved…
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Register and VOTE!!!
Today is the last day to register to vote in many states and territories. Nurses represent a huge faction of one of the largest industries in the U.S. (health care). The state of health care and the economy are something that effects all of us. No matter what your political beliefs and affiliations, please be sure you are registered and VOTE in this historic election! You can register online in most states by accessing your state government’s website. You can search by entering the phrase “register to vote in Ohio.” Of course, you’ll substitute your state’s name for Ohio. Or go to Rock the Vote and fill in the form.…
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ANA Website Explains Choice of Obama Biden Ticket
The American Nurses Association has endorsed the Obama Biden ticket for President and VP in the 2008 election. To find out more about why the ANA believes Obama and Biden will be a better choice to help nurses, see the new website they have created to help voters make an informed choice. Information and materials are available from this site for nurses to educate others.
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Having a Boring Student Rotation?
So you’re bored with your Post Partum rotation. Well let this be your first lesson that nursing is not about YOU; it’s about the patients and the excellent level of care you are giving them! This rotation may not give you the adrenalin surge that you get in the ER or the ICU, but these patients are just as important. They need your help, understanding, education and caring. So rise to the occasion and meet this challenge. Not every patient will present you with a specific set of tasks or procedures to perform. You need to figure out what kind of care they need. If nothing else… where are their…
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More About a National Nurse
Have you read the latest article about the National Nurse campaign in Advance for Nurses, September 15, 2008 issue? If you don’t receive this magazine, you can read the article online. Learn more about this grassroots movement. And visit the National Nurse website and blog.