One of the things I find most annoying as I listen to, or overhear, nurses discussing a patient who is “profoundly hard of hearing” and the fact that they find it almost impossible to communicate with the patient. From the other side of the scenario, I have had too many experiences with family members who are moderately hard of hearing to totally deaf. It’s even more frustrating for the patient to be unable to communicate with the medical professionals! Walk a mile in your patient’s shoes. WRITE it Down What ever happened to pen and paper? These patients are not blind and dumb! Use a pad of paper, your smart…
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Travel Nursing Tips for New Grads from Highway Hypodermics
Hope 2015 is starting off well for everyone! It’s been a little crazy for me and so I’m slow to get back to blogging. Today, I want to share with you a great article (the first in a series) by a friend, Epstein LaRue RN, from Highway Hypodermics window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;
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Facts About Men in Nursing
More and more men are finding their career niche in nursing which improves the profession for all of us. Here’s a great infographic with 5 Hyper-Masculine Facts About Men in Nursing from College America. window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;
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Happy New Year!
Hard to believe that the year is ending. 2015 holds many promises for the future. As the bell tolls midnight, make your wishes and I hope they will all come true. Have a very safe and Happy New Year!!! window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;
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Infographic: Dissecting Patient-Centered Care
From University of Arizona’s College of Nursing University of Arizona Online Nursing Degree NOTE: If the graphic doesn’t show up on your browser, you can view it here: University of Arizona Online Nursing Degree window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;