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Monthly Archives: December 2008
A Little Explanation…Just What the Dr. Ordered!
It was a warm spring day when my student called with a question on her assigned patient. The physician had ordered a stool for Ova and Parasites, and she wanted to know how to collect the specimen. I told her … Continue reading
Posted in School Days
Tagged nursing education, on the job training, poop, stool samples, student nurses
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Don’t Panic!
During a recent fire drill, I was closing doors to patient rooms. An 86 year old patient was talking on the phone when I reached her room. As I started to shut her door, she asked, “What’s that ringing noise?” … Continue reading
From Ha-Ha to a-HA!: Using Humor to Transform Nursing Education by Shirley K. Trout, PhD, MEd
JNJ a magnet pulling humor people together When I discovered the original JNJ 20 years ago, it was like a magnet attracting people from around the world who recognized the value of humor in nursing. I wasn’t even a nurse, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Integrating Humor
Tagged Columns, Enjoying Humor, nursing education, professional development, Shirley Trout
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