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Love and Laughter: The Keys to Health JNJ Talks to Bernie Siegel
“You can not be afraid if you’re laughing.” So says Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles, the groundbreaking book that convinced countless patients that they can help themselves heal. Siegel — quick to say, ‘Call me Bernie’ — … Continue reading
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When Shift Happens
Life is an ongoing obstacle course, always challenging you to be the best you can be. Each obstacle, no matter how big or small, is an opportunity for you to make the choice to shift your perspective and view it … Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons Administration Gives For Short Staffing
10. Blame can be placed on healthcare reform. 9. Is a “right-sizing” adjustment for the “overqualified.” 8. More opportunities for the caring profession to care! 7. More cost-efficient than flogging. 6. Fewer shifts to cover is a nurse is sick. … Continue reading
May Is Blood Pressure Month
A doctor remarked on his patient’s ruddy complexion. “I know” the patient said “It’s high blood pressure. It’s from my family.” “Your mother’s side, or father’s side?” questioned the doctor. “Neither,” the patient replied. “It’s from my wife’s side.” “What?” … Continue reading
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Sphincter Splinters: The Silent Killer
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100 Proof Advice
As the doctor completed an examination of the patient, he said, “I can’t find a cause for your complaint. Frankly, I think it’s due to drinking.” “In that case,” said the patient, “I’ll come back when you’re sober!”
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A L&D Nurse’s Guide To Commonly Asked Questions
As you can imagine, new parents have lots of questions. If you’re working L&D, you’ll want to be prepared with answers ahead of time, to help improve patient satisfaction and to save your precious mental energy for things like remembering … Continue reading
Home Surgery: More Complicated Than Previously Expected
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The Power of Planning
One of our older patients had been complaining of insomnia. He just couldn’t sleep, and was determined that he didn’t want any sleep aids. “I just don’t believe in ‘em!” he’d say, and that was that. So I tried asking … Continue reading
Words of Wisdom
Frightful tantrums frequently exploded from a middle aged male patient when I was a student nurse on psychiatric rotation. With little or no provocation, the man’s ruddy complexion turned purple, his eyes shot fire, he’d shout obscenities, and then, finally … Continue reading