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Category Archives: Columns
Really A Nurse?
How long does it take before you feel like you’re a “real” nurse? Orientation may be long behind you, yet you’re still not 100% confident in everything you’re doing. We seem to be missing that official rite of passage or … Continue reading
Suck It Up
Okay I just got say to pretty much everyone I know, suck it up! I don’t want to hear that anyone complain that they are tired, working too much, or especially that they are “getting too old for this.” Today … Continue reading
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I’m Not Going!
One of our older patients really couldn’t safely live alone anymore, yet she was really resistant to her daughter’s plan to have her move into the local senior living center. I asked her why she didn’t want to move, expecting … Continue reading
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Nursing Limericks by PD Singer
A nursing home patient, demented, Catheterized and stented, Combative with staff, Would not take a bath, And was avocado-scented. It was horrid – his urine was cloudy With E coli? and other debris. One lone C and S Couldn’t sort … Continue reading
Ye Olde Effective Nursing Communication Strategy
The next time you are on the reciprocating end of an unwarranted rant by a physician, I want you to talk to them in Olde English. What’s this you say, a way to screw with AH doctors? How do I … Continue reading
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Classic Colonoscopy Humor
We can’t celebrate Colon Cancer Awareness Month without sharing these classic lines purportedly shared by patients during their screening: 1. “Take it easy, Doc. You’re boldly going where no man has gone before! 2. “Find Amelia Earhart yet?” 3. “Can … Continue reading
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50 Ways To Clean Your Colon
With apologies to Paul Simon! The problem is deep inside your bowels The doctor said to me The answer is easy if you Just drink this Go-Lytely! It’s time to stop the pain you’re feeling Can you see? There must … Continue reading
Was Abraham Lincoln A Nurse?
This President’s Day, our crack team of JNJ researchers have a question: Was Abraham Lincoln a nurse? Sure, he appeared to be busy being the President – but if you listen to some of the man’s actual quotes, he certainly … Continue reading
Nursing Romance 411: Valentine’s Days Do’s and Don’ts
It’s Valentine’s Day! What’s the romantic (but busy!) nurse to do to make this day special? We offer up the Nursing Romance 411 Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts to get you through the next 24 hours! Do: Give of yourself! … Continue reading
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Diagnostic Guide: Post Superbowl Syndrome
Medical professionals across the nation have begun to report a spike in patients presenting with unusual symptoms. An insightful team of nurses (who also happen to have ESPN available in every room of their homes, including the bathroom, and amazing … Continue reading
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