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Donkey’s, Deserts and a Quieter Life – Rural Remote Nursing

The Nurse Break

We chat with Emily White about remote nursing. She takes us on a journey from the Australian desert to the remote islands and even the time she was woken up by a donkey. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Before you read on go join our exclusive PRIVATE FB Group ‘ Rural & Remote Nursing | The Australian Outback ‘ to ask questions and network with other like-minded nurses, midwives and students.

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7 Reasons Why Independence Is Important for Seniors

Caring Senior Service

Age-related changes often result in a loss of independence, like the ability to maintain a routine, complete certain tasks, or take care of ourselves. However, maintaining independence and exercising autonomy as much as possible is a vital part of mental and physical wellbeing. Here are some reasons why independence is so important as we get older.

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Palace of Care – A Reluctant Patient

Palliverse

Photo by DDP on Unsplash. I first met our reluctant patient in the outpatient clinic with his girlfriend. It had taken a number of phone calls before he would come in for assessment. He was scared of hospice and had resisted his Oncologist referring him to us. He didn’t know what we were about and what he didn’t know frightened him. He had been unwell with cancer for over a year with severe pain making him unable to sit or lie down for more than an hour at a time.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals A cough is a common adverse event associated with ACE inhibitor therapy, occurring in 5% to 20% of patients. It is thought to be due to increased production of bradykinins or substance P, both of which lower the cough reflex.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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ACT NOW TO SAVE FEET

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

My name is Jay ne Robbie and I am a podiatrist (with a special interest in diabetes) working within a multi-professional hospital team treating people with foot complications associated with diabetes. My main aim is to reduce ulcerations and amputations which are the main cause of hospital admissions for diabetes in the UK. I have worked in foot disease in diabetes for the majority of my career and am passionate about the unique role of podiatrists in contributing to improving patient care and o

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