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Primary Nursing of Medically Complex Children in the ICU Increases Parental Trust

AJN Off the Charts

As medical care has become increasingly advanced in its ability to prolong life in the face of serious, chronic illness, it has also presented complicated challenges for both the caregivers and care-receivers alike. Differing views about quality of life. Photo by Pat Smith/Pexels.

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Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand

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In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled…for the state of Missouri.

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100 Men in Nursing – amazing male nurses, midwives and students

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Men make up approximately 11% of the Australian nursing workforce (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, 2019). There are many reasons why men don’t consider nursing, one of which is the massive misconception that nursing is a profession for females only. Aged Care Nursing. Airforce, Navy, Army Nursing.

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