Nurse.com

APRIL 20, 2022

From my 46 years of nursing, I still recall the frustration I felt when there weren’t enough hands to go around to take care of our patients. I felt like a set of spinning wheels trying to get my job done. Most days involved not being able to eat or go to the bathroom, so every minute could be spent on taking care of others.

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Palliverse

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

He had been praying for his lord to take him. He became well enough to go shopping at our Christmas Night Markets, his family wheeled him around in a chair. He had lost weight from the time I had last seen him which was about six weeks ago. The lower leg ulcer looked worse, he had also developed a skin infection in his hip.

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AJN Off the Charts

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To the left were two 18-wheel refrigeration trucks, the sight of which could take your breath away. She bought paints and paintbrushes and laid them out on the ED break room table for staff during their meal break to invite them to take part in an arts and crafts activity. An ER nurse’s creative response to a grim time.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 4, 2024

Take it a Few Steps Further Once you have a complete profile, you’re ready to head into the LinkedIn universe. Take it a Few Steps Further Once you have a complete profile, you’re ready to head into the LinkedIn universe. Networking is standard among many professionals, but nurses aren’t generally natural or willing networkers.

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AJN Off the Charts

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment. First cautionary tale. But by November, I knew the lump had grown. So I pushed back.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Nurse practitioners have been valuable members of the healthcare ecosystem for decades. As providers with increasing practice autonomy, NPs fill significant healthcare delivery gaps. With a growing shortage of primary care physicians , the need for NPs could not be more dire. “I’m witnessing exciting innovations in NP entrepreneurship.

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Palliverse

JUNE 9, 2022

We wheeled her into the bedroom and with great effort and assistance from her son she was able to climb into bed. Psychiatric house officer, where I had to take care of the physical needs of over 40 inpatients. My next task was to take blood from a patient with suspected Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

JUNE 4, 2023

Over the years, I added conversational assessments, a variety of planning tools and conversation starters, including our Caregiving Wheels pictured below. Over the years, I added conversational assessments, a variety of planning tools and conversation starters, including our Caregiving Wheels pictured below. What did you like?

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

From private duty for long-term care of adults and children with neurodegenerative and motor disorders to rehabilitative and therapeutic nursing for those recovering from an injury or illness, we take a holistic approach to treatment. We must consider how physical activity can be adapted to the individual’s needs and abilities.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A lightweight, durable suitcase with wheels can make transportation much easier. Consider incorporating leisurely activities, such as enjoying a local café or taking a scenic stroll, into your itinerary to strike the perfect balance between exploration and rejuvenation during your travels.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary One of the things I love about Liz Dzeng’s work is the way in which it draws upon, echoes, and advances our understanding of the influence of culture on the end of life experience. This field is not new. At the end we also pay tribute to Randy Curtis, senior author on this paper and mentor to Liz. This is Eric Widera.

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Nurse.com

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You’ll want to accentuate your responsibilities in each position as well as the proficiencies you advanced, such as becoming more efficient with charting or taking a patient’s vitals. Whether you’re a nursing student or recently graduated, it’s always a good time to build or update your resume. pediatrics, obstetrics, psych, med/surg).

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Do you feel that you're valued for what you do, or are you just a cog in an organizational wheel? An old shoe may be comfy and familiar, but it can lose its supportive structure and allow your feet to really take a beating. Have you ever fallen into either of these categories in terms of your work experience as a nurse?

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Chicago Caregiving

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some companies even specialize in assisting people with disabilities, such as Easy Access Travel, Wheel the World, and Iceland Unlimited. . One thing we always do now is take wheelchairs,” she says. “We “Since that started, I have taken three trips — to Costa Rica, Key West, and Europe.”. Comfort in numbers. Pre-flight prep.

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Accessible Home Health Care

APRIL 13, 2022

Take the Time to Spring Clean. Let’s take a closer look at some specific spring cleaning activities. For under-the-bed storage, utilizing flatter, clear bins with wheels can save a lot of hassle and prevent you from placing heavy containers on high shelves. Continue reading to discover some spring-weather activities.

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Chicago Caregiving

JUNE 16, 2022

They wanted their mom to be able to take a break from caregiving. “My A few years into Murphy’s diagnosis, Troup, who lives in Arlington Heights, and her sister decided to find an adult day program for him. My dad cannot be left alone for any period of time,” Troup says. She knows he is safe and well cared for.”. to 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Some key points from our podcast today with Emmy Betz (emergency physician-researcher) and Terri Cassidy (occupational therapist and certified driving rehab specialist) include: It’s no longer gouache to say “taking away the keys” – which sound punitive and risks infantilizing . Summary Transcript Summary. OT programs). Transcript.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 15, 2020

Today, nearly every industry is undergoing an evolution centered around data. While new to the home care industry , I spent five years helping companies become data-driven and building products designed with machine learning. So, what is data science ?

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 28, 2023

Throughout the past five years, I have used my clinical knowledge as a registered nurse (RN) to take on an entrepreneurial role delivering technology solutions to my fellow nurses to help with everyday challenges. Meet Cara Lunsford, RN, CPHON, VP of Community at Nurse.com. I observed my peers experience burnout and abuse on a daily basis.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Unfortunately, our bodies and minds don't have a visual dashboard that we can simply glance at when we get behind the wheel, thus more introspective powers are called for in the absence of a personal check engine light (or until an app is developed that does it for us). Have You "Checked Out"? How are you really doing?

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Community Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Incorporating a balance of nutritious food choices in daily meal planning is essential at every stage of the life cycle. Yet for older adults who are at a greater risk of chronic health issues and changes in muscle mass and bone density, eating well is all the more so a critical component of being able to stay active and healthy.

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GeriPal

APRIL 26, 2024

Who spends the most time with the patient in the infusion center? Doing home care? Hospice visits? In the ICU at the bedside? ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) celebrates it’s 25th anniversary in 2025. We talk today with Betty Ferrell, who has been a nurse for 47 years, and is the founder and PI of ELNEC.

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The Nurse Break

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I administer the treatments alongside my team members and am highly skilled at cannulation, accessing portacath’s, taking urgent pathology, triaging unwell patients, managing a wide variety of daily phone calls, and managing deteriorating patients. I am originally from New Zealand and have over 20 years of nursing experience.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

Do you know how these agencies fit in with programs like Meals-on-Wheels or other nutritional support programs? Summary Transcript Summary You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it? What about State Departments of Aging or state master plans for aging? This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

APRIL 11, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary Ambivalence is a tough concept when it comes to decision-making. On the one hand, when people have ambivalence but haven’t explored why they are ambivalent, they are prone to bad, value-incongruent decisions. Does being ambivalent mean you don’t care about the decision? How should we think about that?

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The Nurse Break

DECEMBER 18, 2022

We chat with Corrine Knack who is currently a Remote Area Nurse in the NT. 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. Rural & Remote Articles. Write for us.

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Boca Home Care Services

MAY 25, 2022

When the sun is up, people tend to go out to enjoy the fine weather and beautiful sights. Florida certainly has these in abundance, and Broward County has some of the best places to explore in the state. Seniors can make the most of spring and summer by engaging in fun activities in the area. Fort Lauderdale. Just like its Italian counterpart, Ft.

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The Nurse Break

JULY 31, 2022

In collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Defence and the Royal Australian Navy , we are excited to bring you this Q&A about nursing in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist, by Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko. Military Nursing Articles. Write for us. Introduction. What an adventure I have had!! Initial Training.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

APRIL 4, 2022

In the course of attempting to build an amenable lifestyle and workstyle, things can get confusing, but there are plenty of resources for the earnest nursing professional who wants support in taking their career to the next level. Being a nurse is a wonderful career and avocation. But most people have no idea there's another way!

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Home Care Pulse

OCTOBER 25, 2022

4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond Kristen Wheeler, Executive Director of Private Duty at NAHC, identifies five critical issues affecting the industry right now and what providers can do to advocate for change. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript. Linda Leekley ( 00:08 ): Hi, everyone.

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Home Care Pulse

OCTOBER 25, 2022

4: The Top 5 Challenges the Care Industry is Facing—And How Agencies Can Respond Kristen Wheeler, Executive Director of Private Duty at NAHC, identifies five critical issues affecting the industry right now and what providers can do to advocate for change. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript. Linda Leekley ( 00:08 ): Hi, everyone.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 31, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary How do people react when they hear they have a serious illness? Shock, “like a car is rushing straight at me” (says Bill Gardner on our podcast). After the shock? Many people strive, struggle, crawl even back toward a “ normal ” life. We could have talked for hours! This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 13, 2023

16: 5 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover Chris Magleby, COO of HCP, shares 5 proven strategies to keep your people past the first 100 days, and how you can save more than $58,000 per year in recruitment and retention expenses. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript Linda Leekley ( 00:07 ): Hi everyone. So thanks for having me.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps. This is the first study that is unequivocally positive, improving overall quality of life and depression. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2022

States take swings and miss. Stretching back more than a decade, a rising number of states have passed laws designed to raise awareness of hospice and palliative care, but to date, few if any have achieved measurable results. The reasons for this run the gamut. States are looking for solutions that people want. Palliative care does that.

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Home Care Pulse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

You gotta take all this book, learning that you’ve gotten at school and you’ve gotta put it to use in the real world, in acute care, in the hospital setting in order to really hone your skills. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript. Amanda Sternklar ( 00:19 ): Hello, and welcome to vision the care leaders podcast.

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Nurse.com

MAY 26, 2022

Although it is more than two years into the pandemic, long COVID is poorly understood, and treatment often focuses on improving specific symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath. Even definitions of the condition vary. More than 200 distinct symptoms have been reported in these patients. There are many, many different organ systems involved.

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