Friday, July 13, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
You want me to what?
At work the other day I was caring for a confused male patient. I was helping him set up his breakfast tray when I asked him what else I could do for him. He replied, "You can spread them for me". I had to chuckle, he was asking me to spread the butter on his biscuit. :)
Share your funny stories with us in the comment section below!
Share your funny stories with us in the comment section below!
Monday, July 9, 2012
A Nurse Practitioner's View: Guest Post: 10 Free Online Tools for Nurse Practit...
A Nurse Practitioner's View: Guest Post: 10 Free Online Tools for Nurse Practit...: 10 Free Online Tools for Nurse Practitioners There are several online sites that offer a wealth of tools and resources for nurse practition...
Job Interviews: What To Wear
Check out this link for advice on how to dress for a nursing job interview from advance for nurses.
http://nursing.advanceweb.com/article/job-interviews-what-to-wear.aspx
http://nursing.advanceweb.com/article/job-interviews-what-to-wear.aspx
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Nice "Off Duty Nurse" Beach Towel Link
"OFF DUTY NURSE" beach towels in four colors. Visit the link below to Advance Healthcare Shop to order!
http://shop.advanceweb.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/88245/s/towel-specialties-off-duty-nurse-100-cotton-large-beach-towel/category/187/
Tips to Share with Caregivers Regarding Heat Wave and the Elderly
TIPS TO SHARE WITH PERSONAL CAREGIVERS RELATED TO THE RECENT HEAT WAVE!! PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL PERSONAL CAREGIVERS YOU KNOW ARE AWARE OF THE RISK OF ELDERLY PATIENTS BEING MORE AT RISK BECAUSE OF THE HEAT!!
GREAT ARTICLE FROM THE FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE. PRINTABLE VERSION AVAILABLE.
CLICK LINK BELOW TO GET PRINTABLE VERSION AND PLEASE SHARE!
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=871
"Nurse Brain Sheets" aka Report Sheets
The very best "nurse brain sheets" from www.scrubsmag.com
Follow this link to find multiple report sheets, I am sure you will find one to fit your needs!
http://scrubsmag.com/nurse-brain-sheets/
Other useful report sheet related items:
Friday, July 6, 2012
The Code Happy App
code happy app from www.scrubmags.com http://scrubsmag.com/codehappy/
Download it FREE on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device TODAY!
Tripping over the welcome mat: Why new nurses don’t stay and what the evidence says we can do about it
Roughly 30% of new graduate nurses leave their jobs in the first year of practice, and as much as 57% in the second year. Learn how to reduce the turnover and help new grads build their confidence. Read more...
http://www.americannursetoday.com/Article.aspx?id=9168&fid=9138Baby Boomers and Retiring Doctors and Nurses Article
Great article on Baby Boomers and Retiring Doctors and Nurses:
http://www.examiner.com/article/baby-boomer-health-care-crisis-retiring-doctors-nurses
LIST OF BABY BOOM POPULATION FROM U.S. CENSUS BUREAU BY STATE:
http://www.boomerslife.org/baby_boom_population_us_census_bureau_by_state.htm
50 Secrets Your Nurse Won't Tell You
Every nurse should read this article! I really enjoyed this from Readers Digest, nurses can really relate to this article and get a few chuckles!
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/50-secrets-your-nurse-wont-tell-you/?v=print
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/50-secrets-your-nurse-wont-tell-you/?v=print
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
4th of July Safety Tips
The Nursing Resource wishes everyone a happy and safe July 4th!!!
Follow this link for safety tips for July 4th fun!
http://bss.fnal.gov/fire/4thofjuly.pdf
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Red Cross Nursing- Get Involved!
RECENT STORMS ON THE EAST COAST OF THE U.S. ARE JUST A REMINDER OF HOW NATURAL DISASTERS CAN PULL A COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS OFTEN THE MAIN SOURCE OF ASSISTANCE IN THESE SITUATIONS. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO VOLUNTEER YOUR NURSING SKILLS AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY IN TIME OF NEED.
READ BELOW FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NURSING SITE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED.
Nursing
Nursing Vision: American Red Cross Nursing...a presence throughout...uplifting lives with compassion and special skills...competent and prepared...strengthening the organization with innovation and support...enhancing the Red Cross.
Newsletter
Nurses have always been a cornerstone for the provision of services by the American Red Cross. Historically, Red Cross nurses have provided their assistance during times of disaster and conflict beginning with the 1889 Johnstown floods and the 1888 Yellow Fever epidemic. The Red Cross Nursing Service was formally established by Jane Delano in 1909. Red Cross nursing has also had a major role in the historical evolution of nursing and nursing leadership in the United States with many Red Cross nurses, including Jane Delano, Clara Noyes, Julia Stimson and others playing strategic roles in the development of American nursing.
Nurse Involvement Today
More than 20,000 nurses continue to be involved in paid and volunteer capacities at all levels and in all service areas throughout the American Red Cross. These activities consist of:
- Providing direct services: e.g. local Disaster Action Teams (DAT), Health Fairs, volunteer in military clinics and hospitals, promoting blood collection team, first aid stations
- Teaching and developing courses: CPR/First Aid, Automatic emergency Defibrillator(AED), Disaster Health Services, Nurse Assistant Training, Babysitting, Family Caregiving
- Acting in management and supervisory roles: including Chapter and Blood Services region executives
- Functioning in governance roles: local board member to national Board of Governors
A National Nursing Committee (NNC) supports and promotes the involvement of nurses, primarily volunteer, throughout the American Red Cross. The purpose of the Committee is to assist the organization in achieving its strategic goals through facilitating effective nurse involvement.
To implement the modernization needed in the 21st Century, the American Red Cross National Nursing Committee developed a Blueprint that draws from the Institute of Medicine report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. The Red Cross document, The Future of Red Cross Nursing: A Blueprint for Action, makes specific recommendations for how nurses can be used more effectively.
The Office of the Chief Nurse is responsible for supporting and strengthening paid and volunteer nurse involvement throughout the Red Cross, maintaining liaison with business lines, the National Chair of Nursing and the State Nurse Liaison field infrastructure (roster). In addition, it represents Red Cross nursing with external professional organizations, educational institutions, and regulatory groups.
The Office is led by the Chief Nurse and the National Chairman of Nursing.
For more information, visit the Student Nurses section or contact:
Sharon A. R. Stanley, PhD, RN, RS
Chief Nurse and Director, Disaster Health and Mental Health Services
OR
Vivian Littlefield, PhD, RN, FAAN
National Chair of Nursing
Mailing address:
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
2025 E St., NW
WashingtonD.C. 20006
Monday, July 2, 2012
Healthcare Reform and Changes for Nurses
Does healthcare reform affect nurses? Absolutely!
You see it in the news and everywhere you look right now. Healthcare is changing so fast that we can't keep up. It is wise for nurses to keep up to date with changes and be a voice in your local and state government to ensure that nurse's rights are protected.
There are rumors flying around about all sorts of healthcare reform. It is rumored that hospitals will be required to eat the bill if a patient develops a staph infection in the hospital, if wounds increase in size in the hospital, or if patients develop UTI's while having catheters in hospital. We have included some articles for you to view that discuss some of these issues. Please visit these articles and forward to colleagues.
http://www.bna.com/split-supreme-court-n12884910441/
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/05/healthcare-reform-affects-nurses.html
http://www.hospitalinfection.org/cost_of_infection.shtml
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/80074.php
This is also a great article to read about how nurses can have a voice in policies. We encourage all nurses to get involved. Follow the link below.
http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Volume122007/No1Jan07/tpc32_216091.html
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