Nursing: You Wanna Know What I Think? : November 2010

Nurses: Give Your Nurse Supervisor the Respect Deserved November 15, 2010 8:37 AM by Pat Veitenthal: I'm going to go out on limb here, and set myself up for some criticism by listing five of my nursing supervisor pet peeves. I don't believe there is such a thing as an easy nursing job, and mine is no exception. My legal responsibility alone is enormous, Read More...
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A Home for Aging Nurses November 10, 2010 6:04 PM by Pat Veitenthal: Once in a great while, I allow myself to fantasize about winning the lottery. I would do all the same things you would: pay off this or that bill, set up a good investment portfolio, take care of my family, and then buy a big old boat with all the toys Read More...
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Electronics Getting in the Way of Patient Care November 4, 2010 5:16 PM by Linda Jones: My mother came home from the doctor yesterday, and she was angry. It's not a pretty sight when she's angry, but you need a little more background, and I have her permission. Mom is 90 years old. Her eyesight is fine, she still drives short distances in Read More...
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How to Avoid Nurse Conflict: Discuss Differences Privately November 1, 2010 7:12 AM by Pat Veitenthal: As a Nursing Supervisor, I am in what used to be called middle management. It basically means that I have people above me, people below me, and people who are relatively lateral peers. I only bring this up to note that one particular rule applies to all Read More...
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