New to Nursing : February 2012

Finding a Balance February 29, 2012 3:24 PM by Alexandra Cosan: There are many professions in which men and women work twelve hour days, thus working upwards of forty hours per week, but I suppose it goes without saying nursing is truly unique. I mention this because it was in the month of February that I uncovered Read More...
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Strength beyond their years: pediatric nursing February 22, 2012 1:23 AM by Lorenzo Ortega: Three weeks have passed since my last blog posting and, undoubtedly, the days have ignited and dissipated in a blink of an eye. Like leaves caught in an autumn breeze I have tumbled up and down along the wind currents of a slightly chaotic schedule, landing Read More...
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Role of the Charge Nurse February 14, 2012 11:42 AM by Alexandra Cosan: There are days at work in which I can not fathom having the responsibility of the charge nurse. The ability to appropriately and effectively manage the budget, while first and foremost creating a safe work environment (and if possible pleasing the staff) Read More...
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Reducing Medical Errors February 10, 2012 9:05 PM by Frank Visco: During a recent stay in the hospital, one of my family members acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). When learning about the medication my relative needs to take as a result, I found myself in a state of shock. Not because he has Read More...
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