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Shania Lynn, RN, Voiceactor
The Cure for the Common Read Hello! My name is Shania and I am a nurse at a rural hospital in Tennessee. I have been a medical-surgical nurse for 5 years and have learned and experienced many blessings and tragedies during my first two years at the bedside. Patient Talk is my public place to… Read more
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An Actor’s Take on the Clinical Judgement Measurement Model
As an actor discovers and creates a character, they must first answer a series of questions, of which set the stage for the entire performance: An actor’s objective is what/how they want to affect their opposing character (the person they are speaking to). An objective is always about the other person and how words are… Read more
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Nurses do play cards..
In April 2019, a Washington State senator denounced a bill to allow uninterrupted lunch breaks for nurses and stated that nurses “probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day.” Not surprisingly, the senator was faced with much opposition from nurses across the nation, refuting her ignorance and false claims. After the initial anger… Read more
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It is my biggest pet peeve.. Why are you calling me?
Conversational. SBAR. Therapeutic. Assertive. Passive. Slurred. Clear. Articulate. Aphasic. These are all words to describe methods and/or characteristics of communication. Effective communication in Healthcare is crucial, however, what may seem like an elementary skill, communication does not come naturally for many people. Disclaimer…I may be bias as I do speak to myself in a closet… Read more
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