The NIH defines defensive medicine as “departing from normal medicine practice as a safeguard from litigation.” In essence, it is over-prescribing to prevent from getting sued due to missing any clinical components. But this isn’t the type of defensive medicine I am referring to. The type of defensive medicine I am talking about involves appropriatelyContinue reading “Defensive Medicine: Protect Thyself”
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It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset
In the past several weeks, I have transitioned into a new job, got scammed out of $1000, lost and found my “sold” wedding dress, messed up my personal website, and our house closing has gotten delayed. Reflecting on these many frustrations, I remind myself that these are so little mishaps in the grand scheme ofContinue reading “It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Growing up and even now, many ask themselves this question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” After witnessing mental illness in my family and then struggling with my own eating disorder, my answer became “a nurse.” I chose to be a nurse because I wanted to influence others and educate othersContinue reading “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice
Be careful not to nurse the computer Not everyone showers regularly Everyone’s anatomy is different It is not exactly like the case studies I have never inspected so many butts No, you cannot bring your monkeys to the hospital If you smell smoke, one of your patients is probably smoking in their room If youContinue reading “Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice”
My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18.1% of the US population suffers from anxiety, however only 36.9% of those people with anxiety seek treatment. One of the many benefits of being a nurse is time spent at the bedside. The patients I remember most are those that I have found a connectionContinue reading “My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.”
Addiction: A Disease Mentality
“History of IV drug use, positive for heroin and meth. HIV and Hep C positive. Constantly requests pain medication.” What are your immediate thoughts when getting information like this in report? Most likely, it’s thoughts of judgement, disregard, lack of care and trust for the patient. Although these are valid thoughts, what about taking aContinue reading “Addiction: A Disease Mentality”
Geriatrics can Squat, too
Geriatric syndrome is a term that encompasses several clinical manifestations in the elderly that are not otherwise classified under a particular or singular disease or condition. These include falls, delirium, incontinence, and frailty. The degree of muscular strength and endurance is a strong determinant of long-term overall health. It is common and unfortunate that theContinue reading “Geriatrics can Squat, too”
Covid-19: Misinformation Kills; All about Vaccines
Before I begin to provide evidence-based, accurate information on all three different types of the Covid-19 vaccines, I want to paint a real-time picture for you. If you saw what healthcare workers see every day, would you change your mind? Currently, hospitals are at full capacity and resembling the peak of the previous Covid-19 strain.Continue reading “Covid-19: Misinformation Kills; All about Vaccines”
Crash Carts and Comfort Measures
How does one determine the end of another’s life? How does one know when the best option is really to let nature run its course and allow the body to naturally shut down? When do fervent prayers for a miracle need to be shifted into prayers for hope, strength, and healing in the years toContinue reading “Crash Carts and Comfort Measures”
The rise of Delta: not the airlines.
Due to a high number of unvaccinated individuals and anti maskers, hospitals are now hit with a second covid-19 surge. I, as well as many other nurses, have experienced the nightmares of covid returning as beds are full, patients are sick, and staffing is strained. The Delta variant is now the major strain in theContinue reading “The rise of Delta: not the airlines.”
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