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 areContinue reading “An Actor’s Take on the Clinical Judgement Measurement Model”
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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 angerContinue reading “Nurses do play cards..”
“It will take a year..”
The infamous question from new grads to preceptors is, “How long does it take to know what I am doing?” For many, the answer is one year. Nursing school starts with fundamentals, where students learn how to give a bed bath and safely transfer a patient to the bathroom, to Medical-Surgical Nursing III, where studentsContinue reading ““It will take a year..””
“Your discharge is not priority”..
“Due to short staffing, we are closing early. Sorry for any inconvenience.” “Please expect longer than usual wait times due to short staffing..” “Now hiring. $15/hr starting pay.” These signs and statements look all too familiar within today’s society. The nursing shortage has been ongoing for years and only getting worse. Short staffing at groceryContinue reading ““Your discharge is not priority”..”
The Meaning of a Pin
As a student nurse, the one day that you look forward to is even of greater significance than college graduation.. nursing pinning. The nurse’s pin dates back to the early Maltese cross in which a pin was worn meaning a service of Christianity. The servants would care for others with communicable illnesses. Since then, theContinue reading “The Meaning of a Pin”
Building a Life you Want
Build a life you want and save for it. This is a FIRE concept in which you can still prepare to be Financially Independent and Retire Early, while also living a life that you desire. As nurses, we learn to prioritize. We start our day prioritizing as we choose which patient to see first. WeContinue reading “Building a Life you Want”
It’s okay to take up space
Do you ever say sorry out of habit? “I’m sorry for..” Making it into the grocery line first Being in the med room as another nurse walks in Filing a valid complaint Asking for a favor Waking up a doctor for a patient need/concern I have a habit of apologizing for things that 1.) areContinue reading “It’s okay to take up space”
Living as an Oxymoron
Do you ever get a little bit tired of life? Like you’re not really happy, but you don’t wanna die? “Having anxiety and depression is like feeling tired and scared at the same time. It’s the fear of failure, but no urge to be productive. It’s feeling everything at once, then feeling paralyzingly numb.” AsContinue reading “Living as an Oxymoron”
Defensive Medicine: Protect Thyself
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”
Communicating for Change
“All communication must lead to change”- Aristotle In acting, we learn that words are useless. Words only become effective once humans add purpose to them. The greatest actors understand the power of each word and use that power effectively to change the person they are speaking to. The change can be a perspective of aContinue reading “Communicating for Change”
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