Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body parts to…
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Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who speaks only…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those who…
Clinical humility: A humbled patient care
There’s a story that goes something like this: An elderly man falls down a flight of stairs at home. In the emergency department, he’s…
The will to live – and living well
Groucho Marx said, “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce.” When we mentioned this to a friend of ours, he retorted, “Yes—and life is the chief cause…
Preceptor education: Focusing on quality and safety education for nurses
The transition from novice to expert nurse has been an important topic in nursing circles for more than 30 years, since Patricia Benner adapted…
Room with a view: Clutter included?
Your “new” room is now ready—hospital room, that is. Architects are finally designing and redesigning hospital rooms that could match the suites at your…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As informal mentors,…
Shaving as a metaphor for nursing
Over the course of history, people have used metaphors to explain, contrive, reflect, and refute human phenomena. Health care (and all its challenges) has…
Florence Nightingale: Moments of interface between past and present
During a recent clinical orientation with a group of about 170 nursing students, I projected a slide bearing a well-known photo of Florence Nightingale,…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission…
Eye of the beholder: Grand rounds at the museum
“What do you see in his eyes?” asks Dr. Rothenberg. After a brief pause, someone replies, “He looks sad.” Another states, “He’s kind of…
Gratitude to those who trust us
There is a ritual in medical schools to hold a memorial service to honor those who have donated their bodies or body…
Asthma exacerbation
An accurate history reduces risk. By Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, and Nick Deuz, BSN, RN Yi Rong Huang, a 55-year-old man who…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly…
Clinical humility: A humbled patient care
There’s a story that goes something like this: An elderly man falls down a flight of stairs at home. In the emergency…
The will to live – and living well
Groucho Marx said, “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce.” When we mentioned this to a friend of ours, he retorted, “Yes—and life is the…
Preceptor education: Focusing on quality and safety education for nurses
The transition from novice to expert nurse has been an important topic in nursing circles for more than 30 years, since Patricia…
Room with a view: Clutter included?
Your “new” room is now ready—hospital room, that is. Architects are finally designing and redesigning hospital rooms that could match the suites…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As…
Shaving as a metaphor for nursing
Over the course of history, people have used metaphors to explain, contrive, reflect, and refute human phenomena. Health care (and all its…
Florence Nightingale: Moments of interface between past and present
During a recent clinical orientation with a group of about 170 nursing students, I projected a slide bearing a well-known photo of…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine…
Eye of the beholder: Grand rounds at the museum
“What do you see in his eyes?” asks Dr. Rothenberg. After a brief pause, someone replies, “He looks sad.” Another states, “He’s…
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