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A translation guide for physician-speak

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Physician: “Emphasize proper follow-up care.” This post originally appeared in The Head Nurse blog. Physician: “The patient has a good fund of general knowledge” Translation: ”She reads more than I do.” Physician: “Every four hours around the clock.” Physician: “There will be moderate discomfort.”

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How One Nurse Made $2 Million in Two Years Selling Study Sheets Online

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Beggs shared the videos on TikTok where she quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of views. She now has over 600k followers on the app. She said she feels a responsibility to show up for her audience now that she’s built such a devoted following. In fact, it’s enhancing her knowledge and experience.

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Nurses Mourn the End of California’s Mask Mandate in Hospital Settings

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“It just doesn’t follow the science. ” Now that the state mask mandate is null and void, it’s up to each facility to implement its own mask requirements. Chin-Hong said he expects many hospitals will still require masks for all patients and staff but that requiring every facility to mask up no longer makes sense.

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

My Zoom invitation to Stacy was a very convenient excuse for me to catch up with a friend in the field: we have known each other since Stacy started to grow her health-social media presence on Twitter. Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. for herself and for her son, Emmett. I like business and people.

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5 strategies to increase visits in your mental health practice 

Health Prime

Learn about this in our blog 5 ways telehealth services can help address the mental health crisis. Also, developing and sharing engaging content through a blog or other content platform is crucial. Patient reminders and follow-ups are critical for a successful practice.

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Nursing Quiz to Test Your Medical Skills

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They carry out doctor’s orders, check up on patients throughout the day, and make sure providers have accurate information when looking at the patient’s chart. Nurses may need to refresh their memory of this knowledge every few years to make sure they have the latest and most up to date information. 34 12 votes, 1.9

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School Nurse Delivers Baby in Elementary School

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Her six-year-old daughter Lorette had a fever and needed to be picked up. The nurse quickly set up a birthing area in her office using a low pediatric cot, the same place where she normally treats kids for tummy aches. They wound up in Costa Rica but she struggled to find work in a foreign country.

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