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What would happen in a nurse’s perfect world?

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Physicians would round on their patients all at predicted/scheduled times. The elevator would open promptly every time you need it (especially during patient transport!). Nobody would be confused or delirious. All patients would be compliant and adherent. Physicians would not be passive-aggressive. Night shifts would not exist.

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10 more things nurses wish their patients knew

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Doctors don’t make rounds on a specific schedule at the hospital. Please, visitors, keep your shoes on, stay off the bed, and no, I don’t have anything for your headache. –Marian Bellah 5. Your pain is not a 12 if you are snoring or I have to wake you up to ask. –Michele Holliday 6. –Andrea Webb 7.

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10 Nurses Will Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell to Celebrate Nurses’ Week

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“We’re hopeful that our presence here will keep nurse appreciation top of mind year-round, alongside continuing efforts that push for nurse well-being.” With connectRN, I appreciate how I can pick up shifts once a week, once every two weeks, or however often fits my schedule,” says Baylee Camp, an RN in Tennessee.

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Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

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One action you can take this week: At your next huddle or staff meeting, whether it’s a daily huddle with your team or a weekly leadership huddle, make a point of speaking up about the importance of ways to improve patient safety. into perspective.

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NICU Nurse Adopts Teen Mom of Three Preemie Triplets

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.” Mullen went on to send gifts to Small’s home in Kokomo, Indiana, including sleepers and chairs for the babies. “She would drive from Brownsburg to Kokomo just to see me and the babies for like an hour,” Small said, a trip that took a total of two hours round trip. I can’t wait for you to come home!”

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Actionable Tips to Streamline Patient Scheduling

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A successful practice’s ability to schedule patient appointments effectively is essential in the dynamic healthcare industry. As healthcare digital marketing providers, we know that making the most of patients’ schedules not only guarantees improved productivity but also improves the patient experience in general.

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The Benefits Of Taking A Break

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It becomes fatigued after sustained use and needs a rest period before it can recover, he explains — much as a weight lifter needs rest before doing a second round of repetitions at the gym.” These same schedule characteristics have also been found to be significantly related to the incidence of needlestick injuries among nurses.”