Most of us can’t imagine what it was like nursing in a cardiac ward before the development of routine bypass surgeries and other life-saving cardiac procedures.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 04:45 PM - (CDT)
Nurses should be doing hourly rounds without having to be told to. Nurses should be probing to find out if patients have pain that can’t be seen on the surface.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 08:42 AM - (CDT)
When I began working as a nurse, my first few attempts at getting a thorough nursing history were quite interesting. Little did I know that I would be expected to get all this information in the ER.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 12:13 PM - (CDT)
Many women will have no problem with a male doctor probing and poking them, but send a nurse into their room, who happens to be male, and all heck can break loose. I’ve seen it.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 12:08 PM - (CDT)
There are few professions in North America where people are expected to work non-stop, with mandatory overtime, in physically demanding positions. Yet, that's what nursing is.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 12:56 PM - (CDT)
Although Google hasn’t completely finished its development, this comprehensive PHR program aims to outperform those that are already available.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 12:00 AM - (CDT)
Comments: 0
AUTHOR BIO
Marijke Vroomen-Durning, RN
Marijke Vroomen-Durning, RN, has been a registered nurse since the early 1980s and has worked in many areas of nursing, in both clinical and supervisory positions. She has worked with adults and children, in acute and chronic care, and most recently in palliative care. She currently works as a freelance medical/health writer for both professionals and the general public.
BLOG INFO
A look at the issues facing the nursing field today, including everything from shift work, to communication, to EMR use.
