Some physicians say that allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe narcotics would put more of them on the street, something they are trying to avoid. Is this a legitimate concern?
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 10:02 AM - (CDT)
According to an article published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, approximately one-fifth of all workers in the US work some sort of shift work.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 04:11 PM - (CDT)
Different people learn in different ways, as we all know. As nurses, we come across this all the time with our patient teaching.
Posted By Marijke Vroomen-Durning At 11:05 AM - (CDT)
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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.
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A look at the issues facing the nursing field today, including everything from shift work, to communication, to EMR use.
