7 Reasons Why Nurses Aren’t Always Nice
7. Well….some nurses just aren’t nice people to begin with. This may seem surprising, but really it isn’t. You probably have the image of Florence Nightingale at the bedside wiping the forehead of a sick patient with a caring smile on her face….Yeah we just aren’t all like that. They don’t have any requirements for [...]
- June 17th, 2009
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National Running Day: Running worked for this nurse.
Let me begin by saying that I realize that running is not for everyone. There are some that are just not healthy enough, and I understand that, but I think that health doesn’t always have to limit someone. Check this story out about a girl with scoliosis and a degenerative disc that is training for [...]
- June 3rd, 2009
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Why are many of my fellow nurses becoming CRNA ‘s?
Role One of the oldest advanced nursing roles is that of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Nurses have been providing anesthesia care since the Civil War and are the main source of anesthesia care to the military today. Nurses anesthetists practice all types of anesthesia in many settings safely. They are educated to place [...]
- May 28th, 2009
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CRNA: Why it’s better than Cleaning Poop
I see many nurses choosing to become certified registered nurse anethetists. Here’s a few reasons why: 7. MONEY- Yes it is sad to say, but the world does revolve around those grimy green bills. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) you will be making anywhere from $150,000 to possibly $175,000 or more depending on [...]
- May 27th, 2009
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@nursewendy needs more Apple Strudel PopTarts
There is only one thing in this world I truly need. (Other than chocolate or chocolate martinis.) And that is Apple Strudel PopTarts. The problem is (1) They are only rarely carried in the stores around my house and I end up needing to buy a case through Amazon and (2) When I finally do [...]
- May 24th, 2009
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Visiting times in the ICU – are they necessary?
I am writing this from my perspective as a nurse and understand that it will conflict with the viewpoint of a family who has a loved one in an intensive care unit and possibly many others, even (gasp) some healthcare workers. From my experience in ICU, patients are generally not able to “visit” with family [...]
- April 29th, 2009
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Wrapping up your nursing scholarship essay.
The Third Step to a Great Scholarship Essay The last step of your fantastic award winning scholarship essay is the conclusion. A conclusion is the summation of your essay. There should not be any new points made. It should reiterate what you wanted to get across in the previous paragraphs without restating your ideas word [...]
- April 21st, 2009
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