Tag: patient care
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A Heartfelt Thank-You to My Incredible Nurse—and All Nurses Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast To my nurse, Past, present, and those yet to meet. I don’t claim to fully grasp the complexities of your role or the extensive list of responsibilities that come with it every day. I know that many of these tasks you eagerly embraced, while others may seem like challenges you wouldn’t wish…
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Florida Fertility Doctor Stays to Safeguard Hope Amid Hurricane Threat
Get Pregnant Fast As Florida prepares for the impending onslaught of Hurricane Irma, many residents are evacuating to safety. However, one dedicated fertility specialist has chosen to remain behind, prioritizing the welfare of his patients and the future they hope to create. Dr. Eric Thompson, a renowned reproductive endocrinologist, is steadfast in his commitment to…
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What Medical Professionals Should Keep in Mind About Autism
Get Pregnant Fast “Does anyone know a insert profession here who connects well with children with special needs?” – a common plea from parents of special needs kids on local social media groups. Last year marked the first time my son made it through a dentist appointment with relative ease. Initially, he flapped his arms,…
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As a Mental Health Nurse, Here’s What I Wish You Knew
Get Pregnant Fast Mental health is a widely discussed yet often misunderstood topic. While I don’t claim to have all the answers, my experience as a mental health nurse has granted me valuable insights. Mental Health Nursing Is a Deliberate Choice It’s important to understand that becoming a mental health nurse is not a random…
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We Must Take Greater Steps to Safeguard Our Nurses
Get Pregnant Fast On a warm spring evening, I decided to step outside for a breather during my graveyard shift at the local emergency department. As I took in the night air and stretched my sore back, I noticed a set of headlights speeding toward the parking lot. Instinctively, I knew my moment of respite…
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4 Honest Insights from a Registered Nurse
Get Pregnant Fast The nursing field is multifaceted, and while we strive to meet the needs of our patients, we are, after all, just human. Below are four candid revelations from a registered nurse’s perspective: We Don’t Always Follow Our Own Advice As registered nurses, we are tasked with promoting optimal health for our patients.…
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A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective: The Importance of Advocating Against Healthcare Inequities
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I treated your forehead laceration, a painful reminder of the violent encounter you endured. As I carefully stitched the wound with two layers of sutures, I reassured you that the scar would likely blend with your eyebrow over time. I helped you apply makeup to conceal the bruises on your neck…
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Why Cancer Patients Deserve Access to Marijuana for Relief
Get Pregnant Fast Cancer is a brutal disease. Patients undergoing chemotherapy willingly subject their bodies to intense treatments that can feel like poison, all in the fight against cancer. The aftermath of such treatments is often devastating: pain, nausea, weight loss, fatigue, and a compromised immune system. Hair loss and swollen limbs can become part…
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Our Healthcare System’s High Costs Prompt People to Choose Uber Over Ambulances
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising trend, individuals are increasingly opting for Uber rides instead of ambulances to reach hospitals, driven by the exorbitant costs associated with emergency medical services. A recent study led by economists Mark Thompson from the University of Kansas and Jennifer Lee from Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego analyzed ambulance…
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Nursing Textbook Promotes Harmful Stereotypes on Cultural Pain Responses
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking revelation, a nursing textbook published in 2014 has come under fire for perpetuating racially insensitive assumptions about how various cultures perceive and manage pain. While one might assume that educational materials would be free of such blatant biases, a recent Facebook post by a concerned user, Laura Jensen, exposed…