One of the most essential skills for any healthcare professional is communication. In nursing, we call it therapeutic communication, which has been called the “secret sauce” for nurses. This type of communication is more than just chatting or social conversation. The goals of therapeutic communication are building trust with patients, understanding their needs, and providing […]
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I haven’t added it to this blog in a while, and I am sorry. Many readers are preparing to choose a nursing career and school. Some of you may have already taken steps in that direction and are starting your nursing education. One of the early decisions when selecting courses is determining the course format:
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Taking notes in classes is a skill that some nursing students struggle with. Retaining all the information shared through a course is challenging, particularly in nursing. There is a large amount of facts and concepts to learn. Teachers use many types of learning activities. While some instructors provide lectures, there are also group activities, case
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As I write this post, we are in the midst of Nurses Week in the U.S. The week is celebrated annually, beginning on May 6 and ending on May 12. This week was proposed in the 1950s but not formally celebrated until the 1990s. This last date of the week, May 12, commemorates the birthday
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Since Dr. William Osler, Physician-in-Chief at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the 1870s, introduced the concept of clinical practicum for medical students in addition to classroom education, healthcare education has included some practicum or clinical experience. Osler is felt to have changed healthcare education by teaching students at the patient’s bedside. Soon, nursing education
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Some students going into nursing school may worry if they do not feel they are good at writing. Writing is an essential skill for communicating professionally. Although one may not consider writing when thinking of nursing, it is an integral part of what nurses do. Through writing accurate notes, nurses share data regarding their patients’
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Most would agree the nursing shortage has worsened over the past few years. With the pandemic, many nurses became overworked and burned out. Some felt unsafe in the profession with limitations in personal protective equipment. Nurses also felt moral distress as they cared for patients dying without the support of family or friends. Ultimately, nurses
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This is my first post on diseases nurses often see in practice. I hope you enjoy the review. As a nurse, understanding the patient’s health conditions is a priority in providing safe care. Thyroid disorders affect many individuals. These disorders can manifest as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, inflammation, malignancy, or enlargement. According to the American Thyroid Association
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Entrance exams are standard in nursing education today. Getting into a nursing program has many requirements. These include college or university entrance requirements: a high school diploma or GED, an essay, and completion of specific courses in high school such as English, math, and biology. Schools also may require an entrance exam such as the
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Most nurses experience working with student nurses at some point in their careers. With the high demand for nurses, many student nurses are needed. The excellent news is admission to nursing schools is as high as possible. But, the practicum or clinical experiences is a vital part of the education of nursing students. The pandemic
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