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- Being a Compassionate Nurse… with Thick Skin - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Carrie KiekhaeferWe must have compassion for our patients to make us a better nurse. They need to know that we care for their health, well-being, and ultimately them as a human being. However, being compassionate can also open us up to criticism that we are not equipped to handle. That's why as a nurse, we need ...
Views: 2280 - Things Nurses can be Grateful for! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferI love being a nurse, and I'm sure if you're reading this you love it to. It's a career choice that gives as much back as we put into it. Nursing isn't so much a job but a passion for keeping other peoples quality of life at their absolute highest. The season of gift giving is just about over, ...
Views: 532 - Antibiotics are Always the Answer, Right? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferHow often have we seen antibiotics prescribed for the common cold or even a sore throat? I’m sure many of you out there are saying, lots, and I’m sure some are even wondering why that’s a big problem. Being in nursing for many years now I’ve seen it all too often and it’s up to us as nurses to ...
Views: 573 - Compassion Burnout as a Nurse - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferNursing can be tiring, and lead us to exhaustion, but we wouldn't do it if we didn't love what we did. We do it to make a difference and to ultimately help out the patient in need. It's with that patient in mind that we need to keep ourselves from getting overwhelmed, and more importantly know ...
Views: 678 - A Possible Cure for the Common Cold? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferIt always amazes me how something called “common” can be so incredibly tiring and draining. When I get a cold, it’s as though the world is at a distance and I’m almost participating in life from a 3rd person perspective… can you relate? Fortunately it sounds as though a cure for this nagging ...
Views: 645 - Medical Calculations - An Ongoing Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferNursing calculations and formulas are nothing new to our field of work. Those medical calculations challenged nurses decades ago and remain exhausting for us now. Medical dosage equations and solutions for solving math problems can be searched online and a quick result list will prove that ...
Views: 606 - Interviewing for RN Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferThere’s no question about it – as nurses, we’ve chosen one of the most challenging and exhausting professions available. Don’t get me wrong – the healthcare industry can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling… but it also comes with demanding hours, difficult patients and necessary ...
Views: 608 - Medical Billing Codes: 18,000 to 140,000 - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferI recently came across an interesting article about medical billing codes. As CNO at Nurses PRN, with many years of experience in the field – I know the confusion that medical billing codes can cause. Finding the exact way to code a specific medical service so the bills sent to insurers are ...
Views: 616 - LPN to RN - How can I find the time? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferBeing a Licensed Practical Nurse is definitely something to pride yourself on. I, too, was an LPN at one point in my career journey. It’s an admirable professional career that can be obtained in a year of intense education. LPN education takes less time and is less expensive than an RN ...
Views: 491 - Out of Work Spouse? Travel Together. - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferThe morale in our house these days is a bit to be desired. Since my husband lost his job a few months back we have been consumed with cover letter writing, resume fixing and job searching. It seems as though we’ve completed hundreds of applications and filled out endless paperwork. But as a lay ...
Views: 617 - Supplementing a Retirement Income - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferIt’s not uncommon to think about retirement, right? We all do it – daydream about what it will be like when we have complete freedom in our days. It’s like our own little slice of heaven waiting for us as soon as our financial situation is stable. And in the process we meet with financial ...
Views: 556 - Nurses PRN Quality and the Joint Commission - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Carrie KiekhaeferProviding top care and safe work environments for patients is always a priority at Nurses PRN. Internally we hold ourselves accountable to providing the best practices possible through on-going continued education training and live persons available 24/7 for you to consult with. There is no ...
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