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It’s Not Family Caregivers Don’t Self-Identify; It’s Encouraging Them to Own It

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Organizations get caught up in the narrative that family caregivers dont self-identify. Researchers and organizations have lost time and money on this idea believing that family caregivers cant be reached because they dont call themselves a caregiver. (Part 1 of 3.) In an NPR article published last week, Caregiving can test you, body and soul. It can also unlock a new sense of self , a paragraph stood out to me: About eight years ago, when she was in her mid-20s, a new doctor took her aside: 

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Acute lung injury can be seen in opioid overdose and pulmonary edema can cause a failure of oxygenation. This manifests as desaturations on pulse oximetry, despite an adequate respiratory rate and rales on lung examination.

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What Can I Own?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

I gave thought this past week to owning. The musings gave me a helpful perspective. I made a mistake last week that really upset me. As I worked to fix it, I felt so much self-judgement. The mistake didnt need to happen. I simply trusted a process that always worked until it didnt. I felt better when I owned the mistake. Im human. I trusted a process that worked well until it didnt.

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Understanding and Managing Grief, March 23 - April 5, 2025

Grief Healing Blog

Best selections from Grief Healing's X feed this week: The experience of dying a gradual death is an important, integral part of life. It is an opportunity to write our final chapter, to define the ending of our story. Writing Our Final Chapter More Meaningfully Barbara Karnes, RN Sadly, I frequently have families experiencing grief state some variation on the following: Dont play music, we might cry.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.