Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In Arizona, the rich tapestry of Native American land and culture is a cornerstone of life. Yet many tribal members face significant challenges in accessing comprehensive medical care on their own reservations. Recognizing this urgent need, the University of Arizona has launched a transformative program to inspire more Native Americans to pursue nursing careers and serve their communities directly.

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Healthcare Nursing Registered Nurse Blog 52

Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 14, 2024

November 1st 2024 is World Compassionate Communities Day. Myself – Kath Murray – and my aunt Frankie Public Health Palliative Care International introduced the concept of “Compassionate Communities,” which promotes a social approach to dying, death, and bereavement woven into the fabric of everyday life. The aim is to raise community awareness of end-of-life issues, […] The post World Compassionate Communities Day – Introducing Frankie!

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Bereavement 2024 Palliative care Palliate 246

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the heart of a bustling children’s hospital, where the walls resonate with the sounds of hope, laughter, and sometimes tears, lies the intensive care unit (ICU)—a realm where the stakes are extraordinarily high, and each moment is imbued with profound significance. Being a staff nurse in this challenging environment is not for the faint of heart.

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Caretaker Nursing Ventilator Registered Nurse 98

Palliverse

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Photo by Lars Schneider on Unsplash I heard that he actually had children but there had been a falling out some years ago. I never found out what the details were but it sounded as if there was no way to mend these relationships. It was as if he no longer had children, it was something that we couldn’t talk about. His speech became less easily understood if the topic was raised at all.

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Hospice Nursing 52

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Nurse Nacole

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Deep sedation and analgesia describes a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully after repeated or painful stimulation.

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Nursing 59

Together for Short Lives

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this next instalment of her Churchill Fellowship, Helena flies off to the land down under, visiting Melbourne and Sydney. In this first blog of her Australia adventures, she enjoys a well-earned holiday, taking in the sights of Victoria. On 24 September I packed my suitcase once again to travel to Heathrow (via Bristol for […] The post Time for more adventures and sharing international ideas appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Blog 45