Restored Faith in Humanity of the Day: New Zealand Legislators Serenade Gay Marriage Amendment
Yesterday, New Zealand became the thirteenth country to legalize gay marriage after the Parliament voted 77 to 44 on an amendment to their 1955 marriage laws. Upon the formal announcement, many people in the crowd as well as a few lawmakers spontaneously burst into singing the traditional Māori love song “Pokarekare Ana.”
Nurse Jackie
Does anyone watch this show? How is it? I’m thinking of watching it…
Now that I actually have time, I need help finding good shows to watch this summer. Send me a message!
So, I was minding my own business..looking up pictures I can use for our requirement and this comes up.
God damn you, sir!
Why Boston's Hospitals Were Ready
The bombs at the Boston Marathon were designed to maim and kill, and they did. Three people died within the first moments of the blast. More than a hundred and seventy people were injured. They had their limbs blown off, vital arteries severed, bones fractured, flesh torn open by shrapnel or scorched by the blasts’ heat. Yet it now appears that every one of the wounded alive when rescuers reached them will survive.
Awesome read. I hope my hospital would be this ready. I guess it’s what we always prepare for but hope we never have to do it!
(Source: asmartwoman)
Nursing Tip #6: Patients are NOT just ‘patients’
During my placement at the hospice this year, I learned something that I think will stay with me for the rest of my nursing practice. During my first day there, I was told that they don’t use the word patient, but instead use the word individual to describe people who access the services there. The word patient so much connected to the hospital and curative/medical methods where as the word individual is completely neutral and allows the space to acknowledge them as a person or being who is living/experiencing at that moment in time. It was something so small but was totally appropriate and made a huge difference. I thought it was a good way to remind ourselves that there are other factors in other’s lives, that we may not know about or consider to take into account, to have an influence on our health (think about Social Determinants of Health). It was refreshing and inspiring to see the whole staff carry vision in mind through their practice, especially when I sat in on rounds and never heard the word “patient” or “client” once throughout the semester (no exaggeration). It definitely is a place I see myself working in years from now *hint hint*. :)
It is important to understand that the individuals under our care are going through more than what we see them go through. They have lives, they have everyday problems that we all have and this video does an excellent job showing this. Warning: it is pretty heart wrenching.
NURSE’S CLOCK ;) #nurse #RN #time #instagram #instacool #instadaily (at ytchelly’s place)
Cute :)
5 Tips for Forming a Nursing Study Group
- Limit the size of your study group to three to five students. The smaller your study group, the greater your ability to be efficient, thorough and productive. Select members who have different strengths so each member can receive a leadership role. For example, if one student excels in pathophysiology of disease processes and another is exemplary in prioritizing nursing care, they can work together to maximize learning potential.
- Choose your location carefully. Semi-private locations are ideal, since discussions can get loud with ideas being shared.
- Set specific goals. Each person should walk into a study session with a list of questions or goals to accomplish for that session. This will help your group stay on target and avoid wavering off-topic.
- Divide and conquer course material. Assign a portion of each chapter or assignment to a member of your group. From there, make up study questions for your portion and distribute copies to the others. Look at that – you just created your own practice exam.
- Don’t substitute one form of learning for another. Group study is not a substitute for individual learning and understanding. The key to learning is not the actual answer but the process of critical thinking.
I just can’t take it anymore! ghaah
Stressed out? Don’t know what to do?
First of all, Stop… Step back and take a break. When I mean by break, I don’t mean check your facebook or tumblr.
Go for a walk or run, listen to music, go to the kitchen and make a snack. Get away from your work.
Do some deep breathing exercises or meditate, it’s one of the best ways of release stress.
Once you have calmed down, go back and refocus. Try working in a different way and get back to the groove.
If you want to listening to music, I recommend this: http://www.youtube.com/user/StudyMusicProject/videos
I’ve used their songs to while I studied for finals and wrote papers. They really do help.
Good Luck!
