Monthly Archives: December 2011

Goodby, Don Berwick

Posted on December 30, 2011 by diva

Here’s an article from the Austin American Statesman written by my fellow nurse, Toni Ingles at Seton Healthcare.  I’ve posted her articles before about the Texas whistleblower nurses and the trial.  This article is about the loss of Don Berwick.  … Continue reading →

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Please thank your nurse this Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2011 by diva

Here’s an article that I found on CNN that I hope you will enjoy.  Christmas is one time of the year when nurses have to sacrifice time with family to care for patients.  It’s nice to see in print that … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by diva

May you know peace and great joy this season.  May you receive gifts of good cheer from all you meet. Merry Christmas!

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Group says El Paso’s nurse-patient ratios inadequate

Posted on December 22, 2011 by diva

Here’s an article from the El Paso Times that discusses the differing viewpoints of what is adequate and safe staffing.  When you have sick patients that are totally at your mercy for safety, how can you skimp on the number … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Nursing Stories of 2011

Posted on December 18, 2011 by diva

Here’s a round-up of the top 10 nursing stories this year that I found at HealthLeadersMedia.com.  I only posted the first page here, so be sure to click over to see the remaining 2 pages.  I reread all the stories … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Fan Page Created

Posted on December 15, 2011 by diva

I have just learned how to make a fan page on Facebook.  It was really quite easy and you can do quite a bit more with a page than with your personal profile.  I hope you will check it out … Continue reading →

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A growing number of registered nurses in California, U.S.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by diva

Here’s an article from the Los Angeles Times that I found very interesting.  At first I read this thinking, “Great, a good article about nursing for a change.”  Then I reread the article and had a change of heart.  It … Continue reading →

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Nursing Case Management as a profession

Posted on December 4, 2011 by diva

Nurses in this field coordinate care for patients receiving long-term therapy, providing for optimal timing in all aspects of treatment. For cancer patients, for example, they coordinate primary care visits, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. A Nurse Case Manager usually specializes … Continue reading →

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More on Grief and Loss

Posted on December 2, 2011 by diva

As I am personally experiencing some of both, I found this article to be helpful.  I hope to get another guest posting but the author after the holiday season is over, but for now I will post this article she … Continue reading →

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