One of the many odd things about nursing is its flexible hours. Flexible for the hospital, that is. For nurses, … More
Tag: staffing issues
Cheap, Fast, Or Good
Last week I was on vacation, the centerpiece being a small family reunion of sorts at the home of my … More
Who’s a Jethro? Thoughts on an Aging Nurse Population
My patient was watching The Beverly Hillbillies on TV while I set up the supplies needed to start her IV. I … More
Not a Wonderful Life: No George Bailey for Pharmacist Eric Cropp or His Patient
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (http://www.ismp.org/) published an article in their August 27, 2009 newsletter, describing a horrific … More
When Healthcare Providers Make Mistakes
Pauline Chen writes about doctors who make mistakes in the health section of the New York Times (When Doctors … More
Sometimes Staffing Issues are Beneficial
How sweet it is! You know how it goes, when you’re a nurse. You work your assigned holiday … More
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