I think I caught the infection I mentioned on my 11/29 blog post on this same topic. If so, that would be a good thing. Infections are normally unpleasant. They can be contagious. They can keep you home from work. But the infection that I hope I caught is a contagion that many of us …
Category: Health
Nurses: Counting drip rates? A lost art
It’s an overcast chilly day in Chicago, just the kind of day for a good joke. And I got one this morning from a former nursing student at Trinity Christian College, now a seasoned grad. She’d had a “crazy” day yesterday. Here’s why: Our primary IV tubing is on back order. This means we can't use …
Emailing doctors – IN FAVOR!
Have you ever been beside yourself with some ache or pain? Have you ever felt helpless about getting help? Have you ever thought about crashing down the doors of the emergency room? Have you ever known you should not go to the ER because even though you felt like your situation was life or death, …
“Tips for a Healthier You in 2011”
Wishing you a happy healthy new year! Read the following tips from the Huffington Post that we all know but can stand to read once again... Susan Blumenthal, M.D.: New Year's Eve 2011: 12 Tips for a Healthier You.
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