06.02.14
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When Nurses Hurt Nurses

Nursing is viewed as the most trusted and caring profession and yet nurse-on-nurse bullying is a reality. Not only does it affect morale and professional self-esteem, but it jeopardizes patient care. The When Nurses Hurt Nurses Workbook provides guidance on recognizing relationally aggressive behaviors, diffusing confrontational situations and applying interpersonal communication skills. Dr. Cheryl Dellasega equips nurses with tools to recognize relational aggression and promote change. Learning Activities enhance the reader’s application of these tools. By the end of this workbook, nurses will find their “a-ha” moment. This is an essential resource in creating a safer, more respectful workplace.

Click here to learn more or order your copy.

05.31.14
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A Travel Nurse Volunteer in Liberia: Clean Water

The Gypsy Nurse is heading to Liberia with Cross Cultural Care As you probably already read, The Gypsy Nurse is volunteering in Liberia.  I plan to bring you along with me; virtually and give you a ‘feet on the ground’ accounting of the entire process. Check out the PREVIOUS SEGMENTs OF THIS SERIES if you would like to […]

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05.30.14
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Great Nurse Apps

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What great nurse apps do you use to make your life and work easier?

What great nurse apps do you use?

Technology has had a great impact in healthcare. When apps and other technology can help a nurse be more efficient that just leaves more time for improving other aspects of your already great patient care.

OnlineLPNtoRN.org recently shared a guide to terrific apps for nurses. These nursing apps are great for nurses, nursing students, and especially travel nurses on the go!

The list of 104 great nurse apps is broken down into the following categories:

  • General Nursing References

Nurse apps in this category are general and can be of help to working nurses and students alike.

Apps include the American Nurses Association, Black’s Medical Dictionary, Nursing Flashcards, MRSA eGuideline, Nurse Helper, Medical Tools, MyChart, MedCalc, Medical Encyclopedia, Nursing Study Guide, and many, many more.

  • Obstetrics/Maternity/Neonatal

This category focuses on apps for obstetrics and neonatal nurses. Apps can be helpful in terms of pregnancy tracking, breastfeeding, safe medication dosages, and more.

Apps include Breastfeeding Management 2, Pregnancy Contraction Timer, NeoDose, Neonatal Nurse, OBGYN Review, and more.

  • Pediatric

For nurses working with children, these apps include help with consultation, toxicology, and more.

Apps include KidsDoc, PediSTAT, Pediatric Scores, Pedi QuikCalc, and more.

  • Drug References

These apps can help nurses manage interactions and conflicts between thousands of medications, helping you perform efficiently and save lives.

Apps include Pill Identifier by Drugs.com, Nursing Drug Handbook, Epocrates, Nurse’s Drug Handbook TR, and more.

  • Human Anatomy

Handy reference for working nurses and a great study guide for students!

Apps include Human Anatomy Atlas, Pocket Anatomy, Anatomy 3D – Anatronica, and more.

  • Cardiology

Excellent reference and study info to help address quick-acting heart trouble.

Apps include Easy ECG, iPacemaker Pro, and more.

  • Oncology

References to help keep nurses a great resource for patients with tumors. Having informed answers from a nurse they trust helps make each patient’s journey easier.

Apps include Oncology Visual Medical Dictionary, Smartest Oncologist, and Annals of Oncology,

  • General Planning/Organization

Who couldn’t use a little more help getting organized?!

Apps include Evernote, Rounds List, INRIX Traffic, Maps & Alerts, and more.

Click here to check out the full list of great nurse apps.

What are some of your favorite great nurse apps? Please share them in the comments!

05.30.14
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NURSE TALK RADIO: RN Bonnie Castillo

 

 

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Bonnie Castillo, RN. Director of
Government Relations at NNU

We talk with RN Bonnie Castillo about National Nurses United new campaign, “Insist On A Registered Nurse”. Listen like this information could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Bonnie Castillo is a registered nurse and Director of the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), a project of National Nurses United (NNU) and Global Nurses United (GNU).