They Call Me The Jazz Nurse
When I introduce myself as “Betsy Braud, the jazz nurse,” people ask what I do and why I call myself a jazz nurse. I explain that nursing is my profession; that I incorporate music into my nursing and nursing into…
When I introduce myself as “Betsy Braud, the jazz nurse,” people ask what I do and why I call myself a jazz nurse. I explain that nursing is my profession; that I incorporate music into my nursing and nursing into…
Nurses are one of the busiest persons in a hospital taking care of patients, day in and day out. Bulk of their work requires them to be on their feet going from one room to another or performing their duties.…
Nurses, Why would an RN slap an STN? I really don’t understand? This is an unethical behaviour! I mean the RN is not only a health professional but a mentor, a teacher, a guide and icon to whom the STN…
BEAR WITH ME I came across this wonderful poem and I thought to share.I dedicate this to all Nursing Students wherever you are! BEAR WITH ME Bear with me, I’m a student, I’m trying my very best. Bear with me,…
This story was posted on 01/Sep/2014 on nursingworldnigeria.com I will like to share it as we #CelebrateJustinaEjelonu today the 14th of August, marking one year since she died of the Ebola virus. I had lofty dreams of living a fulfilled…
Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Nursing Many people who go into nursing do it because they have a desire to help people. They start out compassionate and empathetic. In the best scenario, nurses maintain their level of compassion and caring throughout…
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy Exercise does wonders during pregnancy. It boosts mood, improves sleep, and reduces pregnancy aches and pains. It helps prevent and treat gestational diabetes and may keep preeclampsia at bay. It prepares you for childbirth…
There are a number of effective tools available to help prevent HIV infection. These include condom use male circumcision PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis – the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medication in HIV-negative people at high risk for HIV) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis…
Question: What are the Symptoms of HIV / AIDS in Women? Answer: While it’s possible that a woman infected with HIV could display no symptoms, it’s more typical that women infected with HIV will experience some subtle signs and symptoms…
HIV does not kill!!! What HIV does is: it damages the immune system destroying the cd4 cells which are supposed to boost the defence mechanism of the body rendering it vulnerable; giving infections the opportunity to invade the body (hence the term…