First off, give yourself some grace. If you feel the need to step away, do it. Convention centers (especially the gorgeous resort-style venues in Orlando) always have some nice little sweet spot (or many) to spend a few minutes alone. At the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants’ Annual Forum this past April, I found several. …
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Yesterday on Monday, May 16, 2022, in West Palm Beach Florida, the Channel 12 News I-Team shared the tragic story of a how a mental health patient, Zachary Taylor Anderson, was shot by police in an emergency department after charging them with a pair of scissors [The hunt to find mental health resources in Florida …
Many of us have seen the unfortunate cross-examination of the licensed mental health practitioner by Amber Heard’s attorney. This is an excellent example of the important role board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMH-BCs) play in helping attorneys prepare for trial when mental health issues are involved. Heard’s attorney was obviously not prepared to cross-examine a mental …
As I read the headline, I thought, “What is the world coming to?” Robots performing nursing care? I once joked with colleagues that since hospitals seem so intent upon reducing the number of care providers- both nurses and nursing assistants- that perhaps they could start using kiosks for the patient admission process. At the time, …
Advice for Patients During Your Hospital Stay Ask LOTS of questions! It can be intimidating to ask your nurses and doctors questions when you can tell they are in a hurry, or when you feel like you have asked them the same thing before. However, patient education is a priority in healthcare. You have a …