Category: Life Support
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Nurse as Expert.
A long, but important quote from Iain McGilchrist’s groundbreaking book ‘The Matter With Things. My review here. In the world of nursing, Patricia Benner notes that becoming an expert means shifting from abstract principles to seeing intuitively the patient before you in relation to other real-life experiences, and noting similarities and differences. She also emphasises…
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When nurses are SICK.
Then there was the time, back in 2001 when, in a desperate attempt to bring attention to the unsafe workloads in our Emergency Department, (almost) the entire ED nursing staff executed simultaneous sick leave across multiple shifts and on consecutive days. It was a tough time. Despite getting significant attention both from the media and…
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Documentary: How to change your mind.
I have been waiting for this for a while. The new documentary series from Netflix based on Micheal Pollans groundbreaking book ‘How to Change Your Mind’ has dropped. The book was a total phase shift for me. I rate it in the top 5 books I have ever read. After working in a busy Emergency…
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Podcast: How to stretch.
Another informative offering from the Huberman Lab. This time Dr Huberman presents way too much evidence-based information on the importance of regular stretching. As well as how to go about incorporating stretching into your existing health routine. In a nutshell: To gain maximum benefits maintaining existing range of movement and improving flexibility you will need…
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