As a nurse it’s easy to grow attached to patients especially ones in long term care. Here are a few things to remember when dealing with the grief of a lost patient. Remember It’s Your Job Patient empathy can be a powerful tool for making you a successful nurse, but it can also make loss more painful. When patients die,
Continue readingOne reason to tell family and friends about your mental illness is to receive encouragement. Simply talking to someone sympathetic can reduce your stress level and improve your mood. Maybe you have mixed feelings. You might be afraid loved ones will judge you or feel uncomfortable around you. It can be very stressful if you’re afraid to tell people but
Continue readingSocial media and other interactive online applications are dynamic and constantly evolving dimensions in modern society. These applications often cross public and private domains, inextricably linking both professional and personal lives. “The aspect of healthcare can be a very personal and private issue for some people causing severe contrast with the increasingly public world of digital and social media”. This
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