The Hospital Gown

A johnny, also called a "johnny coat," "johnny-shirt," "johnny gown" or "hospital johnny," has been called "the great equalizer" because it puts all hospital patients on an equal footing with the staff.

Obviously, the gown was originally designed to maximize access to the patient's body by medical staff.  According to several nurses, they say it got the name johnny because going to the "john" is a lot easier in one of these gowns.

That makes as much sense as any other explanation.

Now...check out these designer johnnies! Designer Johnnies

Reiki

Eventually, I would like to become a Reiki Master. I finished my level 1 class and I hope to do my level II class soon.
Reiki Energy Healing is a laying-on-hands technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Reiki is experiencing an increase in use as consumers increasingly seek out complementary medicine methods that support and address a more natural approach to their health issues and ailments.
What better use for Reiki than with an individual who is experiencing a challenge with their level of health and wellness, weather it be a temporary challenge or one in which life as they know it may be drastically changing.
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Quitting Smoking

When I used to smoke, many patients would comment on how I smelled. I would feel embarrassed and ashamed that as a health care worker I had to hear from patients that I should quit smoking. Back in the mid 80's we were even allowed to smoke at the nurses station! YIKES! Cigarettes are a thing of the past for me now and it was a tough road to get there but I did it, and I hope other health care workers that might read this will consider being smoke free :)  There's a great web site I found during that journey that has everything you could possibly want in the form of help. http://www.whyquit.com/ has videos, books you can download, and a slew of other information...in my opinion, the best out there. Try to never take another puff!

Make A Wish

For almost 7 years I worked with pediatric bone marrow transplant patients. The whole experience was very life changing for me. What all the families had to go through was more than anyone should endure. The Make A Wish Foundation was also a very important part of these childrens lives in making some dreams come true and bringing some happiness to the families. Please check out they're web site at http://www.wish.org/.

Assisting The Patient With The Self Administation Of Medication

What Is A Medication Aide?

A Medication Aide, also referred to as a Medical Technician, distributes patient medication in nursing homes, schools, correctional facilities, or other non-hospital, assisted living facilities for the physically or mentally disabled.  Medication Aides are directly supervised by doctors or other licensed caretakers. They typically assist patients with taking oral, topical or IV prescriptions in correct dosages, as well as adhering to strict medical regimens. A Medication Aide also supervises patients to ensure they do not have any adverse reactions after taking their medication.

Norovirus Update From CDC

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Policies for Nurse's Aides in the Hospital | eHow.com

Policies for Nurse's Aides in the Hospital eHow.com

Whats the best Nursing Shoe?

 Our poor feet!  We depend on them to get us through our long shifts and we need a shoe that going to provide support, absorb shock and are slip-resistant.
Dansko Shoes are engineered to provide quality footwear that is meant to be worn all day long. These shoes are made of leather and have steel shanks and rubber outsoles. They are slip resistant and have extra shock absorption materials.
SAS Shoes are handcrafted with high quality breathable leather.Extra grip soles with polyurethane midsoles provide a flexible and lightweight shoe that provides day-long support.
We cant forget about the Crocs! Crocs are designed to hug the sole of the foot and form a sure fit. They are lightweight and comfortable.