I've known Tiffany for quite a long time now and she truly is like a sister to me.  I was so excited to have her on the show, but I've never once worked with her.  Despite this, she is such a wonderful person that if I ever was to be sick, injured, or my family needed care I would be so fortunate if she was the nurse.  She has been caring for people her entire life, even when not her responsibility.  I hope you feel as inspired as I am after listening to her.

 

As we discussed here is a wonderful Florence Nightingale quote:

 

The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe, how to observe, what symptoms indicate improvement, what the reverse, which are of importance, which are of none, which are the evidence of neglect, and of what kind of neglect.

 

Thank you Tiffany!

 

 

 

Registered Nurses*

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

 

2017 Median Pay: $70,000 per year ($33/hour)

 

Educational Degree: Initially Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

 

Number of US jobs in 2016: 2,955,200

 

10 Year Job Outlook: 15% growth, much faster then avg.

 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm) (visited November 16, 2018).

 

Terms Covered in Episode

American Nurses Association (https://www.nursingworld.org/)

 

Palliative Medicine - An interdisciplinary approach to specialized medical and nursing care for people with life-limiting illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress at any stage of illness.

 

Geriatrics Medicine - A specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.

 

Pediatrics Medicine - A branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

 

NP (Nurse Practitioner) - A nurse practitioner is trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose illness and disease, prescribe medication and formulate treatment plans. They may work in a solo practice independently or they may work within part of a hospital system.  They graduate from a Master's or Doctorate level medical program.

 

Travel RN - Nurse who travels for limited contracts working in all variety of places and roles.  On average 8 to 13 week contracts.

 

Autonomy - Being able to work independently.

 

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Takes care of patients under the supervision of Licensed Practicing Nurses and Registered Nurses in a facility.