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… sun was bright. The water was calm. And the sand was like “powdered fluff.” Jamaica in October is “just awesome,” said Chad DiMauro, RN, NRP, who recently returned home from his first vacation … train new nurses in the middle of a pandemic as critical caseloads continue skyrocketing is a challenge all Methodist emergency room (ER) nurses are currently struggling with. “What an … to work.” “If you feel like you absolutely cannot wait until the next day because your health is in jeopardy, you should absolutely come to the ER ,” said Cindi Hermanson, BSN, RN, an …

… may be appropriate in some cases, but it can burn if you have eczema. Washing your hands is key to your health ( here’s how and when to properly do it ), but try to follow it by applying … irritation from chemicals in products you’ve used in the past. Try switching to detergent that is free and clear, meaning it contains no dyes or perfumes. Also try to avoid dryer sheets, as …

… make a plan for what you need. Prepare a weekly meal plan around grocery store flyers. This is important to consider so you know exactly what you’re making during the week and are less … times a week to see what items are about to expire. If you have veggies that are wilting, now is a great time to toss them into a soup or add them to spaghetti sauce. Also be sure to check … them in the freezer. Look for leaner cuts of meat such as chicken and ground beef. If an item is frozen, the night before you want to cook it, pull it from your freezer and place it in your …

… a patient check items off their therapy list, but she wanted something more impactful. “This is like a high-five that they can put on their wall, look at and have everyone else recognize the … enjoy.”   Future Plans Humphrey hopes to see the bonus points used by more therapists, which is why she’s working to help bolster the program. She hopes to have Methodist-branded … that I hope it’s more accessible,” Humphrey said. “Therapists use a lot of tools, and this is just a tool to help encourage people.” Hatfield isn’t surprised that Humphrey is taking the …

… changes with work or family, a move, or even just personal preference.   Social isolation is distinct from loneliness. Loneliness is like an emotion – it’s subjective and self-described. A person could be in a crowded room and … isolated from society because they’re surrounded by people.    An Isolated World Technology is a frequent scapegoat for society’s ills, but it’s safe to say that technology has made it …

… that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us with little to do and few places to go. But now is the time to be aware: Football season can trigger much more than just hooting and hollering at … of domestic violence tend to increase during football season, especially when the home team is expected to win but doesn’t. Some research indicates as much as a 10% jump in reports of … partner acts out. And it should be noted: One of the most serious forms of violent activity is strangulation, which is tied to alarming short- and long-term physiological statistics. It's …

… treat patients with endobronchial lesions – or tumors within airways of the lung. The therapy is typically offered to lung cancer patients who have received other treatments and aren’t good … can be presented as a curative option or to improve quality of life.  The first step of PDT is to administer medication that makes a patient’s cells extremely sensitive to light. The patient is then given strict protocols to stay in dark rooms to protect themselves from any light – …

… Stories like this unfold daily in the Omaha area, and Methodist’s growing SANE/SART program is a leader in providing needed care. Methodist providers saw roughly 350 survivors at its … to know that they’re heard and believed,” she said. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a medical professional who is trained to treat survivors and collect evidence. Shelley Hultman, BSN, RN They’re part of a …

… independence and livelihood were taken away. While hauling freight from Missouri to Omaha in a 26-foot truck, he experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a temporary blockage of blood … visual abilities. When possible, a behind-the-wheel evaluation follows, and adaptive equipment is available to aid a driver. “I'm not going to be sitting in the passenger seat with a clipboard making checkboxes,” Moore said. “My job is to be an advocate for you, for your safety.” Her recommendations to each client are tailored …

… to let them know their loved one isn’t going to make it. It was the recognition that staff is going to see that weeks of caring for this man are actually going to result in something good … can’t make great decisions without a good physical exam. But also, think about it: If someone is sick at home, you hug them, you touch them, you cover them with a blanket. These patients … all the difference in the care she and her team provided. “Just to be able to ask them: ‘How is your breathing? Is your chest hurting? What are your concerns?’ It saved us all time, which we …