Words from Rosie

Most recently I was asked to write as a contributor for a textbook called Comprehensive Neonatal Nursing 6th edition about what gaps there are in teh neonatal intensive care units.  The editors Carole Kenner, Leslie B. Altimier, and Marina V. Boykova, put together...

I think that this is a hard decision for any mother to make when she is told that her baby may not be viable.  I can see several ethical things here that would make a decision difficult to make.  First of all, there is the termination of the pregnancy recommended...

The religious ethics theory focuses on religion, which is depicted by the parent’s upbringing and the older family members typically.  One particular faith, Jehovah’s Witness, does not allow for blood transfusions.  This is very important when you have a baby in the...

It seems that the nursing shortage has been an issue since I was going to school.  I remember at one point I received a one year full scholarship to go to nursing school my first year; then the 2nd year I received a letter that stated the President decided the nursing...

For many families that have children in elementary through high school level with special needs for medications, it has become a question as to whether or not the school that they are zoned for has a school nurse. Many schools in Florida do not have nurses on staff...

Many people in the healthcare field ask if an advanced practice nurse should have a higher standard of education?  in my opinion, yes, an advanced practice nurse should have a higher standard of education.  They are the leaders that are setting examples for the new...

Nurse consultants are a nurse who identifies problems and develop solutions to them.  Once the problem is identified, then a workable solution can be developed.  Patients and their families can be coached through these problems. Nurse consultants offer medical...

Many states want to make changes that will impact nurses and how they practice nursing.  Advanced practice nurses (APN’s) should stay abreast of potential changes in relevant nursing or related regulations.  Nurses already have to take continuing education courses in...