Latest Author Articles from Carrie Kiekhaeferhttp://www.articleside.comen http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/understanding-mental-capacity-act-2005.htm every patient that comes through the door and sees an rn or a doctor must be given the best care that can be provided. however, sometimes that can be difficult if our patients are not able to make the... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/is-individual-liability-insurance-necessary.htm we're all nursing professionals who love our jobs and we're good at it. unfortunately, that is not always enough to keep you safe from malpractice suits, and other claims against you and your nursing... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/things-nurses-can-be-grateful-for.htm i love being a nurse, and i'm sure if you're reading this you love it to. it's a career choice that gives as much back as we put into it. nursing isn't so much a job but a passion for keeping other p... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/compassion-burnout-as-a-nurse.htm nursing can be tiring, and lead us to exhaustion, but we wouldn't do it if we didn't love what we did. we do it to make a difference and to ultimately help out the patient in need. it's with that pati... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/caring-for-geriatric-patients.htm sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference. often overlooked by nurses, but proper positioning in bed is an easy way to make a patient feel better. better positioning leads to l... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/2012-is-your-year-its-about-you.htm it's 2012 now and it's time to think about new possibilities here at nurses prn. it's time, just like you, to set new goals for the new year. it's a time to assess our personal and professional lives... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/being-a-compassionate-nurse-with-thick-skin.htm we must have compassion for our patients to make us a better nurse. they need to know that we care for their health, well-being, and ultimately them as a human being. however, being compassionate can... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/antibiotics-are-always-the-answer-right.htm how often have we seen antibiotics prescribed for the common cold or even a sore throat? i’m sure many of you out there are saying, lots, and i’m sure some are even wondering why that’s a big pr... http://www.articleside.com/health-articles/a-possible-cure-for-the-common-cold.htm it always amazes me how something called “common” can be so incredibly tiring and draining. when i get a cold, it’s as though the world is at a distance and i’m almost participating in life fr...