![]() ![]() Use "AND" to add multiple required parameters for your search (for example: "psychological burnout" AND "preschool teachers").Use "OR" to add multiple related options for terms (such as "psychological burnout" OR "job stress").You can also use the Select / deselect all checkbox to make your selections. To search more than one database, mark the check boxes to the left of the database names. This will add the subject term to the search box at the top of the page. Select the database name, e.g., Academic Search Complete, MasterFILE Premier, etc. Used for - other common keywords that this subject term is used forĬheck the boxes next to the term(s) you want to use and click "Add".Related terms - other terms related to the subject.Narrower terms - the more specific subcategories for this term. ![]() Broader terms - the bigger category this term falls under.Scope Note - details about what this subject term is used for.After clicking on a term, there may be other information and terms such as: The thesaurus (or other controlled vocabulary lists) used in databases uses a hierarchical system. When you click on "Subject Terms" (or similar phrase) at the top of the page, you will be able to browse or search for subject terms to add to your search. During Nurse's Month and beyond, let us celebrate and appreciate these extraordinary individuals who make a difference in the lives of others.Using EBSCO's Subject Terms (Subjects, Thesaurus, etc.) It is crucial to recognize and support nurses to maintain the quality and humanity of healthcare. From going above and beyond to create joyful experiences during difficult times, to providing emotional support and personalized care, these nurses exemplify the essence of their profession. Despite the challenges in the healthcare system and the ongoing nursing shortage, these accounts highlight the profound impact nurses have on the lives of their patients. These nurse/patient stories serve as a powerful reminder of the compassion and dedication exhibited by nurses in their everyday practice. Use 'Choose Databases' to add, remove, or change databases. The name of the specific EBSCO database (s) you are searching can be found just above the search box. Over Christmas, several of us, when we had time, took her down to the staff entrance during the day to sing Christmas carols to all the staff coming into work.” Links to EBSCO databases from the A-Z database list. She gets to earn ‘Money’ that she continues to ‘buy’ things from a store that we have created for her. She has been with us for many of her birthdays and holidays, we have given her some jobs on a unit at times, like stocking. “One of my favorite patients, who I have known since she was 10, is now 16, and has been in and out of the hospital these six years. It was magical, and he said it was the best Christmas he ever had.” ![]() We used the green oxygen tubing and hung it from the ceiling then made white snowflakes and attached them to the tubing. I happened to be his nurse at that time, and he and I decorated his room to look like a Christmas wonderland. “There was a patient that was with us over Christmas who had no family. She had several medication pumps/drips they had to change and lock, they had a wagon of pumps and safety equipment attached to her, it was a HUGE amount of work but they made it happen and family got the spend the whole day there!” …Two nurses came in on their days off and went with the whole family for the day. So, after A LOT of phone calls with the zoo/ child life/etc. The family really wanted to go to the zoo. They have rules about how old you need to be and what level of care you require. We really wanted to give the family time together (especially with the three-year-old) but she didn’t qualify for Make-a-Wish. ![]() They finally ran out of options for treatment. The family was phenomenal which seems typical in these cases. She was there with us for several months. She was on the oncology floor for ages and was then moved to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) when she got very sick. “We had an oncology kiddo…lymphoma I believe, who was 10 months old. The following accounts are true, from nurses who are currently practicing: One of the lessons learned from this experience is that it is a privilege to take care of people in their most vulnerable and challenging times.Ĭountless times I have witnessed my colleagues going above and beyond to help their patients feel better both physically and psychologically.Īmidst the abundant media coverage concerning the nursing shortage, nurse burnout, and the critical condition of healthcare, it is crucial to acknowledge the significant number of dedicated nurses who continue to provide care at the frontline.ĭuring Nurse’s Month, I want to highlight a few nurse/patient stories that emphasize why supporting nurses is crucial to healthcare. I have many years of inpatient and outpatient nursing in multiple specialties. ![]()
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