As your personal nurse, Navi Concierge Nurses will give you all the tools you need to succeed. A diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming and seem difficult to deal with. To help ease your mind and reduce some of your stress, we made a list of tips and advice to assist you in being prepared. …
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Those dreaded words in red COVID POSITIVE It just about takes your breath away. Being prepared is important. Consider yourself fortunate if you have never had to read THE email or text from CVS or any other community-based testing site that you have COVID. After the reality sinks in, there are a few really important things you can do …
One of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I find a private nurse who works for a trustworthy nurse concierge company to help care for me or my loved ones?” There are a few ways to approach this. Many people don’t realize that they can hire a registered nurse outside of …
When healthcare has your head spinning, or leaves you feeling vulnerable, one of the best sources of support is a nurse advocate. This is a nurse who works independent of a hospital or practice, and functions as your eyes, ears, and voice. Typically, a nurse advocate has many years of clinical experience, advanced education, or …
Did you know that there are different types of hospitals? ( teaching hospital, community hospital, long-term care hospital) Does it matter to you or your loved ones what type of hospital you end up going to? If you didn’t, you should. Hospitals come in many varieties, just like cheese. Depending on your needs – from …
My dad was the sweetest guy ever and he liked his coffee… just so. He lived with me the year before he passed away and I spent a lot of time warming up his coffee in the microwave. I soon developed a game to see what I could accomplish in 45 seconds. It was amazing what I …
I want to share my patient experience in healthcare. While I was explaining my recent hospitalization to a doctor who specializes in ear, nose, and throats. Not only did he cut me off and say “Move it along”, he made the rolling hand motion that went with it. Yes, He Really Did Do It! I …
Fear Anger Uncertainty Hopelessness Loneliness These emotions are a range of feelings and emotions you have after you’ve been given a new diagnosis. How do you go from being scared, mad, hopeless or lonely to feeling empowered, in control, knowledgeable? Maybe even feeling a sense of relief? You become your own health-care advocate. But how? …
“Year of the Nurse” World Health Organization Designation Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the year 2020 as “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”. It also coincides with the 200th birthday of our modern mother, Florence Nightingale. This global occasion is important for the nursing profession for two reasons. First, it gives …
According to the American Association Colleges of Nursing, there are 3.8 million nurses in the U.S.. Nurses make up the largest group of healthcare professionals. Nurses are pivotal and foundational providers of healthcare. But what exactly is the role of a nurse? Role of a Nurse 🗣 To advocate and support patients and families. 🧠 Educate and reinforce …
