Nuggets for March 11

Oh, there's been so many items of note lately, I can't believe it.

Social networking (a la Facebook)

It's been a big hairy deal at our place, since one of our coworkers was disciplined for Facebook use.

Think your thoughts on Facebook are private? Think again. In fact, some insurance companies want access to your Facebook account. according to an article on ZDnet recently.

Misuse of social networking sites may have ethical implications according to this ONS article.

If you're not sure what to do and not to do on Facebook, check out this article from
www.pcworld.com.

Preaching to the choir

Nurses spend most of their time on paperwork according to a recent study from Healthcare IT News.

You want what?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this story on Reuters tonight: Netherlands: Nurses' union: care does not include sex.

Oh. My. Freaking. Heavens. (clutching chest). Makes me want to go back to karate class again!

Get healthy!

You gotta love those multipurpose exercises...I sure do.

The latest nuggets

Here are a few goodies I've found on various blogs on the 'net. Enjoy!

Help Wanted: Nurse with a Broken Heart
Mother Jones always has a good read, so check this one out. I wish I had Haldol sprinkles sometimes!

Nursing Pet Peeves
Add your own at this blog on Medscape Nurses.

Reducing injuries from moving patients
An interesting little article on moving people and how you can tone your body to do it right.

Fake it 'til you make it
A great little article on assertiveness from Everyone Needs Therapy.

Ten terrible patients
I found this link courtesy of the Information for Nurses blog. It reminds me of far too many of my recent patients.

Wiihabilitation
Forbes Magazine takes on one of the hot topics of rehab lately, use of the Nintendo Wii.