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What it isA dashboard for nurse managers that shows, unit by unit, which patients are at high risk for a hospital-acquired pressure injury right now. It uses readings from two bedside sensors instead of relying only on periodic risk scores and manual checks. How patients are flaggedA patient is added to the high-risk list automatically…
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Moving between global cultures offers a unique psychological distance. After spending 12 years living in the hyper-convenient, cosmopolitan ecosystem of the UAE, returning to the American Midwest, specifically the Michigan automotive hub, reveals a stark truth: cultural values are entirely contextual, shaped by regional history and local economics. To a lifelong local, everyday habits seem…
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Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (WOCN) has emerged as a crucial specialty within healthcare, addressing the intricate needs of patients dealing with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues. This blog post delves into the historical roots, the present-day significance, and the promising future of WOCN. The Historical Landscape: WOCN traces its origins back to the mid-20th century…
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Living and working in Abu Dhabi has been financially rewarding due to a higher, tax-free income. This means I can keep more of what I earn compared to living in Michigan. With this extra money, my family and I managed to pay off student loans, travel, and save for the future. Now, when it comes…
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It’s been quite a journey, transitioning from missing Michigan to embracing a new dimension of home as an expat. Building a solid career in Abu Dhabi and exploring the world with my wife Pam and two daughters has been a dream realised. This photo is in Musandam Oman. The fjords here are amazing to see…
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Two years ago I uprooted my life. Everything changed. I moved to a big city in a foreign country, changed jobs, made new friends. I was challenged to create a new life in a strange place. I’m still working at this. I’m thrilled to say I’ve finally started a family of my own. The addition…
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Two years ago I took a leap of faith… An opportunity arose for my wife and myself to move abroad; to live and work Abu Dhabi, UAE. We sold our cars, gave away everything we could and the rest we packed away in a storage unit. I wish I would have just burned the rest…
