Switzerland!

Here is a little update from the Calders (Allison Gatrell Calder):
My husband and I moved to Geneva, Switzerland last month. I am still in the process of getting my license recognized by the government here, but I hope to work as a nurse soon.

Geneva is absolutely beautiful!! If you ever have a chance (or need an excuse) to come to Europe, our home is always open. Hope all is going well!!!

Our Blog:
http://themile-highlife.blogspot.com/

The temple in Bern

At the UN headquarters in Geneva. I have been fortunate to meet some people and participate in a group involved in the advancement of Mental and Psychosocial Health awareness in the international health organisations. With this, I'll get to attend some meetings for the WHO and also the Human Rights Commission. There are some amazingly intelligent people here in Geneva.

Kalie inspired me to pass along my good news too. Wayne and I are getting married September 10th in the Portland, OR temple!

I'm Engaged!!

Hello Everyone! I thought I'd pass along the good news.... Brian Mitchell and I are getting married June 25 in the Rexburg, ID temple! :) Miss you guys and I hope you're all doing well!

CEUs

Let me share my gem of information with you about continuing education units! The easiest way I've found for earning CEUs is by going to www.netce.com. If you're wanting to earn hours by doing CEUs, I would seriously check this website out!

Also, I found out that you keep track of CEUs the same way you do with working hours. Keep documentation of all your hours in case you are audited. I guess the honor code is still in force. :)

My New Guy

Hello my dear friends!

I wanted to let you know about our new addition! I had a baby boy on February 15th, and we named him Hyrum. He is the sweetest little guy! I gave birth without pain medication (SO worth it ladies!) 1 hour and 26 minutes after AROM. If you want to read more, check out my blog. You'll find out why I wanted to go natural, and all that jazz.

Hope everyone is doing well and prospering in their respective lives and professions! If you have announcements, let's hear them!

Any Houston-dwellers out there?

We're moving to Houston at the end of the month and I've been wanting to start looking for a job. It seems like there are an endless amount of job postings so I'm turning to my nursing buddies for help: What hospital do you work at, days/nights, do your rotate Sunday shifts, what's an average starting salary for the area, what department do you work in?? I have lots of questions and if anyone lives in Houston and could help a sister out, let me know! :)

Thanks!

Aubrey Harris

Please Help! RN Study Participants Needed!

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to help a friend of a friend here. She's doing her dissertation and really is in dire need of nurses who work Pediatrics or ER. Here is the email and flyer I received from her. Please contact her if you are able and/or interested in participating.

Thanks!
Shannon Davis

Hi my name is Brooke Ruehl, I am the one doing the dissertation study with nurses. The study is designed to look at the effects that writing might have on stress, with nurses. I am recruiting nurses that work with either Pediatric Hem/Onc patients, Pediatric Intensive Care patients, Neonatal Intensive Care patients, or who work in Emergency Departments. To qualify for the study you have to be currently working at least 30 hours week in one of those above areas, for at least the past 3 months. I would be so appreciative if you were able to pass on my information. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have via email (brookedf11@gmail.com) or phone (760-496-8943).

Thank you again for your interest and help!

Brooke

Nursing Stress Study

The Psychological and Physical Health Effects of Writing In Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Intensive Care, and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Staff.

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of two types of journal writing on stress. Participants will be asked to complete several self-report questionnaires on 3 separate occasions, spaced several weeks apart. You will also be asked to complete 3 journal writing sessions, each 25-35 minutes.

• Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two writing groups.
• Participation will last 10 weeks, which includes the 6 week follow-up.
• Participants will complete questionnaires and 3 writing sessions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants must be employed as a nurse in the same nursing field for at least 3 months. Must hold a LVN, RN, or ASN, BSN, or MSN degree.
• Primary practice is in clinical nursing.
• Primary population treated are pediatric patients or emergency room and psychiatric patients.
• Must work on a Hematology/Oncology Inpatient or Outpatient Unit, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Emergency Department, or Psychiatric Unit.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study, Please Contact: Brooke Ruehl, M.S.

760-496-8943 or brookedf11@gmail.com

Thank You!