The Journal of practical nursing
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The pulmonary system is vital to life. Illnesses of the pulmonary system may be minor or life threatening. It is very important for the nurse to be constantly aware of assessing a patient's respiratory status and limitations that may be present.
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The little effort of saying "thank you" or of writing and sending a "thank you" can have benefits far beyond the value of the moments involved. "Thank you" can motivate, validate, and give positive reinforcement. "Thank you" for the ordinary as well as the extraordinary can enhance the nurse's interpersonal relationships immeasurably and make it well worth the time spent. You can't afford to not say thank you frequently and graciously to those around you.
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Teaching can be a rewarding experience and teaching can also be a terrifying adventure, especially for the beginner. As a teacher you are looked upon as an expert in your subject. You are also expected to know all the answers to all the questions. ⋯ If you are an experienced nurse this may be achieved with some work because you can pull from your past experience and you know what works and what doesn't work. However, for the first time teacher, this new and wonderful experience to teach others can be so overwhelming you don't know where to start. This paper provides tips for the new teacher in order to make teaching a satisfying experience for both nurse and patients.