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Expectations

Life is full of surprises, whether good or bad. It’s important to manage our expectations as they can lead to disappointment if things don’t go as planned. Acknowledge that life may not always turn out the way we want it to, but that doesn’t mean we should give up on our goals. Setting realistic expectationsContinue reading “Expectations”

Coffee is Life

I recently had the opportunity to purchase an expensive coffee bean from Bacha Coffee in Singapore. This particular bean is sourced from Mount Everest and is considered a rare delicacy among coffee lovers. At first, I was hesitant to make the purchase. After all, 100 grams of this coffee bean can buy 4 kilograms ofContinue reading “Coffee is Life”

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Fact Sheet: Manipulation

Types of Manipulation (B-A-S-E) Management of Manipulation (K-E-E-P) Management: The KIND-FIRMNESS approach involves being both kind and firm with someone who is attempting to manipulate you. This means treating the person with respect and empathy, while also setting clear boundaries and enforcing them consistently. To ESTABLISH RAPPORT, try to build a positive relationship with theContinue reading “Fact Sheet: Manipulation”

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Fact Sheet: Intraspinal and Epidural routes

An epidural catheter is a small, flexible tube that is inserted into the epidural space in the spine through a needle. It is typically used to deliver pain medication to the epidural space in order to manage pain during labor, surgery, or other medical procedures. The catheter is usually managed by a nurse, who isContinue reading “Fact Sheet: Intraspinal and Epidural routes”

• Decision making involves choosing a course of action from available options • Problem solving involves finding a solution to a difficult situation • Decision making is often a part of problem solving, but can also occur without the full analysis required in problem solving • Decision making may not focus on eliminating the underlyingContinue reading “Fact Sheet: Decision Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking & Clinical Reasoning”

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