By: Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, RN, CMSRN President, AMSN
Years ago, when I began my nursing career, I worked the evening shift. Part of the daily cares I administered to my patients was a backrub prior to them turning in at night. This allowed me to share a few precious minutes with my patients focusing on comfort, conversation and connection. I was still assessing my patient for skin integrity, orientation, pain, etc., but this always felt more personal somehow...
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