Practice mindfullness and learn the skills from experts to work in health care

Princess Alexander Hospital NHS Trust has transformed its A&E after listening to staff and has met the NHS goal of seeing 95% of its patients in less than four hours.  Services are being transformed from smaller A&E departments to consolidate with others as close to the areas that have closed.  Staffing on the weekends and out of hours has not been sufficient to assess patient needs as there are less consultants to diagnose and treat life threatening medical emergencies such as strokes.  This is in part due to a clause in a contract that allows them to opt out of week-end coverage which the government is seeking to reverse.

Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office recommends that A&E's employ more doctors, including gerenticians to reduce the number of elderly short stay admissions.  The report by the NAO also recommends that more services be available all the time.  The walk-in clinics are efficient and with the current emphasis on listening to staff and focusing on the paient's needs they can bridge the gap between services.  I have used this service myself and have seen the hands on approach by the manager to make sure that there is a seamless delivery of service.  For me this option is preferable to a smaller doctor's surgery where you have to wait for appointments etc rather than being able to show up when you need to see a nurse or a doctor and get blood drawn and some tests like EKG's done.  I hope other health systems use this model so that patients can get the treatment they need when they need it.  

Dr. Maxwell Mortz gives clear and valuable guidance in this video.

There is stigma from being investigated by the State Board of Nursing and that shadow of a doubt will always be there and has to be addressed on each employment application no matter if it is a nursing position or otherwise.  Paul Harasim is an investigative journalist and did a great deal of probing into the events that led up to two nurses being charged with murder at Sunrise Hospital where one of the nurses, Sharon Ochoe Reyes says she will resume her position after they were both cleared by Judge Gloria Navano.  The ruling called for the hospital to reinstate and give the nurses back pay as well as pay for attorney fees.  The charges stemmed from broken umbillical tubes that were used to draw blood which had been defective for months and the nurses had been complaining to management about it.  Sunrise Hospital never had the equipment tested by the expert witness they had hired.  

In October The Rayal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children apologized and accepted responsibility for the fluid deaths of three children.  Parents of one of the children had happened to watched a program about the issue and sought answers into the death of their daughter who died in 1996.  It took a long time to uncover the fact that hospital guidelines were available but not followed at the time.  I could not find any individual doctors or nurses mentioned.  A very sad and unnecessary loss that thankfully has been acknowledged.

Having faith in your Higher Power is a good thing to help you to get through those stages in life when you are transitioning and perhaps at the same time dealing with the legal issues due to a license investigation or suspensiion.  It has to be experienced to fully understand the stress involved and how this turns your life upside down.  But face it you must and even if you have fears just think of the worst scenario and perhaps that's not going to be as horrific as just thinking or imagining about it.  Both take equal energy.  Project positive thoughts and images about the outcome and pray and meditate and let it go.  Dr. Maxwell Mortz explains in the seventies video about how the self-image that we have either boosts or errodes our confidence with meeting life's challenges.  It's really worth learning these truths about our inner self and work on changing any negative self-image that we have that may make us even more susceptable to depression etc. if you feel unworthy because of your past conditioning.

'Money's too tight to mention,' is a soul classic that can be in a nut shell where nurses find themselves.  Margaret M. Lnych is the best teacher to follow for wealth manifesting Forbes Magazine has an article about the work Margaret does using the law of attraction.  It always is a positive thing to have the main stream thinkers and doers in the business world enjoying the benefits.  

Mindfullness has been studied to show that patients feel more satisfied with their care when staff - doctors in this study listen attentively and don't get distracted by multitasking.  

Dr. Deepak Chopra is a spiritual teacher and author whose video demonstrates how to use meditation to develop a clear state of mindfulness.  The work is really very positive and takes a committment and effort on your part to learn and practice.  Once you experience the positive benefits you will want to learn more...

My very best wishes are with you as you seek to learn more about yourself and live an ethical and spiritual life.  Many people go to church and can follow all of the prayers and rituals but it's the inner connection that you have with yourself and God that is truely transforming and now is a good time to delve deeper.

Warm Wishes, Rita.

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Arizona Topix has a group under the heading 'how many nurses licenses.....' for nurses to share their personal experiences with the state board of nursing.  'Let each person tell the truth from his own experience.' - Florence Nightingale.
The AACN has made a powerful statement about what nurses face day to day in the workplace, calling for nursing practice to be guided by six essential standards.  'Standards for establishing and sustaining healthy work environments...negative, demoralizing and unsafe conditions in workplaces cannot be allowed to continue!'

Pema Chodron is a Buddhist Monk who writes about uncertainty and change.  During the process of an investigation or disciplinary action or other more serious and life altering measures it is a time for self development and learning from teachers such as Pema who can help you get through the despair.  The challenge is to allow what has to be and to soften in the process instead of resist.  This is the way of enlightened beings.  One saint says 'Sweet is thy will O Lord.'  We have a saying 'run for your life!' and sometimes that's tempting, but to stand tall and let your light shine, takes inner courage.  'Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from indomitable will.'  Mahatma Ghandi.  There is a tab for ways to change negative thoughts to positive ones on the site if you would click on 'Pema Chedron.'

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Shame-That-Binds-You/dp/1452603618  John Bradshaw writes and shares about shame.  Shame is something that can be deep rooted in our childhood and it becomes magnified when put under stress of having a state board investigation etc.  When left powerless to earn a living and your fate lies in the hands of those who have accused you and those who have made the charges against you, it evokes a feeling of shame.  The best way to approach the challenge is to look on this opportunity to go deeper into your quest to know yourself and root out this part of yourself that isn't real but superimposed onto your personality through social conditioning.
www.sos.org is a web site with information about third eye meditation called Joyti meditiation which I encourage you to learn.  H.H. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj encourages people to think positively.  'Every time we are about to have a negative thought, word, or deed which is detrimental to our progress, we  should try to nip it in the bud.'  I can attest to the fact that it's a life time's work and can share that it is best to accept that you think negative thoughts.  It is a milestone in your growth to get to the point where you are aware of such thoughts and can then turn your awareness to how it makes you feel.  Immediately go to a repertoire of positive thoughts that evoke bright and good feelings such as a nice experience, a memory of nature etc.  Be ready to switch channels as quick as a switch on the t.v. channel. Thinking of your Higher Power, Jesus, or one of the prophets of the Old Testament for instance who is an empowering figure for you will help with this process.

I am from Kenya originally and love the way animals get along.  Perhaps we can learn a lesson or two?

St. Hilda's, Birmingham will have a guest speaker on Tuesday 1st October, Dr. Julie Jones, nurse ethicist will speak about her role with the NHS related to decision making for budgets.  Please mark your calendars and send in questions via email to her if you cannot attend in person.

Money is important.  Suze Orman says 'To live a life of material and spiritual abundance everything about you must be in harmony.'  

Lice Removal  When you are unable to work in your profession it's time to think about business!  One service that mom's will appreciate is lice removal for kids.  No matter where you live this is a problem whenever kids mix at school.  The more affluent areas are the most promising for this service.  Click on the tab and you will see the services that are offered includes laundering clothes.  Some mom's just would rather have their child treated in a contained environment away from home.

Think of house sitting and child care before and after school for professional couples who can afford your service.  At this time in your life you have to put your needs first as a business person.  You can always be charitable and generous with giving to support the mission of your church, Higher Power etc. when you have the money entering into your business bank account. 

Many children have to travel back and forth to boarding school.  In the UK I read an article that parents get better deals for boarding school fees in the US.  If you live in the UK you could place an advertisement in The Lady magazine.  

When you start out with an idea it starts to materialize when you visualize every step in the process to your success.  Prayer is important and then know that the Universe will bring the conditions necessary for you to bring all you need.  Meditation is when you sit still and listen.  The answers are inside and if you still the mind with the focus between the eyes you will know what to do.

Write every goal down with short term, medium term and long term dates and objectives that you can follow to keep tabs on your progress.

You are not alone and many are facing the same challenges as you are at this very moment.  Be supportive with each-other and connect via the MeetUp tab and form groups wherever you are to network and provide business and job leads.  

My prayers and very best wishes are with you in the days ahead.  I have set my goals for this week and will keep you posted about the website and how I am doing with my book manuscript.

Please feel free to contact me at lawrencerita511@gmail.com

Rita.

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I hope that nurses who are undergoing state board discipline are feeling up to the challenge to move on with their life.  Forget the stigma that comes with being investigated etc.  Don't let others define who you are.  You are a winner who has been able to study and pass exams and now you have to get your feet on the ground and earn money.
The Business Zone is a site to help entrepreneurs in the UK.  They help people like you develop on-line businesses which you can do from a library.  I have found that by opening a twitter account the free website that I have can be accessed from there.  Once you are able to build up a network of followers people will find you by a google search.  I know what it's like not to have the money to buy a domain name and pay for a website and hosting etc.  Don't let money become an obstacle as it will come.  The obstacle is just a stepping stone for you to reach your goals.
I want you to understand 'MONEY IS IMPORTANT!"  I recommend that your master managing your money.  Suze Orman http://www.suzeorman.com/ is a great teacher and has lots of tools and resources on her web site to help you learn.
Dave Ramsey http://www.daveramsey.com/home/ is someone who is also gifted at getting the message across to followers of the importance of managing money and clearing debt. like school loans.  You have to make the decision to turn your life around and take control of your finances even at a point in time when you feel that you don't have any resources.
Do use positive affirmations about money.  The Secret a book written by mentors old and new who have used techniques to bring wealth into their lives http://thesecret.tv/visualization.html have many useful tools available on their web site.  Check out their visualization site and practice this type of mental imagery and positive thinking.
Remain optimistic and any negative thoughts that come into your head see them go by like clouds across the sky and switch to positive thoughts just like changing channels on the t.v.
Your future is bright and I want you to affirm this daily and keep repeating the things that you have that are wonderful in your life, thus you will attract more abundance.  Grace loves gratitude.  It's like their married to each other.  Be joyful and be content!  Meditate daily.
Thinking of all of you in new found abundance and empowering yourselves to create the best life ever.
Rita.

Motivate, motivate, motivate and turn trouble into a platform for abundant living...

I believe that nurses can adapt to alternative careers and actually make more money than they could have in nursing although money is not the main motivator for going into the nursing profession for most.  "Money is important" is one of the most clarifying statements I have ever heard and it was said to me one day be a friend and someone whom I have respect for Jimmy Ezzell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yBFZDPcJtk  I encourage you to take the time to watch his video and others on the subject of marketing and selling.  He will "fire you up" and help you to develop the personal skills necessary to adapt to the world of marketing health products for instance.  I happen to know Jimmy and because he is a good Christian family man I think that he's a good mentor for those who need to adapt to new ways of earning money.
There are times in life when you will have to do what you have to do to make it through and it won't be easy but don't give up.
Many of the best motivators say that success is hiding around the next corner after you have been through a period of defeat and struggle.  Many also speak about the process involved in the struggle to success as a process of inner growth and strengthening through which you come to know your true self and connect with the more positive and higher aspects of our being or soul.  It then becomes a journey to be embraced and as you transition from lower negative energy that can make you have feelings anger and resentment over facing investigations and discipline, you will actually like to let your life unfold and follow the way to a lifestyle and way of earning money that will be a joy to you.  It may take time and if you view your efforts as stepping stones to a greater goal you won't get caught up with labeling the efforts that don't work out as failures.  Remember that every effort you make will be supported by Grace if you allow it to be and draw in that Grace through trust in yourself and your Higher Power.  I will always include spirituality in what I share with you because without God, Consciousness, Creator or whatever context you have for Him, remember Him in all that you do and ask for guidance and protection.
I have moved to the UK from the US because I could stabilize here because the government had benefits that I could survive on for a while.  I have managed to become more independent over time and hope to be completely independent in time.  My goals are around writing and publishing.  I will also have some videos for you to watch and hope that nurses will follow my lead and as the song from Oklahoma said "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!"   Meditate daily by sitting quietly and closing your eyes.  Focus your attention on the space between your eyebrows and watch whatever is before you.  Repeat the name of God that has meaning for you and you will find that once the mind is engaged with repeating God's name it will be stilled.
Let your friends know what business you are doing if it is sales for instance and ask them to buy products from you.  If you need help with what kind of business to start find out which ones offer entrepreneurial classes through your local library.  They will help you develop your ideas and translate them into a business plan.  I mentioned ways to fund a business in my last article and your can also find other resources through the Small Business Association.
Having the time to explore your potential is a positive thing and it's now up to you to make use of this time to broaden your horizons.  No one can limit your talents and your ability to earn money.  Show people your true character and rise up to the occasion and set the personal development steps you need in place.  Being able to transcend difficulties is something we have to learn and it comes down to having a positive attitude.  I recommend being very selective and conscious of who you associate with.  Make sure that you surround yourself with positive and supportive people who are motivated and don't sit around and say negative thing.  Words are extremely powerful and you want only to speak what you want to actually manifest and influence your life.  Always says good things about others or like your mother would have told you don't say anything at all!
I mentioned Jimmy Ezzell at the beginning of this article because he is someone who is living his dream and he once shared with me that he doesn't watch the news for instance because as we all know it contains mostly negative stuff.  Like Jimmy, read motivational books and spend time contemplating who you are and what life is about.  Journal daily and weed our your negative thoughts and behaviors like weeds in your garden as Jim Rohn my favorite leadership coach would say.  It's all about personal development and spiritual development.  Before you can know God you have to know yourself.  They go hand in hand.  Remember the stepping stone to spirituality is ethical living and that means being true to yourself also so do the things that are meaningful to you.
Perhaps like me, you have felt as a nurse that too much of what we do to help people actually is driven by the pharmacological industry and if you keep up with the news Kline, Smith and Glaxo is in the news again for unethical business practice now involving sales in China.
Children are often identified as ADHD after six years old when they enter the school system.  It's always a puzzle to me why teachers don't have to have a minor at least in psychology.  They need to know things like learning theories as Bandura outlined and how to motivate children and use behavior modification techniques in order to empathize and identify emotional problems in children.  There are four categories of learners for instance (Visual, Audio, Tactile and Kinaesthetic.)  Doesn't it sound likely that the learners who are visual (most of us are) don't get their attention distracted and can learn without other aides getting bored and labeled?  Like the saying goes "Those who think they know, don't know..."  Unfortunately the mental health system is too engaged with pharma and children pay the price.
I do hope that you will look at this apparent catastrophic event of having a state board investigation or discipline as an actual positive opportunity to pick your self up and start out on the most abundant and powerful course your life could take and seize the moment.  Don't let anyone rain on your parade!  You are unique and you have the power within to overcome any obstacle with God's grace.  Keep your inner energy or vibration high by constantly being grateful and having positive thoughts.
Please feel free to contact me lawrencerita511@gmail.com
My very best wishes are with you always, Rita

Care.ly for those you serve!

All of us have to deal with the political climate that affects the economy and thus the job market.  Now more than ever it is important to have several steams of income.  If you have a job keep it and try to save money.  With all your spare time and with total commitment develop a business plan.  That plan will include your business mission, goals and measurable outcomes that will help you keep track on your progress.  Marketing is the most important means of promoting your business so you need to get linked with people who can mentor you. 

I recommend that you start a Face-book fan page which allows you to promote your business but doesn't restrict the number of contacts you can recruit to join your page.  Your professional image is what will attract people to you.  You will gain trust through consistent professional presentations via video and blog articles.  When people join your group be sure to send them a note to welcome them to the group and let them know that you welcome their comments and suggestions.  Keep a conversation topic going.  Write a blog article each day and post it to your site(s.)  Follow up with people and ask them to give you feedback.  If you are starting a new service you may offer basic services for free.  For instance I am a Professional Life Coach and can provide an initial complimentary consultation.  That would be enough to help a person get focused on what it is that they want to do and identify goals and set dates to achieve those goals.  The role of a Life Coach doesn't end there because in my role I am totally behind the person who uses my service.  I link with them through prayer and constantly uphold them in my thoughts.  I do research for clients and help develop daily plans that bring about positive results.  I also coach people to learn and practice meditation daily; journal and do the self- enquiry that is necessary for spiritual development.

Prepare for your destiny by clearing emotional baggage.  According to the law of attraction we attract people and things to us according to our own vibrational frequency.  Have you heard the saying "I can feel his vibes?"  That is because you are tuned into that frequency yourself.  If you are at a higher vibrational level you will attract money and other measures of success that you may wish to attain.  Believe it and achieve it through inner work.  Suze Orman says that we have to be in complete harmony with all aspects of our being.  That means all realms of your life.  Your relationships, finances etc.  A coach can help you focus on the areas that are holding you back and bring you up to speed in a short period of time.  Isn't it time to get what you deserve?

Write a list of priorities to achieve the success that you need and deserve.  Put yourself first.  My Teacher said that we can have all the zeros in the world but unless there is a one first, they don't mean a thing!  Remember to take good care of yourself.  Your second priority most likely will be time.  It takes time to build a business and keep the customers coming.  Marketing is the key.  The key to marketing is relationships.  You will have to spend time reaching out to people on social networking sites and networking groups.  Contact thirty people each day and develop relationships and trust through openness and consistency.  Your you set for yourself intention will be the vital force to drive you to success.  Make an intention daily to greet each person with love and respect.  Welcoming is a high spiritual act that will warm your own heart and be felt by those whom you communicate with.  Center after meditation and check your own energy.  Are you able to develop a relationship based on caring?  If you give you will receive back.  That is a natural law.  It actually behooves you to be kind and generous toward others.

Please feel free to contact me:  lawrencerita511@gmail.com