Nurses complain about caring for patients in a difficult system
Dear readers share letters from nurses across the United States detailing burnout, under staffing, low pay, and stressful conditions. Florida, New York, Texas and many others describe yelling doctors, drug access issues, and a shift from calling nursing a vocation to viewing it as a business. Many describe leaving or considering exit for other work while lamenting deteriorating patient care.
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Calif
Florida
New York
U.S.A
R.N
Wal-Mart
Fond du Lac
Wis
Columbia
Hmos
Knoxville, Tenn
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ann
Anchorage
Alaska
Johns Hopkins
Alta Loma
England
United States
Removing creases with vinegar and steam tips
Dear Heloise offers a method to treat stubborn creases by dampening a washcloth with white vinegar, placing it along the crease, and applying steam. The note warns results vary by fabric and crease age, avoids silk or wool, and mentions a pamphlet offer. A second tip shares peeling dried acrylic latex paint from a pan as a cleanup shortcut.
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Heloise
Heloise/Vinegar
San Antonio TX
Chery
Paton
Morgantown
W.va
Burning tongue mystery linked to diet and menopause
Reader describes a year of tongue burning and redness. Dr Donohue notes B vitamin or iron deficiencies are unlikely. suggests geographic tongue, advises eliminating certain foods temporarily, rinsing with cold apple juice, and using a Benadryl/Kapectate mouth rinse. Menopause and estrogen replacement may influence pain.
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North America
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across 1 4 Floss structure
The puzzle lists clues for a Sheffer crossword with across entries including an initial 1 4 tier floss structure and multiple theme hints with various wordplay styles across categories such as animals, objects, and phrases.
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Eugene Sheffer
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Waco
Texas
University of Nebraska School of Nursing
Mary O’brien
Springfield
Mass
Paul
Donohue
DR. Donohue
M.T
JFK
Tox
Enthusi
Vestm
Josh
Jungfi E.g
Felicia
Agent
Jowac
Kernel
Razor's Target
Itt
King Features
Nyc
Dilbert
Dilgert
Cobol
Elbonia
Colm O'Connor
Rebecca
Canada
Aiean
THE
Blondie
Loretta
MOM
Garfield
Beetle Bailey
Baby Blues
Hammie
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