Catherine Stevens RN, BSN

Catherine Stevens RN, BSN is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 3 articles published to date.

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Opposite of Burnout is Engagement

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Facing a pandemic brought many nurses to a feeling of burnout, while this nurse was brought to engagement.

Submitted by Catherine Stevens RN, BSN

Recovering from Tragedy and Surgery

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A story of a patient recovering from surgery and a tragic event.

Submitted by Catherine Stevens RN, BSN

A Difficult Patient

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Article about managing a difficult patient in the PACU setting. In my nursing career, there are many different types of challenges. Job challenges, schedule challenges and patient related challenges. No matter what type of nursing I have encountered there are always difficult patients that test my nursing skills. Whether the demands are related to technical skill, assessment or cultural understanding, I enjoy that critical thinking that is required to rise to the occasion. As a seasoned nurse I feel that technical challenges have become easier to handle, while the social or cultural challenges have my increased interest. I continue to obtain as much education as I can to assist my nursing challenges.

Submitted by Catherine Stevens RN, BSN

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