Vol. XIII, No. 12Archive > December, 2012

Behind Closed Doors - A Christmas List for the OR

Because Paula and her friends have been nice, mostly

Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR

— Dear Santa,

How are you and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? How's your cholesterol and blood sugar? Have you had your A1c checked lately, and are you taking your blood pressure medication? As you know, it's that time of year again, and some of my nursing friends and I put together a list of things that would sure put smiles on our faces if you brought them to our ORs this Christmas.

 
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