Nursing: Healthcare Humor: Take Time to Laugh
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About the Course
Who would have ever thought that the first six months of 2020, “The Year of the Nurse,” would be like they were? Let's take a confident look back on a tumultuous and crazy year in our profession. Never before have nurses been so needed and risen to the occasion! While a pandemic is never funny, we know that nurses are experts at using humor to cope in any situation. This promises to be a humorous, inspiring, thankful, and reflective presentation from someone on the front lines!
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Terry M. Foster, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CEN, received his RN diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing – Cincinnati and in 1997 received his Master’s Degree in Critical-Care and Trauma Nursing from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health. He has held positions at both the Mercy Hospitals of Cincinnati, Ohio and since 1998 has been the Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in the five Emergency Departments at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (a Magnet designated hospital) in northern Kentucky. He has been employed in this six-hospital system since 1975. In June 2017, Mr. Foster was promoted to the dual role of Ambassador for the St. Elizabeth Foundation along with his position as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Departments. His primary areas of nursing experience have always been in the Emergency Department and Critical-Care Units where he has national certifications in critical-care nursing, emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, and trauma nursing. Mr. Foster has authored more than 30 publications in nursing and medical journals and has given over 4,000 presentations at medical conferences in all 50 states. For the past 10 years, he has been featured on TLC’s “Untold Stories of the ER.”
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Who would have ever thought that the first six months of 2020, “The Year of the Nurse,” would be like they were? Let's take a confident look back on a tumultuous and crazy year in our profession. Never before have nurses been so needed and risen to the occasion! While a pandemic is never funny, we know that nurses are experts at using humor to cope in any situation. This promises to be a humorous, inspiring, thankful, and reflective presentation from someone on the front lines!
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss why humor is important in our professional lives.
- Share at least two methods to bring humor into the workplace.
Terry M. Foster, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CEN, received his RN diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing – Cincinnati and in 1997 received his Master’s Degree in Critical-Care and Trauma Nursing from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health. He has held positions at both the Mercy Hospitals of Cincinnati, Ohio and since 1998 has been the Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in the five Emergency Departments at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (a Magnet designated hospital) in northern Kentucky. He has been employed in this six-hospital system since 1975. In June 2017, Mr. Foster was promoted to the dual role of Ambassador for the St. Elizabeth Foundation along with his position as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Departments. His primary areas of nursing experience have always been in the Emergency Department and Critical-Care Units where he has national certifications in critical-care nursing, emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, and trauma nursing. Mr. Foster has authored more than 30 publications in nursing and medical journals and has given over 4,000 presentations at medical conferences in all 50 states. For the past 10 years, he has been featured on TLC’s “Untold Stories of the ER.”
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
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Healthcare Humor: Take Time to Laugh
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About the Course
Who would have ever thought that the first six months of 2020, “The Year of the Nurse,” would be like they were? Let's take a confident look back on a tumultuous and crazy year in our profession. Never before have nurses been so needed and risen to the occasion! While a pandemic is never funny, we know that nurses are experts at using humor to cope in any situation. This promises to be a humorous, inspiring, thankful, and reflective presentation from someone on the front lines!
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Terry M. Foster, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CEN, received his RN diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing – Cincinnati and in 1997 received his Master’s Degree in Critical-Care and Trauma Nursing from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health. He has held positions at both the Mercy Hospitals of Cincinnati, Ohio and since 1998 has been the Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in the five Emergency Departments at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (a Magnet designated hospital) in northern Kentucky. He has been employed in this six-hospital system since 1975. In June 2017, Mr. Foster was promoted to the dual role of Ambassador for the St. Elizabeth Foundation along with his position as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Departments. His primary areas of nursing experience have always been in the Emergency Department and Critical-Care Units where he has national certifications in critical-care nursing, emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, and trauma nursing. Mr. Foster has authored more than 30 publications in nursing and medical journals and has given over 4,000 presentations at medical conferences in all 50 states. For the past 10 years, he has been featured on TLC’s “Untold Stories of the ER.”
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Who would have ever thought that the first six months of 2020, “The Year of the Nurse,” would be like they were? Let's take a confident look back on a tumultuous and crazy year in our profession. Never before have nurses been so needed and risen to the occasion! While a pandemic is never funny, we know that nurses are experts at using humor to cope in any situation. This promises to be a humorous, inspiring, thankful, and reflective presentation from someone on the front lines!
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss why humor is important in our professional lives.
- Share at least two methods to bring humor into the workplace.
Terry M. Foster, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN, TCRN, CEN, received his RN diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing – Cincinnati and in 1997 received his Master’s Degree in Critical-Care and Trauma Nursing from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health. He has held positions at both the Mercy Hospitals of Cincinnati, Ohio and since 1998 has been the Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in the five Emergency Departments at St. Elizabeth Healthcare (a Magnet designated hospital) in northern Kentucky. He has been employed in this six-hospital system since 1975. In June 2017, Mr. Foster was promoted to the dual role of Ambassador for the St. Elizabeth Foundation along with his position as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Departments. His primary areas of nursing experience have always been in the Emergency Department and Critical-Care Units where he has national certifications in critical-care nursing, emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, and trauma nursing. Mr. Foster has authored more than 30 publications in nursing and medical journals and has given over 4,000 presentations at medical conferences in all 50 states. For the past 10 years, he has been featured on TLC’s “Untold Stories of the ER.”
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.