Things We Should've Learned in Nursing School

02: Is "Why" Really off Limits?

January 17, 2024 Rachael Murray Episode 2
02: Is "Why" Really off Limits?
Things We Should've Learned in Nursing School
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Things We Should've Learned in Nursing School
02: Is "Why" Really off Limits?
Jan 17, 2024 Episode 2
Rachael Murray

Like me, you may have gotten the advice to avoid using the question word “why” when asking your patients a question. And, like me, you may have found yourself feeling and sounding incredibly awkward as a result. So, what’s the deal? Do we really need to avoid it? Tune in as I answer that question and then provide the 4 things we need to focus on MORE than whether or not we use the word “why” so we can end the awkwardness forever.

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Like me, you may have gotten the advice to avoid using the question word “why” when asking your patients a question. And, like me, you may have found yourself feeling and sounding incredibly awkward as a result. So, what’s the deal? Do we really need to avoid it? Tune in as I answer that question and then provide the 4 things we need to focus on MORE than whether or not we use the word “why” so we can end the awkwardness forever.

Thanks for listening! Don't forget to review and subscribe so you hear more of what you like.