Phyllis the Decoy Nurse
Overworked? Patient/Nurse ratios too high? Sounds like you could use Phyllis the decoy nurse!! Love this video from Dr. Subbio!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKFs22lO0A
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