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How Your Image As A Nurse Affects Your Care

How Your Image As A Nurse Affects Your Care

Showing up for work in clean, pressed scrubs everyday can seem pointless when you know you’re likely to leave with wrinkles and at least one stain. And really, does a nurse’s appearance matter? You come to work to care for patients, not a fashion show, right? Well,...

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Why Do Nurses Have A Code Of Ethics?

Why Do Nurses Have A Code Of Ethics?

Nursing begets daily ethical dilemmas, and the best decision isn’t always easy. The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses is designed to guide you toward the right choice and in turn, better your ability to care for your patients. Learning how...

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What Is A Nurse’s Role In The Opioid Crisis?

What Is A Nurse’s Role In The Opioid Crisis?

A record number of drug overdoses were recorded in 2017, resulting in the deaths of nearly 72,000 Americans, reports the Centers for Disease Control. The U.S. saw a 10 percent increase in overdose deaths from 2016 to last year, causing medical professionals...

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Do Nurses Have To Be On Call?

Do Nurses Have To Be On Call?

Long shifts, overnights, and demanding workloads are all a part of being a nurse. When you decided to enter the nursing field, you were aware of many of the challenges, but you dredged forward anyway, knowing your calling is to help people, to care for those who can’t...

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How To Keep Your Nursing Credentials Organized

How To Keep Your Nursing Credentials Organized

We know life gets crazy and the last thing you want on your mind is your paperwork. There’s a better way! Getting organized has never been easier with your very own Professional Briefcase®! What is the Professional Briefcase®? The Professional Briefcase is a...

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3 Ways Nurses Are Using Holistic Healing

3 Ways Nurses Are Using Holistic Healing

As nurses face the challenge of treating patients who have limited solutions to their health problems, more options are needed to relieve pain, stress, and psychosocial health. A large concentration has been placed on food, teas, and essential oils. Whether certified...

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Nurses Role In End-Of-Life Care

Nurses Role In End-Of-Life Care

A nurse’s responsibilities in end-of-life care go far beyond medical and hygiene tasks. Part of end-of-life care for a nurse is communication, whether with the patient directly or family members seeking the best care possible. Nurses who take on the care for a...

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6 Attributes The Best Nurses Have

6 Attributes The Best Nurses Have

Nursing is a caring profession. Many people think you learn how to become a good nurse in top nursing programs or by working at some of the country’s leading medical centers. While those experiences will certainly equip you with the skills needed to successfully...

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Nurses Spotlight: Question and Answer

Nurses Spotlight: Question and Answer

We're celebrating all that nurses do with a special look into the aspirations, stories, and day-to-day life of real nurses in the field. Keep reading for a Q&A session with Vincent Hernandez B.A. RN EMT-P! Q: What motivated you to become a nurse? After spending...

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