Not long ago, I was facilitating a workshop on fostering civility in nursing education when a faculty member approached me during the break. The soft-spoken professor related her thoughts in a quiet voice, her eyes reflecting a certain sadness as […]
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There are very few examples of nurses featured in young children’s books and toys. Even Barbie is guilty: nurse Barbie is an old-fashioned collector’s item, while doctor Barbie can be found at any toy store! This doesn’t take into account
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It’s 2:30 a.m. on a Sunday when the phone rings. There have been two fatalities in Butts County, says the disaster action team leader on the other end of the line. We need a nurse to go to the site,
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Are you looking for a nursing career that’s different from the “same old same old?” One that offers variety, challenge and opportunities to work in many different parts of the country? A deeply fulfilling career that gives you a chance
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The year 2002 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Florida International University (FIU) School of Nursing in Miami. But instead of celebrating this milestone year by blowing out candles and partying, the school has embarked on an ambitious,
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This is the time of year when consumer magazines are full of photo spreads showcasing everything from the coolest college dorm accessories and the new fall fashions to previews of the sleekest new 2007 cars. But what about nurses who
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The colorful, bilingual advertisements first began to appear on San Francisco mass-transit buses in June. The messages and images they contain are simple but bold. In one ad, a gay Latino man is shown affectionately hugging his partner, while the
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When it comes to accessibility and quality of health care, people of color who live in remote rural areas are one of the most severely underserved populations in America. One organization that is working hard to address this disparity is
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and The Foundation for the Elimination of Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) recently honored Cedars-Sinai’s neuroscience nursing staff with the inauguration of the hospital’s DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses program. The awards recognize the outstanding and
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You start your shift with the following assignments:* Ms. Smith, a 68-year-old who was admitted with a diagnosis of fluid overload. She has a history of chronic renal failure, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She will be receiving hemodialysis today
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