While rewarding, being a nurse is an endlessly busy career path. It can often feel like you’re constantly on the go, which may well impact your physical and mental energy levels. Combatting this — and the potential for burnout — […]
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As a profession, nursing is prone to high rates of burnout among overburdened staff, often in traditional hospital or clinic settings. Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer.
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Minority nurses are uniquely positioned to leverage their influence to help combat racial disparities in the healthcare industry. As climate change increasingly and disproportionately affects people of color, empowering minority nurses through environmental health education is becoming imperative. Through educational
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No matter where you work—whether it’s a private practice, a hospital, a clinic, or a patient’s home—it’s important to ensure that your medical supplies are stored safely, securely, and well-organized. Proper storage is essential for preventing harm from hazardous supplies
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It’s no secret that there are some difficult systemic challenges to address in medicine. A recent survey revealed that addressing issues with the quality of patient care is a priority for many nursing staff members. The fact that this is
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Despite being a vocational profession, nursing can harm your health and overall well-being. The long hours, high stress, and irregular shift patterns can increase your risk of adopting negative health behaviors (like smoking and eating processed foods). They may result
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Nursing continues to be one of the most rewarding careers available, and people from all backgrounds are drawn to its fulfilling nature. If you’re like many people, you might have always dreamed of becoming a nurse, but you decided to
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Starting your career in nursing can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. You can finally use the skillsyou’ve developed over many years of school to help people, yet the responsibilities that come with care can be intimidating. Rather than fretting about
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As a nurse, you provide an incredible service for your patients. However, while caring for others, it’s too easy to forget to care for yourself. If you’re in that situation, it’s time to make a change. You may be more
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According to the AACA, in 2022, 80% of nurses in the United States were white/caucasian. With nurse burnout already a problem nationwide, being a minority in the industry can create even more unique challenges. That includes things like racism from patients
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