Although the nurse licensure compact gives nurses and employers new workplace and staffing options, critics have concerns about the process for achieving those objectives. Chief among them is that individual nursing boards and legislative entities have been left out of […]
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If you’re taking care of an aging parent, you will likely face days when the tasks seem overwhelming. By acting strategically, however, you can ease the burden. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, here are a few pointers to
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When Polly Shoemaker, RN, BSN, MBA, looks back on early 2016, she doesn’t know how she juggled everything. As director of clinical systems at Tulsa, OK-based St. John’s Hospital, Shoemaker already had a challenging job. But when her father’s esophageal
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Your nursing license is critical real estate. It reflects the fact that you’ve successfully amassed the right credentials to practice your skills. What it may not do, however, is give you wide berth in using that experience anywhere. In fact,
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Although countering moral distress involves various tactics, keeping your eye on a few key ones can be beneficial. 1. Prioritize professional growth. Whatever your career strategy you can never educate yourself too much about ethical issues and moral distress. The
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As a nurse, you’ve likely been caught in the moral distress crosshairs. Your training, instincts, and values are telling you the right thing to do, but you’re anguished because other factions are preventing you from doing it. Indeed, there are
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When work stresses you to the max, what’s your intuitive response? Do you scour the break room for party leftovers or boost your emotions in healthy-conscious ways? Truth is, if you’re using food as a crutch for healing stress, you’re
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When Brittany Castaneda-Thibault, BSN, RN, first started her job search she made sure that the first thing she mentioned in her resume and cover letter was her externship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She wanted recruiters and hiring
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When a traumatic or otherwise medical turn-of-events forces patients and their families to deal with serious, sometimes even life-and-death situations, it doesn’t always bring out the best in people. Yet as a nurse, there are many things you can do
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What’s the best way to take on stress at home and work? By following these four tips, you’re ready to take on the day while maintaining a healthy diet. 1. Anticipate the Possible. You may have little control over your
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