Often, minority nurses are encouraged to pursue more education so that they can advance in their careers. Going into deep debt to finance that education, though, isn’t always a smart move. Fortunately, there is scholarship money available for nurses who […]
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Now is the time to grow your political leadership skills as a nurse. Regardless of your position — bedside nurse, nurse manager, health educator, or patient — you have the power to advocate on behalf of yourself, your co-workers, and
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Happy Independence Day, Nurses, on this fabulous fourth of July! The character of our nation and that of the nursing profession are so similar that through out our history they’ve been intertwined. Try these traits on for size and see
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What role do informatics nurses play in today’s health information technology (IT) environment?, asked The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). An important one, according to the 576 healthcare professionals who responded to their 2015 HIMSS Impact of the
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If you’re still on-track after Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day (celebrated on January 17th), you must have set some excellent goals! But what if you’re one majority who jettison our well-intentioned New Year’s self-improvement goals? It may be time
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Doing a bit of career housekeeping at year end can help clear away mental cobwebs and stagnant behaviors. Once you’ve got a clean slate, it’s much easier to make the new year into whatever you most desire. Here are four
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Holiday alcoholic drinks aren’t usually healthy, in fact they’re often big sugar-, fat-, and calorie-bombs. Don’t get derailed during this celebratory time of year because you think beverages won’t affect your overall healthy food goals. They most definitely do! Here
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Happy Thanksgiving! What are you doing for the holiday? I’m spending the 30 days around Thanksgiving taking an online course called Gratitude, Grace and a Month of Self-reflection. It’s based on Naikan, a Japanese psychological system that encourages us to
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As a nurse, you’re always ready to deal with the unexpected. Nurses think quick on their feet, no question about it. They also know how to plan and coordinate their actions with others. But how about in your personal life?
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Are you or others in your workplace taking part in Movember (Moustache plus November”), a global men’s health event? Males pledge to grow their staches for the month, getting donations from friends, family and co-workers in the process. In effect,
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