Of the unexpected horrors that may lurk in the workplace, a hostile environment ranks high, especially if you find yourself with a target on your back. When a bully has someone on his or her radar, a dream job can […]
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Does your mind easily wander? Do you find yourself performing tasks at work without much thought? Research shows that people spend almost half of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re doing, which weakens their performance, creativity, and well-being,
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As a nurse, you already know that staying healthy should be a top priority. But too often other demands get in the way and doing what’s best for your physical, mental, and emotional needs gets pushed aside. It’s time to
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Instead of ingesting sugary treats to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12), consider pursuing activities to feed your spirit or mind instead. 1. If you are feeling artistic and need to relax, why not color? There are several nurse coloring book
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Stereotypes of school nurses primarily dispensing aspirin, taking temperatures, and offering hugs are rooted in nostalgia. These days, school nurses increasingly handle a growing number of students with chronic or serious health issues, provide emergency care, and connect with community
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Nurse practitioners applaud recent enactment of legislation that empowers them to better address the nation’s opioid crisis. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016 gives nurse practitioners the ability to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication for the treatment of
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A frustrated Washington state nurse exacted sweet revenge after she sent her employer a cake with icing that spelled out “I QUIT!!!” Sarah Childers told ABC News she signed the cake—official notice she was leaving her job at a psychiatric
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A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) ensures that patients survive surgery without pain or recollection. The critical performance of these advanced practice nurses places their position high on the hottest jobs lists. Nurse anesthetists, who work in a variety of
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More nurses with advanced education and skills are needed to care for the nation’s growing and graying population as well as to step into leadership, research, and teaching roles. Given the expected growth of advanced practice roles, the nurse faculty
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Nurses with more education or an interest in working with older patients or a willingness to work in certain regions of the country are more likely to benefit from 2016 employment trends, experts say. Not only do nurses belong to
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