As this week’s celebration of  Medical-Surgical Nurses Week wraps up, Minority Nurse connected with a nurse leader who knows about the career path after more than two decades as a med-surg nurse. Jennifer Kennedy, MSN, RN-BC, CMSRN, CNE, and a […]
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Since 1990, the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) has taken time to honor the work they do. This week from October 29 through November 2 marks the National Orthopaedic Nurses Week. Minority Nurse had a chance to hear from
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As the debate over nurse staffing levels continues, the Massachusetts Ballot Question 1, the Nurse-Patient Assignment Limits Initiative, is being followed very closely. Up before the voters in November is the issue of assigning patient limits for registered nurses working
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Today is Emergency Nurses Day, so Minority Nurse wanted to connect with an emergency department (ED) nurse and find out a little more about this career path. Martha Saroop MS, RN, CEN, NE-BC, has worked in the United States and
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A case manager oversees patients and patient care with a holistic view, and that makes it an excellent role for nurses. As a case manager, nurses advocate for patients as they establish care plans and coordinate care for cases that
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For this year’s Emergency Nurses Week, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) focuses on nurses being EmpowerED and what that means for each nurse. As an emergency nurse, being empowered in your role and in your career can look different for
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Pediatric nurses serve as a voice for patients who may not have one or who may have no reference for the words they need to say. As their advocate, you become their nurse and their voice. For that reason and
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Certified nurse midwives (CNM) and certified midwives (CM) care for women and their babies through all stages of pregnancy and birth, but their dedication does not end with birth. Nurse midwives tend to women throughout their lifespans and give attention
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A recent study linking diets heavy in junk food and cancer likely gave nurses everywhere pause. Although nurses see the health problems brought on by poor diet choices every day, educating patients and changing their habits is tough. The study,
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Of all the specialty nursing practices, a nursing professional development (NPD) practitioner is one that allows nurses to help other nurses advance while also retaining the bedside work that’s so important. This week is Nursing Professional Development Week, and the
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