Nursing students are a disciplined bunch. They balance coursework in both classrooms and labs, clinicals, a social life, and essential self care in a fast-paced and structured environment. As a new nursing student, how can you make sure you keep […]
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To shine a light on a deadly disease, World Hepatitis Day on July 28 gives this chronic liver infection the attention it deserves. According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide are afflicted with hepatitis B
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New student orientation at most colleges and universities starts within the next six weeks, and for new nursing students, the prospect is both exciting and daunting. How can you make the transition to nursing school easier? Here are five tips.
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According to the HIMSS 2017 Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey, nursing informaticists are in a growing field that offers a rewarding career move and one that also helps to advance the field of nursing. Nursing informaticists use their nursing backgrounds, cutting-edge
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One of the most dreaded job interview questions is this: What is your biggest fear? Like a deer caught in headlights, many job candidates don’t know how to answer such a question—should you admit your real fear or should you
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Mental illness is a major health condition affecting millions of American families. With no regard to education, age, class, family, ethnicity, or gender, mental illness can impact anyone’s life and often has widespread effects. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness
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Mental health issues affect millions of families in the United States, and families struggling with the issue often have a hard time finding the right care to help tehir loved ones. This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Does it ever seem like you just don’t have enough time in a day? Lots of us feel this way and it’s no wonder. With jobs, school, families, friends, community, and other obligations pressing at us, it seems like having
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Alzheimer’s disease and other brain conditions and diseases continue to affect ever-greater numbers of people. And while scientists are making advances in treatments, the cure for these complex, devastating diseases is still uncertain. But there are things you can do
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Patient safety is always a nurse’s top concern. Whether it’s the proper medication, a room free of potential trip hazards, or a safety checklist before procedures, nurses are on top of patient safety. But what happens when your patients leave
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