Every May, National Nurses Week brings an opportunity for nurses nationwide to unite, share their pride in their profession, and have their voices heard about any concerns. This year’s National Nurses Week theme, Culture of SafetyÂ…It Starts With You focuses […]
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Ask nursing students how they spend their free time and you’ll likely be met with quizzical looks. Nursing students don’t actually have much free time and the little they get is often shoehorned into a few minutes between odd working
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Some of the biggest barriers human beings have in dealing with each other are all the assumptions we make. Have you ever been shocked when a neighbor who seemed so pulled together with her beautiful clothes, nicely behaved children, fantastic
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No matter how new or how experienced you are as a nurse, keeping your skills current and transferable is one of the best ways to stay relevant in today’s job market. But what exactly does it mean to have skills
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You thought you were all prepared for your latest job interview. You looked professional, had your resume and references ready to go, and had practiced plenty of possible questions and answers. What you didn’t expect was that personality testhow can
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Safety at work isn’t just about being careful with sharp instruments or watching out for objects on the floor. With the news constantly bringing frightening reports of school bomb threats, workplace shootings, and other reports of violence, you have to
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If you’re applying to schools for a nursing degree, you know that education costs a lot of money. Luckily, schools and the government offer financial aid in the form of student loans, grants, scholarships, or even work study. But all
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Just like the age-old debate if romance in the workplace is a good idea, does the same question hold true for friendships at work? Are close friendships at work a good idea? The answer is a very wishy-washy maybe. Workplaces are
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If you’ve only given professional nursing associations a passing thought, it’s time to think hard about the benefits of joining one (or even two!). Many nurses find their membership is one of the most valuable resources they use in their
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Nursing students are well versed on the importance of good quality sleep. After all, they study body mechanics and know that no body can function at its best without proper rest. But if you’re a sleep deprived nursing student, you’ll
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