When someone asks you, What do you do? is your standard reply I am a nurse? That might work every now and then, but in this increasingly interconnected world and competitive job market, it is time for you to really […]
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 Any nurse knows a well-run unit has excellent staffing and dedicated workers. But such a cohesive environment also has something not so easily defined, says Dr. Jeannie Cimiotti, DNSc, RN, an associate professor at Rutgers University College of Nursing and
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Corinna Hughes, recent recipient of one of three Minority Nurse scholarships, is thrilled to be on her nursing school path and excited about where it will take her. But this University of Kentucky nursing major knows that enjoying each new
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Have you ever dreamed of living in another region? Have you often wondered if your location is a career roadblock? Relocating for your career or for a desired lifestyle change is sometimes the best move for nurses and one that
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Despite what your English teacher told you, sometimes starting every sentence with I is a really great way of getting your point across. At work, the well-known, but difficult to do I statement is an effective communication tool that can
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We all know that feeling the awful twist in the pit of your stomach when a situation at work has just elevated from annoying to tense. Maybe a colleague took credit for your good work or your boss made an
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Lubaba Mohammed says people often describe her as persistent, so it is no surprise that 23 years after earning her associate’s degree in nursing in her native Ethiopia, Mohammed just attained one of the biggest goals she set for herself
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Weighing the pros and cons of a job offer might seem silly when you just need a job, but making sure you have found the right position can mean the difference between a successful career move and one that could
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Let’s get two myths about meditation out of the way: yes, you have the time to meditate and no, you don’t have to sit still to meditate. Busy nurses can reap meditation’s benefits they just have to commit a few
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Any nurse will tell you life is busy. Long work hours are enough to make anyone fall behind, but add family obligations, possibly classes, volunteer time, and the never-ending errand list and life gets pretty booked. But there are a
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