As a nurse, you spend your days caring for others in hospitals, rehab centers, in their homes, and many other places. Then you come home and may care for family members, spouses, children, and/or pets. But when do you take […]
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As a nurse, being able to communicate well with your patients is key. Talking with them enables you to find out what they need, if they are in pain, or if a treatment doesn’t seem to be working. Improving communication
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[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]In celebration of National Nurses Week, we wanted to share with you what some of your fellow nurses love about the chosen field. On a daily basis, nurses do so much for so many. Whether they’re helping patients, comforting
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Mentors can be some of the most important people in your life. Perhaps one—or even more than one—has helped you during different times in your nursing career. You know the value of mentorship, and now you’d like to be one.
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When she started in nursing, Peggy Lasoff, RN, BSN, was employed as the medical/surgical manager for the VA Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York on the 3-to-11 p.m. shift. In time, she decided that she needed a change. “I realized
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An old adage says that “Laughter is the best medicine.” While it’s true that other medicines of all kinds can heal both the body and mind, laughter has a place as well. Using humor while working with your patients can
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For many nurses new to the field, working the night shift is seen as “paying their dues.” Often, when day-shift positions open up, they move on. But for countless nurses across the country, the night shift isn’t a punishment. In
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