The battle against infectious diseases has been present for the longest time in history. Yet, even today, we continue to witness outbreaks such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, infectious diseases tend to occur suddenly, causing havoc and uncertainty in […]
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Nurses have tough jobs. One of the small things that have helped brighten their days is choosing to wear stylish nursing shoes and scrubs. Whether scrubs are in different colors, with cartoon characters, or feature hobby-related items like books or
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When a nurse needs a career change, the reasons can be myriad and multifaceted. However, when we only reach for the money or career “advancement,” we may miss a golden opportunity for a different kind of personal and professional blossoming
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San Luis Obispo nurse Elissa Molfino is used to caring for her patients, but her patients’ pets, not so much. But that’s what happened when she volunteered to do when a patient who’d suffered a bad fall showed up at
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Clinicians should approach their psychiatric care of adults with schizophrenia with a degree of cultural and intellectual humility, recognizing patients are the experts on their lived experience. It’s not feasible nor necessary for clinicians to become experts on each patient’s
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Structural and interpersonal racism is blocking aspiring midwives of color from joining the workforce at a critical time for the health of pregnant and birthing people. The U.S. has alarming disparities in maternal health that will likely intensify following the
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Christmas and New Year’s Eve are holidays to take time off and enjoy with our loved ones, but for some nurses, the holidays can mean another shift to take over— one that can be more stressful during a time it
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If you want to reach a financial goal, having a financial strategy is essential to keeping on track. No matter what your age or where you are in your career, developing strategies to keep yourself emotionally, physically, and financially healthy
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how healthcare settings could contribute to the spread of infections, harming patients and healthcare personnel. More than 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur in the U.S. each year, resulting in more than 99,000 annual deaths. As
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In the course of many nurses’ healthcare careers, witnessing the illness, suffering, and death of others is commonplace. From dialysis and med-surg to home health and the ICU, nurses create therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, providing spiritual and
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