In a recent study, Disparities in Breastfeeding Duration of New York City Latinx Mothers by Birth Region Lauren Gerchow, MS, RN, IBCLC, a PhD Student, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and co-authors Allison Squires and Simon Jones, made some […]
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The role of the nurse has never been static. Patients’ needs are constantly evolving, and the conditions in which nurses are called on to provide care can never really be predicted. For centuries, nurses have had to adapt and improvise,
The Evolving Role of Nurses in Today’s Labor Landscape Read More »
A new study from the UK suggests that OR nurses, CRNAs and other surgical staff might soon be free to dispense with the time-consuming Covid-19 safety procedures such as having to don (and work under) additional layers of PPE and ½-hour delays for air changes.  According to a paper just published
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From the number of ounces in a cup to the first day of fall, online search engines such as Google put the answers to seemingly any question at our fingertips, making more knowledge accessible than ever before. But this on-demand
UC Davis Study: We’re Not as Smart as Google Makes Us Think We Are Read More »
Looking to build your career as a new Registered Nurse (RN), but not sure where to start? Discover a training program that will help bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world experience. New nurses and recent nursing program graduates: VA’s RN
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new study led by Indiana University has found that brief exposure to an infographic about the scientific process may have the power to strengthen people’s trust in science, including reducing the influence of COVID-19 misinformation. The
Could it be That Simple? This Infographic Blunted Impact of Scientific Misinformation Read More »
Ivermectin is an over 30-year-old wonder drug that treats life- and sight-threatening parasitic infections. Its lasting influence on global health has been so profound that two of the key researchers in its discovery and development won the Nobel Prize in
Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning wonder drug – but not for COVID-19 Read More »
The pandemic was in full swing as ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz entered her tenth year as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, but while critical care nurses may feel like they’re running on fumes these days, their
Nurse of the Week Ashlee Schwartz: Caring “Brings Joy to Your Life” Read More »
This year, the Illinois legislature was considering measures to expand oral health treatment in a state where millions of people live in dental care deserts. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers virtually for its annual
Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice Battle Sounds Strangely Familiar Read More »
What are some reasons you do not disclose your race or ethnicity? Have you ever felt better not responding to this information? Why or why not? I know I have never felt like I should go back in an application
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