Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that concentrates on the layer of tissues surrounding the internal organs. The disease is usually caused by asbestos exposure (according to the American Cancer Society, eight out of 10 cases can be traced […]
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Career advancement through a promotion or job change takes more than just hard work. Nurses, so good at advocating for their patients, have to advocate for themselves when they want to get ahead. Asking for a promotion is a good
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At its peak, COVID-19 drastically reduced the average human lifespan — by as much as nine years in one U.S. state — according to a new longevity metric developed at UCLA. Sociology professor Patrick Heuveline devised the metric, called the mean
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When Gabrielle Smyser was just 10 years old, she knew she wanted to be a nurse. After all, working in health care runs in her family. In addition to both of Smyser’s grandmothers having been nurses, so are two cousins
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Nurse of the Week Abigail Matos-Pagán, DNP entered a bright-blue house in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico earlier this summer and was met by Beatriz Gastón, who quietly led the way to her mother’s small room. Matos-Pagán had come to provide a
As the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads and numbers of those infected and being in treated in ICUs across the country keeps getting worse, it’s important for those not vaccinated to do so. The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently spoke
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Coming off a year of being worked to the bone, burnout is more common than ever among nurses everywhere, and it’s about time we begin feeling better again. Prioritizing self-care is not selfish. Your emotional wellbeing matters and will help you show
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Despite a large heterogeneity in Spike-specific antibody levels, most individuals remain seropositve for at least one year after infection One year after infection by SARS-CoV-2, most people maintain anti-Spike antibodies regardless of the severity of their symptoms, according to a study with
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For a nursing student who needs to practice labor and delivery skills on treating the dangerous condition of shoulder dystocia, opportunities can be rare. Unless, of course, you happen to have some of the latest “mixed reality” technology that allows you
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As of August 2, 2021, AACN calls for all healthcare and long-term care employers to require every member of the healthcare team—employees and all credentialed and contracted providers—to be vaccinated against COVID-19. AACN has previously held that vaccination decisions are
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