Although it may not happen often, there could be times when a patient comes into your department at the hospital or the health care office you work in, and they have a service dog. Would you know what to do? […]
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When faced with trauma in a hospital emergency department, nurses have a myriad of tools and resources available to tackle whatever challenges come their way. But imagine being faced with a situation as the only lifesaver at the scene of
American nurses are becoming iconic images of hope as they receive the first SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations approved for emergency use. Â A gathering of reporters, officials, and healthcare providers applauded when they witnessed the first vaccination in Oklahoma, as Erica Arrocha, RN
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The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 following a four-year battle against colorectal cancer underscores two important public health concerns. First, the incidence of colorectal cancer has risen dramatically among adults under age 50 in the U.S. and in many
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If your job offers an employee benefits package, it’s likely that there are some benefits you aren’t taking advantage of. In every job, the benefits package is almost as important (or sometimes equally important) as the salary you’re offered. Benefits
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Even during challenging economic times, VA has added to its workforce and is poised to continue growing, according to Jessica Bonjorni, chief officer of human capital management at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Bonjorni recently joined Mike Owens, VHA marketing
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In 2020, COVID-19 has made a lot of changes. So as the holidays are rolling around, it’s not surprising that it would change how they are celebrated. Oftentimes, nurses would have potlucks during various shifts at work, hold present exchanges,
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Flu season is here, and the media is filled with news about the new Covid vaccines, so this is a good time to have a sort of primer explaining the profound importance of vaccination for communities as well as individuals.
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If clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines aren’t expanded soon to include children, it’s unlikely that even kids in their teens will be vaccinated in time for the next school year. The hurdle is that COVID vaccine makers are only in
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The contributions of a nurse in today’s crisis stricken society are countless, especially in the midst of this pandemic. For that reason, thorough explanation of the nurses’ role is imperative for greater appreciation. Nurses have well known responsibilities including but
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