As New York state climbs the steep face of its COVID-19 curve, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) issued an executive order vastly widening the scope of practice for some healthcare providers and absolving physicians of certain risks and responsibilities. Among the order’s provisions: […]
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The statistics are shocking but not surprising. At least 60% of health care workers will experience workplace violence with nurses and doctors receiving the brunt. While 25% will experience physical violence, 45% non-physical violence: verbal abuse, threats, and sexual harassment.
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While you’re confined to working or studying full-time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital to take measures to maintain your health and well-being. Here are five tips from Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, co-editor of Evidence-Based Leadership, Innovation, and
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Nurses often treat victims of domestic violence. During normal times, they may be able to assist them in getting help to escape their cycle of abuse. But what happens during a pandemic? What happens when they are being told to quarantine?
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This Nurse of the Week is preparing to practice nursing on a global scale. Graduate student Pam Martin has spent 20 years as a nurse in pediatric hospitals across the US, but she’s now on a mission that will take
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Nurses are on the front lines quite a lot. And they’re known for being strong, forging ahead, and getting the job done. But everyone facing this pandemic is dealing with something we’ve never experienced before—not on this level. Nurses often
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Demand for healthcare professionals is at an all-time high due to COVID-19, and this includes gig nurses. Unlike other industries that are shuttering or moving to remote interaction, the nursing profession is facing unprecedented demand. Nurses cannot self-quarantine; they are
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Since it impacts us, every household is encouraged to complete the 2020 Census. The U.S. Congress started taking the U.S. Census in 1790, as noted in the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution also required that the federal government do the census
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The US is experiencing a nationwide shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners, forcing many states to find their own solutions. According to beckershospitalreview.com, a 2016 study conducted by the US Government Accountability Office analyzed six states and found that the
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take an enormous toll on human health across the globe, its impact is felt significantly in other industries as well. Higher education has been upended with most institutions sending nursing students home to complete
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