This is part of a monthly series about side gigs—nurses with interesting side jobs or hobbies. This month, we spotlight a volunteer puppy raiser. In 2017, Catherine Burger, BSN, MSOL, RN, NEA-BC, now a Media & Brand Specialist for RegisteredNursing.org, […]
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With millions of surgeries taking place annually across the nation, a career as a perioperative nurse is one that is both secure and exciting. This week’s recognition of Perioperative Nurses Week (November 10-16) lets people know about the critical work
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The week of November 10-16 is National Nurse Practitioner Week, the annual recognition of the vital contributions of nurse practitioners (NPs) nationwide. Providing Much-Needed Access to Primary Care For over 50 years, Nurse Practitioners have been championing the needs of
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NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing has been offering interprofessional education experiences for its nursing students since 2006. To explain how it works and why it’s essential for nursing education, we interviewed Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, FAAN, the Ursula Springer
When people experience sexual assault, they may sustain more than just physical injuries; trauma also affects short- and long-term mental health. The medical treatment needed may require a provider to examine parts of the body that were recently violated, which
From Forensics to Advocacy: What it’s Like to be a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Read More »
Nurses are integral in the care of patients and their health. Exploring a plant-based diet may be beneficial to patients so they can take back their health. It is time for health care disciplines to be aware of a plant-based
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Operating with the highest level of autonomy, nurse practitioners are lifelines for many patients. This week’s designation as National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 10-16) is an excellent time to examine the roles nurse practitioners (NPs) play in the nation’s healthcare
A Nurse Practitioner Keeps Communities Healthy Read More »
As a nurse, being able to communicate effectively with patients is crucial. But communicating with patients who have developmental disabilities may be more difficult at times. Georgia Reiner, Risk Specialist, Nurses Service Organization (NSO), knows how to interact with these
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The anti-vaccination (“anti-vaxx”) movement is a global phenomenon that has received a great deal of press, but how much do we really know about it? How do educated adults come to turn against medicines that have been saving literally millions
Anti-Vaxx: a Sane Perspective on a Crazy World Read More »
Urology nurses are the nurses who care for patients with a range of conditions and diseases that impact the urologic system. This week highlights the care these nurses give with Urology Nurses and Associates Week running from November 1-7. Sponsored
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