In the past, most nurse roles on television were played by women. Just as the number of men in the nursing profession in real life is increasing, we’re likewise starting to see more men in nursing roles on television. We […]
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A residency is the post-graduate training doctors are required to complete to practice medicine in the US. However, even after completing four years of medical school, graduates aren’t guaranteed to be placed in a residency program. In fact, thousands of
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Being a nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes knowledge, understanding, compassion… Well, if we list all the characteristics, we’ll be here all day. Throughout the years, there have been a number of memorable nurses in the movies. They’ve made
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Last week nursing students at the University of Minnesota (UM) convened for the second consecutive year of entrepreneurial training at an event called “Planting Seeds of Innovation.” Nurses spend more time with patients than other caregivers, providing them with a
As the end of the year draws to a close and you start thinking about resolutions and a fresh start, consider a few professional steps to boost your career. At the top of your list should be your resolve to
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Working on a holiday can be tough, but there are ways to make it not only tolerable, but fun. We asked some nurses who work on the holidays for tips on how to make the time special and enjoyable. Here’s
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Katelyn Nordhoff, 22, a junior nursing student at Indiana University, didn’t realize how few kids in nearby low-income neighborhoods receive regular dental care twice a year until she began a community clinical course this semester. The course is designed to
The Veterans Administration (VA), the largest integrated health system in the US, passed a new rule last week to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) full practice authority without physician supervision within its network. Nurses along with veterans, their families,
The holiday season always reminds us how hard it is to shop for certain people. Whether you’re roaming around Target or scanning page after page on Amazon, the same questions cross your mind. Oh god, what was that awful band
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I was recently asked by a colleague who was preparing a presentation about ethical issues in pediatrics to share with him my thoughts about this topic, in light of my experience as a pediatric nurse. My recounting grew into an
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