From athletes to those undergoing rehab, people from all walks of life have seen the therapeutic nature of Pilates firsthand. While people are most familiar with Pilates from their gym, it’s the subtle elements of Pilates that make this method […]
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Our Nurse of the Week is Peggy Akers, a former Vietnam War Nurse who feels it is her responsibility to share “what war does” and devote her life to fighting for peace. Akers protested the Vietnam War as a student
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Last Tuesday, Northeastern University hosted their latest installment of the Women Who Empower Speaker Series along with the launch of new Nurse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs for 2017 in accordance with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 14-20, 2016). The Keynote Speaker
If you’re taking care of an aging parent, you will likely face days when the tasks seem overwhelming. By acting strategically, however, you can ease the burden. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, here are a few pointers to
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Binghamton University, located in Johnson City, NY, will use $21 million in state funding to relocate and expand the Decker School of Nursing. This project is the second phase of construction for Binghamton’s $105 million Health Sciences and Technology Innovation
In part one of this two-part series, we illustrated the types of prejudice and stereotypes that male nurses can often face. What happens, though, when male nurses experience it? What can or should they do? What to Say If confronted
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November is National Diabetes Month and while many nurses know the exceptional challenges their patients with diabetes face, some know the obstacles personally. As a nurse with diabetes, taking care of yourself is extremely important. And while managing diabetes is
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On November 9, 2016, the University of Hawaii Manoa School of Nursing hosted a Veterans Day Celebration to honor all veterans and award scholarships to 13 student veterans pursuing higher education. The student veterans receiving these scholarships are part of
With nearly 30 million people nationwide living with diabetes nationwide, it’s no wonder that the disease is a national issue. But diabetes hits racial and ethnic minority populations especially hard, so it’s helpful to take the time to help your
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“What are you doing for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year?” Chances are, if you work in a hospital, the answer is, “Working.” Working holidays is not ideal, but we all know it is part of the job. I remember when
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