Disproportionately high rates of unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives. From their unique vantage point on the front lines of community health, nurses can make a life-saving difference in helping tribes reduce […]
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Some rules on physical appearance in hospitals and other institutions can be off-putting to nurses, especially students entering the profession. Why can’t I wear nail polish? they might ask, or Why do I have to cover up a tiny butterfly
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Outside a dining room in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill, I asked Congresswoman Karen Bass of California how nursing prepared her for service in Congress. Her response was quick: Good bedside manner. But she has had only
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Workplace safety is a topic of major concern and discussion for workers and employers in a variety of occupations and workplace settings. In nursing, patient safety is an essential and vital component of quality nursing care. However, the recent Ebola outbreak
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The first national study on Hispanic health risks and leading causes of death in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that similar to non-Hispanic whites (whites), the two leading causes of death in
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Breast density, which is associated with breast cancer risk, was found to be higher in black/African American women than white women when measured using novel quantitative methods, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting,
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Many adults in the United States are not getting the recommended screening tests for colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers, according to data published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. For 2013, screening
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One of the reasons many people choose a career in nursing is the mobility it offers due to the fact that medical personnel are in demand everywhere. However, local licensing requirements often hinder nurses from moving freely. Foreign-born and educated
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One of the biggest quandaries for anyone seeking a job is how much to really reveal during an interview. Health issues pose a potential landmine for job seekers. Should you tell your interviewer that your partner was just diagnosed with cancer? Do
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Anyone prepping for a new experience will often rehearse scenarios to make sure everything goes right. If you’re giving a presentation, don’t you often run through it in your head at least once? When running a road race, others might
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