If you’re like most people you loathe the word budget. It’s the equivalent of a four-letter word to some, but in many cases it’s a necessary evil to reach financial goals. Budgeting doesn’t have to be dreadful but can be […]
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Embarking on a career as a nurse marks a deep commitment to help people in need. Putting other people first can become a habit, however, to the point where nurses fail to think about their own needs, and this is
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There’s nothing like that huge relief when the call from human resources says You’ve got the job! After the long application and interview process, you finally feel a sense of accomplishment and you’re ready to just shout, Yes! I’ll take
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You know about benefits the health insurance, vacation time, holiday time, and tuition reimbursement (among other things) that can potentially add thousands of dollars to the value of your job offer. But what about the value of perks? Perks can’t
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Nursing is an extremely demanding profession, both physically and mentally. Here are a few tips for making your time at the computer more comfortable and less likely to cause strain or injury. The risk of musculoskeletal disorders among computer users,
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Does your workplace have coworkers who complain constantly, fail to pull their weight or behave as drama mamas? You are not alone. Dysfunctional employees are everywhere and they can make the workday extra stressful. Whether you are dealing with a
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No one can ever say Lorraine Freytes backs down from a challenge. Diagnosed with lupus when she was just 11 years old, the disease has challenged her to keep going despite debilitating symptoms and grueling therapies. Now in her junior
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Do you know the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]? Do you know who is at risk? Are men and women at equal risk of developing it? If you find yourself struggling to answer these questions, consider checking The PTSD
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Regardless of their age, gender or position, gossipers on the job share the same goal: to use information to feel more powerful than their targets. What can be frustrating are their methods. Sometimes the gossip is elusive, crafted in a
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Are you taking job-related stress home to your loved ones? Nurses are expected to be engaged, enthused and active at work. But meeting job demands without proper support and resources can lead to high levels of stress, which can follow
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