Ifyou’ve been a working nurse for more than one shift I guarantee you’ve made a mistake. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Making mistakes is part of human nature and nurses take them to heart with good reason. Not all […]
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Do you work at one of the more than 400 Magnet-recognized hospitals around the world? It has been said that minority nurses who work at these recognized facilities have the benefit of flourishing in a positive environment with employers who
Is Magnet Certification Worth It for Nurses? Read More »
Racially and ethnically diverse populations have grown in the US. The US Census Bureau finds that approximately 37% of the population is made up of minority groups. Nurses currently make up the largest group of health care professionals in the
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One of the healthiest substances in the world, and enjoyed for thousands of years, tea can perk up a tired day or act as a salve for anxiety. This blog will help you settle in with the best type of
Take a Moment with Tea Read More »
Nationally, the health care industry is facing nursing shortages, and an increase in the complexity of managing patient care. Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) are growing in demand, as their technical expertise, organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques help to
Even if you graduated with your nursing degree 3 or 4 or even 8 years ago, did you know your college’s career services center is a great career resource? All the ongoing support the center offered when you were an
6 Reasons to Check in with Career Services at Your Alma Mater Read More »
All nurses should consider writing their own stories. Only in our own stories will nurses be creative, caring people instead of the mindless bimbos we are often portrayed as in the media. But how can you write when you still
Why Nurses Should Consider Creative Writing Read More »
When a new kind of health care model burst onto the scene more than two decades ago promising techniques that gave better patient care, created less work for nurses and physicians, and saved organizations money, the reaction was decidedly lukewarm.
Going Lean: The Rise of the Lean Health Care Model Read More »
Melissa Leung, RN, BSN, still remembers the day she encountered an elderly patient who was resisting her medication. The woman, a native of China, had balked when given her pills and a glass of cold water, and it was noted on her chart that
The Benefits of Being Bilingual: Breaking Down Language Barriers Read More »
By providing health education and wellness promotion in religious communities of color, minority nurses of all faiths can make a powerful difference in eliminating health disparities. Not that long ago, nurses who answered a calling to promote physical and spiritual
Come All Ye Faithful: Diversity in Faith Community Nursing Read More »
