As health professionals, nurses are well aware of health disparities in communities of color. Some patients will live shorter life spans simply because of their race, ethnicity, education or income. Raising awareness about health inequities is a constant effort, but […]
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It’s no secret that gym memberships are expensive. It’s also no secret that many people join gyms with good intentions, but end up not going and wasting the monthly fee. You don’t have to break the bank to workout. Here
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Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? You don’t have to give up your nursing career or job in order to be a business owner. In fact, many people work full time and run side businesses or side
Two Side Business Ideas for Nurses Read More »
It’s an unpleasant reality that in our current economy many workers experience being laid off and that unfortunately includes nurses. Being laid off can be overwhelming and the first thing you probably worry about is how you will cope financially
Financial Matters: How to Handle a Lay-Off Read More »
So you find out somehowyou’ve been victimized by an identity thief. Maybe your bank notified you of an outrageous charge on your account or you receive an email one day from a company thanking you for a purchase you didn’t
Recovering From Identity Theft Read More »
We all experience periods in our careers and lives where we feel stuck-in-a-rut or unsure of which direction to go in. Whether you’re contemplating going back to school for an advanced nursing degree, thinking of relocating to a new city
Ready to Change Your Life? Consider Working With a Life Coach Read More »
Every day, we jump in the scrubs, head to the hospital, and complete the tasks that keep people alive. It’s a tough job, and most days it’s really, really rewarding. But let’s be honest: there are some days when being
Five Fun Tips (and a Weird One!) to Avoid Nurse Burnout Read More »
With April officially designated as Stress Awareness Month, this is a great time to take a hard look at making your life a little easier. According to statistics provided by the Family Caregiver Alliance, 65.7 million caregivers (29 percent of
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Courtney Shelton, RN, is a travel nurse who has worked in various locations including Rapid City, South Dakota, El Paso, Texas and Tyler, Texas. She has had some amazing experiences in all of locations she has worked in including horseback
In the Spotlight: Courtney Shelton, RN Read More »
Suffering from dry, itchy, sensitive skin all over your body? Maybe you’d like to see whether laundry soap is the culprit. Here’s a hypoallergenic alternative to commercial laundry detergents that can be too harsh for you, your children, or folks
Love Your Skin: DIY “Green” Laundry Soap Read More »
