We all know that feeling the awful twist in the pit of your stomach when a situation at work has just elevated from annoying to tense. Maybe a colleague took credit for your good work or your boss made an […]
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Nalo Hamilton, Ph.D., MSN, APRN-BC, is an assistant professor at the UCLA School of Nursing. She started out as a biochemist and later decided she could make a greater impact in the healthcare field as a nurse. She obtained her
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With the number of nursing jobs on the rise, there are plenty of opportunities to break into this stable and growing field. There is also plenty of competition. The good news is there are many ways to stand out, particularly
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Lubaba Mohammed says people often describe her as persistent, so it is no surprise that 23 years after earning her associate’s degree in nursing in her native Ethiopia, Mohammed just attained one of the biggest goals she set for herself
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You’ve just finished your nursing degree and you’re ready for your first nursing job. Or perhaps you have only been a nurse for a year or two and you’d like to increase your salary. What can a new nurse expect
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Boston-based nurse LaDonna L. Christian, RN, MSN, APHN-BC, went from being a volunteer candy striper growing up to her current role as Associate Professor of Practice Nursing at Simmons College School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Director of the
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As a nurse, you’re highly effective at taking care of patients. Taking care of yourself in a pressure-cooker workplace? Not so much. There are things you can do as an individual to de-stress, such as improving communication or time management
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I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes. — Oprah Winfrey Nurses make a living on their feet so it’s crucial you take care of them. Supportive shoes and proper foot care are essential. The
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It’s simple but it’s not easy. Eating nutritious foods and staying hydrated is vital to fueling up for this physically challenging nursing profession. Plus, a nurse’s energy has to last up to 12 hours, sometimes without a break to rest,
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Weighing the pros and cons of a job offer might seem silly when you just need a job, but making sure you have found the right position can mean the difference between a successful career move and one that could
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