Happy Pride Month to all! Whether you identify as part of the queer community, as an ally of the queer community, or as someone who needs more information to understand what Pride is all about, everyone is equally welcome and […]
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Nursing is highly relational, and the nurse-patient relationship is central to creating an optimal collaborative environment and the best possible patient outcomes. For nurses seeking to maximize their connection with patients, we must recognize how to work around obstacles in
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On the job, nurses are compassionate and focused during stressful work conditions. However, this kind of work can drain nurses’ emotional energy to care for themselves and put them at risk for burnout and compassion fatigue, according to an article
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Taylor Fry, RN, BSN, was a sophomore in high school when her younger sister, Grace, battled acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Fry supported her sister through every treatment, and watching Grace beat cancer inspired her to become an oncology nurse. After
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A recent study conducted during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on the factors influencing nurses’ decisions to continue or leave their jobs. The research, led by experts at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and published in
When evaluating nursing school enrollment, students and educators can generally be satisfied with the current status while being mindful of specific concerns. In April, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released data revealing that enrollment in programs designed
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Everyone needs community, especially queer nurses. In the U.S., approximately 5.5 percent of adults identify as part of the LGBT population— that’s 13.9 million Americans who are queer. Finding a safe space with other nurses can be challenging if you
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For nurses, putting on their scrubs is more than just donning their work clothes—it’s about making a mental shift into their roles as caregivers. This seemingly simple act holds significant psychological power because it serves as a ritual that helps
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The nursing profession is a multifaceted group that works in a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. As the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, the state of the nursing profession has a significant impact on the state of healthcare
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Dr. Lokelani Ahyo, a dedicated nurse educator from Yuma, Arizona, has committed to lifelong learning by recently attaining her sixth degree – a Bachelor’s in Psychology. At 52 years old, Dr. Ahyo, a mother of seven, is a nursing professor
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