When you sat in nursing school, you likely had people telling you what to do. “You should get a job in med-surg,” “You should get your MSN,” “You shouldn’t even consider having kids until you’ve worked at least five years,” […]
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The following is Hara E. Oyedeji’s perspective and does not represent the perspective of all healthcare professionals. The information included is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Intended for US healthcare providers only. As nurse practitioners (NPs), we work
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As a new nurse setting off on your professional path, handling medications might feel overwhelming. Nonetheless, armed with the correct understanding, abilities, and commitment to recognized standards, you can boldly maneuver through this vital component of patient attention. This article
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A recent “pulse check” survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days. In the survey conducted Feb.
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When you’re a dedicated nurse who wants to work across state lines, doing so should be easy, accessible, and user-friendly. However, this was not always the case for ambitious, hard-working nurses. In the old days, nurses needed to apply for
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Jolene Scatton, RN, Director of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton always dreamed of becoming a nurse. “The biggest joy of my career is connecting with patients. You’re like their guardian angel and their safe place,” says Scatton. “On weekends, holidays,
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Just imagine you or a loved one were admitted to the hospital and had to wait an extended period to receive the care desperately needed. Would that sit right with you? It has been stated time and time again that
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How did you feel when you graduated from nursing school, and what were you planning for your exciting new career? What were you thinking? Was there fear and trepidation or excitement and anticipation? It was a mixture of all of
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If you’re a nurse who’s spent time in the healthcare job market, you know all about job interviews. But did you know that there’s another type of interview that can be a powerful tool for career development and professional advancement?
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Results of a new survey by The Harris Poll reveal that many patients receive too many needlesticks in hospital procedures, which amplifies misconceptions and lack of awareness from Americans on the risks of common medical procedures. The “Accepted But Unacceptable”
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