This is such an exciting time for the nursing profession. Because of our past and present influential nurse leaders, educators, and the organizations that value and support us, we are poised to bring the profession of nursing to new heights. […]
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An old adage says that “Laughter is the best medicine.” While it’s true that other medicines of all kinds can heal both the body and mind, laughter has a place as well. Using humor while working with your patients can
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American Sentinel University and RTConnections have announced a learning partnership with a mission to provide high-quality advanced education to nurses. A partnership already existed between the two organizations, mainly focused on the topic of nurse bullying. Both organizations partnered earlier
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This year’s daylong conference on evidence-based practice in nursing was held at the University of Arkansas on April 4th. There were over 100 nursing students and practicing nurses in attendance to learn about the importance of evidence in forensic nursing.
We’ve all been there: At one time, you were the shy, timid student, inexperience plastered all over your furrowed brow. Although it may be hard to remember, you were once intimidated by patients and by experienced nurses. You were nervous to talk
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After a $2 million donation from Michael and Millie Brown of Leawood, Kan., and a $1 million donation from Richard Miller of Pittsburg, Kan., the Sinclair School of Nursing announced construction of a new $55 million 104,000-square-foot facility. Millie Brown
Denver School of Nursing (DSN) is offering a $4,000 tuition scholarship to Colorado Community College System (CCCS) nursing graduates who have been accepted into DSN’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program. This is the first time
For many nurses new to the field, working the night shift is seen as “paying their dues.” Often, when day-shift positions open up, they move on. But for countless nurses across the country, the night shift isn’t a punishment. In
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There were 3,400 nurse leaders in attendance at the 2016 annual meeting of the American Organization of Nurse Executives in Fort Worth, Texas. Day 2 of the meeting had a central focus on connection and the importance of connecting with
Nurses know stress. Ever-increasing demands on health care resources combined with the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), long hours, and staffing challenging have put serious strain on the nursing profession. Although all of these stressors are significant, two
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