As nurses, we all know that the only thing to expect during our shifts is the unexpected. Especially with the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve seen this to be especially true. As a result of my nursing career, I’ve learned to […]
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The Texas House gave approval on Thursday to a bill that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain, all cancer patients, and Texans suffering from PTSD. House Bill 1535, by Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Fort
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Why do nurses seem to be so good at transitioning to successful health care and nursing-adjacent careers? Well, even if you have been an RN for only a year or two, between your time in nursing school and on the
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For Debbie Sommer, being a VA nurse has paid off, both personally and professionally. Throughout nursing school, Sommer always knew she wanted to work at VA. She happily realized that goal in 1999, when the Miami VA Healthcare System hired her as
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Health care decisions are among the most important and personal decisions anyone can face. Whether it is the patient herself grappling with a pivotal choice, or family members struggling to make the right decision for their loved one, the outcome
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Masks and physical distancing are proving to have major fringe benefits, keeping people from getting all kinds of illnesses — not just covid-19. But it’s unclear whether the protocols will be worth the pain in the long run. The teachers
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As healthcare costs continue to increase and access to care remains challenging for many people, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a clear solution to the nation’s healthcare struggles. As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs fill critical leadership roles, are
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Even if you are not working nursing gigs at this point in your career, the field is booming! Gig nursing can be a long-term choice or a great option at different stages of your life. It’s a go-to for brand-new
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Fall prevention and mitigation of patient injury if a fall does occur is a critical part of a hospitalized patient’s plan of care. Having a comprehensive strategy in place to prevent in-hospital falls has grown challenging in recent years. Patients
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Despite it being 2021, we just can’t seem to fully rid the world of racism and discrimination. There are very few people who can confidently say their skin color, ethnic background, social status, sexual orientation, or other defining factor hasn’t
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