Nurses can sometimes be notorious for being the worst possible patients. Why are we frequently such bad patients, and can we do something to turn that situation around? Nurses Know Better Just the other day, I was talking with one […]
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While rewarding, being a nurse is an endlessly busy career path. It can often feel like you’re constantly on the go, which may well impact your physical and mental energy levels. Combatting this — and the potential for burnout —
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Holy Cross Health is making waves in cardiac care by recently performing its first procedure with the newly approved FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System, a cutting-edge technology designed to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent type of arrhythmia.
Starting October 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing a significant new diagnostic code, “Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare” (z51A), which will have a far-reaching impact on the care of sepsis survivors both nationally and globally. This
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As fall arrives, ushering in flu season and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has released concerning findings from its latest survey: more than a quarter of Americans are not up to date with essential
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Every career has high and low points, and nursing is no exception. Sometimes, it may all be humming along nicely, and everything seems great. Then, the next thing you know, the emotional weather report tells you that things don’t feel
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There’s no arguing that nursing is a career that thousands of nurses appreciate and cherish. As the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, nurses work in various clinical and non-clinical settings. At the same time, multiple levels of nursing education
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Every career path offers an array of insights and experiences, and nursing is no different. Since our work takes up a large percentage of our waking lives, finding meaning in it can make it feel less like a chore and
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As a profession, nursing is prone to high rates of burnout among overburdened staff, often in traditional hospital or clinic settings. Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer.
Nursing Without the Burnout: Flexible Career Paths for Lower Stress Read More »
Nurses are no strangers to working odd hours. Like law enforcement and corrections personnel, firefighters, factory shift workers, and people employed in countless industries, many nurses and their colleagues sacrifice a regular sleep schedule for their careers. For those whose
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