Take plain liquid soap, and apply in a dime-sized drop on your hands; rub with water over palms, fingers, and up to one’s elbows for at least 20 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with clean water. It lacks the dramatically biting, […]
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Demanding jobs are tough year-round, but they’re especially difficult during the holidays—doubly so if you have to work on the holidays themselves. If you’re wondering how you’re going to survive the holidays this year while working your job, you’re not
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With the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, or more commonly, COVID-19), healthcare workers were thrown headlong into the fray of managing healthcare protections. In many cases, this occurred without adequate preparation and supplies. In a
While wearing a face mask can be uncomfortable for some people, the mandate is particularly difficult for the deaf and hearing impaired. Research performed on a variety of mask types showed that while surgical masks only reduce noise by about
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If you’re a nurse or a nursing student and your daily routine doesn’t include healthy foods and regular exercise, the pandemic should serve as a wake-up call. As a healthcare provider, you know that obesity and overweight endanger your health
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Wearing PPE full-time can be trying. Acne. Rashes. Bruising. Headaches. Unrecognizable co-workers. PPE has never been comfortable, but now an unprecedented number of healthcare providers are experiencing PPE discomfort, and their misery is prolonged by working conditions related to the
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Employees don’t require an advanced degree in epidemiology or public health to understand that staying home from work when they’re sick can stop the spread of disease. When the disease is COVID-19, staying home to prevent disease transmission becomes critical.
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At the beginning of the pandemic, when so much was uncertain, Kathryn Fritze, RN, BSN, a holistic and integrative nurse for the Barbara L. Posner Wellness & Support Center at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Cancer Institute,
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Most nurses understand the importance of discussing end of life care and preparing advance directives, but they are only human—and it is very human to avoid confronting the prospect of one’s own death. The pandemic should serve as a wake-up
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Many people, including nurses, have daily mantras or affirmations they use to set their intentions and motivate themselves throughout the day. Mantras can help you get through a tough time, but the ones you’ve always used before might not be
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