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Access to Health Care: Platforms and Agendas for the 2020 Presidential Election
Presidential candidates are gearing up for the 2020 presidential election and are sharing their platforms and agendas for creating a stronger and more prosperous nation. Presidential hopefuls have identified a number of proposals focused on ensuring access...
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4 Steps for Infection Prevention and Control
Anyone working in a healthcare setting pays extra attention to infection prevention. With so many different people carrying infectious diseases in closed areas, infection control is a priority. This week marks International Infection Prevention Week (October 13-19)...
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Be Thankful For What You Have
I just returned from a leadership seminar in Jamaica, which was held at a luxurious resort. The thoughts of gaining leadership knowledge and skills, while on a beautiful island was exciting. Day three of my trip was devoted to community service. It was a satisfying...
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Mindfulness and Wellness Programs for Patients
Nurses, like other health care professionals, have been hearing the buzz about mindfulness. Technology corporations, like Google, are instituting mindfulness programs, as are health care and wellness-related workplaces. Lifestyle magazines like Oprah and Yoga Journal...
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Explore a Career as a Pediatric Nurse
If a career in pediatric nursing interests you, now is a good time to explore this option. As Pediatric Nurses Week wraps up, there’s reflection on how this field impacts the youngest patients and their families. If you are a dedicated lifelong learner, pediatric...
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Side Hustles to Try as a Nurse
As a highly specialized skill set, nursing is in high demand. As such, nurses can make a lucrative career by their full-time work alone, and by supplementing it with a variety of nursing side hustles. For those entrepreneurial spirits, there is seemingly no limit to...
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Today Marks the 30th Anniversary of Emergency Nurses Day
Today marks an important milestone for emergency nurses across the country—the 30th anniversary of a national Emergency Nurses Day. The day falls in the middle of national Emergency Nurses Week which runs October 6-12 this year. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)...
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Hope Force International—Helping Others in the Face of Disaster
Natural disasters are scary, devastating, and sometimes fatal. There are many organizations that jump in to help when disasters occur, and Hope Force International is one of them. Tina Busby, FNP, RN, works for a group of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers,...
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Tips for Becoming a Better Nurse Writer
Even when a nurse is satisfied with their job and skill set, there are many nurses who are talented in areas outside of their work. For those who are writers, there is a growing opportunity where they can combine their expertise in nursing with their talents in...
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Get Ready for the Diversity Nurse Virtual Career Fair!
It’s almost time for the Diversity Nurse Virtual Career Fair on October 23rd, and we have plenty of tips and insights for nurses planning to attend. The Advantages of Attending a “Virtual” Career Fair A recent Forbes magazine article by Georgene Huang suggests that a...
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