Sleepiness can be a big problem in the winter, especially for nurses. Dreary weather combined with late night shifts or erratic on-call schedules can often lead to tired, drowsy days. One of the best ways to fight this sluggishness is […]
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One of the biggest issues in health care today is stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. Nurses are playing a huge part in this effort. However, a recent study from National Nurses United revealed that as of at
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News that a second nurse in Texas has been struck with the deadly Ebola virus is likely to send an unprecedented sense of alarm through the public and health care community. It also renews focus on the CDC’s recently updated
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Are you getting enough antioxidants in your diet? We know that it’s important for nurses to set an example when it comes to healthy eating, and that means making good food choices even if we have a busy schedule. Antioxidants
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Do you work at one of the more than 400 Magnet-recognized hospitals around the world? It has been said that minority nurses who work at these recognized facilities have the benefit of flourishing in a positive environment with employers who
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About 30% of Hispanic Americans and 20% of African Americans don’t have a usual source of health care, but less than 16% of white Americans lack a source. For women who have had an abnormal screening mammogram, the length of
Good nurses are professionals who strive to make a positive impact in their organizations. Some are able to make this impact by working in planning with hospital administrators. The minority nurse who works in planning is in a pivotal role
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The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population is often perceived as being one of the healthiest ethnic groups in the Unites States. However, contrary to the “model minority” perception, many of the 16.6 million AAPIs in this country are
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. There are many forms of arthritis, but one in particular disproportionately affects minority women: lupus. More than 16,000 Americans will likely develop this autoimmune disease each year, according to the Lupus Foundation. Most of
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800×600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has designated May 12 -18, 2013, as NCADD Alcohol & Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week. It is designed to increase knowledge about
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