According to the 2017 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, the median nursing salary for RNs is $70,000. But sometimes, regardless of the size of your paycheck, you need more money. How you decide to drum up extra income […]
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Losing weight can be challenging for busy nurses. Long days, tons of stress, and sugary temptations—from goodies kept in bowls on desks to carb-loaded snacks coworkers bring for celebrations—can make it difficult to lose unwanted inches and pounds. A healthy weight
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Did you know that domestic violence affects one in three women during their lifetime? Each year up to 1,600 women are murdered, often by their husbands, boyfriends, ex-boyfriends, or partners. For women in abusive relationships, knowing their risk level for homicide
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Does your mind easily wander? Do you find yourself performing tasks at work without much thought? Research shows that people spend almost half of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re doing, which weakens their performance, creativity, and well-being,
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Instead of ingesting sugary treats to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12), consider pursuing activities to feed your spirit or mind instead. 1. If you are feeling artistic and need to relax, why not color? There are several nurse coloring book
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Stereotypes of school nurses primarily dispensing aspirin, taking temperatures, and offering hugs are rooted in nostalgia. These days, school nurses increasingly handle a growing number of students with chronic or serious health issues, provide emergency care, and connect with community
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For Ashley Davis, BS, RN, using her smartphone as an ICU nurse provides quick and easy access not only to medical information, but also to a critical care physician. “I don’t use one specific mobile app,” says Davis. “Typically, I
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At Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, the number of male nursing students seeking a master’s degree is reason to celebrate. “At the beginning of this semester, a faculty member said, ‘I just did an assessment of our
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How do you measure the impact of diverse leadership in the workplace? Part of the answer may be in dollars and cents. A recent study found that large companies with more diverse leaders reported better financial results. A study of
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As the new year gets underway, have you thought about a new way of thinking and acting? We all know the saying: Jan. 1 is the first blank page of a 365-page book. What will you write and how will
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