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So You Want to be an ER Nurse?

Always remember, you were hired onto this unit for a reason, and part of that reason is that someone saw in you a glimmer of “go-getter-ness.”

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In The Field: Spotlight on Kristen Granados, BSN, RN

“We are often not holding a seat at the table where tomorrow’s vision of healthcare is actively being developed. Who better than a nurse to advocate for the patient experience of healthcare whose expertise lies in caring for the patient in totality - mind, body, and spirit?”

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Nurses' Mental Health and the Pandemic

Readjust expectations and work on healthy coping skills. Remember that running at capacity is normal for the winter months. If you’ve been laid off, look around at what is available that is outside what you would normally be doing and apply there.

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#InTheField Special Edition: The Case for Trauma-Informed Training, from a Pediatric Trauma/Psychiatric RN

Politics, racial tensions, rapid effects of climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic are just a few causes of direct and indirect trauma to multiple groups of people, most if not all of which we will care for at some point in time.

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Basic Tips for Surviving Nursing School

You are the single most important asset that you have right now. And although it may feel counterintuitive to prioritize taking care of your own body and mind right now, self-care is the best return on investment you can get while in nursing school.

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An Introduction to Combatting Implicit Racial Bias in Nursing

Racial bias in the healthcare industry has unnecessarily cost many people their lives, which is why we must actively work to correct this bias in our practice. Bias in nursing practice is a multi-layered issue, but here’s a primer on what the issue is, and how to start fighting it.

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In The Field: Spotlight on Christine Stallings, MSN-FNP

“Nurses often forget that our career is built upon experience. Experience makes us unstoppable.”

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Keeping a Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

The holidays are a stressful time for everyone, but working in healthcare can make it even more difficult. Whether you’re working on a major holiday or dealing with family coming to town, here are some ways to navigate your work-life balance through the holidays.

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6 Steps to Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients

As healthcare professionals, it’s important that we ensure all patients are being treated for their entire wellness. When a patient identifies as LGBTQIA+, ensuring their entire wellness may mean learning some new terms, taking a continuing education course, and more. Below are six ways to make sure you’re taking the best care of your LGBTQIA+ patients.

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Influencing The Nursing World

Nurse influencers hold many roles and are an integral part of the nursing community. They offer advice and tips on how to flourish professionally as a healthcare worker, but also help us to understand how to balance work and life.

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Three Slow Cooker Recipes for Nurses

When you know it’s going to be a long day and you want to come home to a dinner that’s ready to serve, these slow cooker ideas are perfect!

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10 Gift Ideas for Nurses and Nursing Students

Since this year has been even more hectic than normal, we know it’s important to get the nurses in our lives what they actually want and need. Below are ten ideas for gifts your favorite fellow nurses- and nursing students- will love.

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How to Recognize Compassion Fatigue

Burnout has many negative implications on both a personal and professional level. Professionally, burnout can hinder job performance, change how nurses view their role and even put patients in danger. Personally, burnout affects emotional health, relationships, and overall quality of life.

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In The Field: Spotlight on Judy Ferrari-Borges, RN

I have had amazing mentors throughout my career. Every nurse needs someone in that role to be able to pick up the phone and call. I try to be that for others as well. It’s just so important.

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5 Essential Leadership Attributes for Nurses

When a professional holds someone’s life in their hands; when they have to make decisions in a complex environment; they are undoubtedly leaders that influence the entire world.

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In The Field: Looking Back and Looking Ahead, a Special Edition

“Nurses like Luke are once again having to leave their loved ones at home to help their loved ones in the field. They’ll miss the holidays. They’re still going into battle without adequate armor, and this time, they’re not leaving hopeful or quietly.”

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Combatting Stress for Nurses

If we don't spend time to stop and clear our mind, we will experience more stress in our lives. When we meditate, we can restart our minds and thought life. We can evaluate the day and reaffirm our priorities and vision for our lives.

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In The Field: Spotlight on Hannah Plourde, RN

I always asked my college professors a TON of questions while in school. At work, I look up to my more experienced nursing colleagues for guidance nursing and non-nursing related!!

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In The Field: Spotlight on Kristina Jarvis, MSN, FNP-BC

I definitely look up to the senior nurses in my department and some of the female physicians empowering women in medicine: that’s part of why I went back and got my APRN.

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In The Field: Spotlight on Aimee Whiteley, Future RN

“My nana is my inspiration; she has had four DIFFERENT types of cancer across the last 60 years and beat all of them... until now.”