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Upcoming data breaches, and their impact on healthcare

Over the past few decades, as the healthcare delivery system has become inundated with technology and the introduction of electronic medical records (EMR), the risk of data breaches has threatened the nation.

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The future of travel nurses

Prior to 2020, travel nursing was not the buzzword-niche sector. At most, nurses would find emails in their inboxes, promoting contracts in desirable locations, generous salaries and the promise of IG-worthy travel adventures.

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Advice for your first clinical rotation as a nursing student

A BSN program is not complete without clinical rotations that allow nursing students to experience the rigors of direct patient care. Nursing students rotate through local healthcare facilities under the supervision of faculty and preceptors.

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What being a nurse has taught me about health equity and social justice

“Social determinants of health” was not a subject I had much considered before stepping inbounds of nursing school.

The privilege oozing from that statement makes it hard to write out loud.

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Who is Fighting for Systemic Healthcare Change?

Nurses are a powerful voice in healthcare, yet they are sometimes the last to be heard. Especially when discussing crucial issues and developing ways to enhance treatment

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In The Field: Nurse Detra encourages everyone to take time and be good to themselves!

“There's only one of you, take care of yourself so that you are around to see the fruits of the seeds you plant today, grow tomorrow!

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How lack of clinical sites and preceptors will impact the staffing crisis

The Covid-19 Pandemic dramatically increased the demand for nurses, yet it further limited access to clinical sites. These issues combine to fuel the continued nursing staffing crisis experienced nationwide.

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5 Things you need to know to get into nursing school

Nursing school is a dream for many. However, before you dive into the gritty world of nursing, you must first know how to get into nursing school.

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What makes a happy nurse

A happy nurse is a good nurse. Everyone knows that, right? As the backbone of every hospital, you belong to a remarkable breed of professionals with a passion for helping others.

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The gender breakdown in nursing

If you are a male nurse or nursing student, perhaps you’ve made this astute observation: you are often the lone male amongst many, many females. Improving gender diversity, therefore, should be an important part of increasing inclusion.

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In The Field: Nursepreneur Haleigh’s tough call to take her own advice & prioritize self-care

Texas nurse Haleigh Adamson, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, started her business, Nurse Rx Box, to fulfill her true calling: helping her fellow nurses. Recently, she made the tough call to pause her dream business, and shared an emotional video explaining her decision. In this interview, Haleigh gets into her nursing career, what inspired her to start Nurse Rx Box, and why she’s moving on - for now.

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The continued toll of gun violence on nursing

No active shooter drill could prepare you for this moment of intense anxiety and sheer panic that permeates your entire unit as it becomes a battleground.

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How to deal with death as a caregiver

One of the most complex parts of our jobs is to witness the death of a love one or someone you have taken care of for a time. Learning how to manage grief and other emotions in these trying times would help them cope when similar situations

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What to consider before committing to an advanced nursing degree

As we graduate with our nursing degrees and enter the clinical world, we constantly learn new things. As time goes by, we may consider wanting to advance our nursing career by continuing our education.

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The Nurse Addict Part 3: Reclaiming—life, work, and self-worth—after recovery.

“It’s true the monitoring programs accomplish their goal: nurses actually have a pretty good track record when it comes to returning to the bedside and safely practicing. That’s not to say treating addiction in healthcare practitioners is easy—but like most mental health modalities, it requires nuanced care, grounded in compassion.”

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Effect of Russia Ukraine war on nurse trauma and mental health

28 million — the number of nurses globally who stand in solidarity with their Ukrainian colleagues. These stats are sobering, and generate a sense of compassion for Ukrainian nurses that stems from heartbreak, urgency, and unity.

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In the Field: Nurse Kayla warns everybody to be cautious about believing everything we saw on social media.

Be cautious about believing everything we saw on social media.

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The Nurse Addict Part 2: Recovery in the face of discipline

Nurse addicts are often high-functioning—they manage to juggle high levels of addiction while still maintaining the appearance of normalcy in their work and home lives. Add in the stigma of addiction and the fear of losing their job if they were to seek help, and their drug or alcohol abuse can go unchecked for quite some time.

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What is a healthy work environment for nurses?

If you are a nurse, you understand a message that resonates strongly. You have likely been part of a toxic work environment at some point in your nursing career as a student or while in the workforce. There is an epidemic of bullying and incivility in healthcare that must be confronted.

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What to expect before getting into practical nursing

LPNs can be considered one of the most versatile healthcare workers. If you’re considering taking up practical nursing, you should be ready and well-informed to help you succeed. We’re here to help inform you on what to expect in an LPN program.