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Our free, weekly, electronic newsletter (E-zine) provides nurses-aspiring, new, and experienced-with some respite from the fast-paced and demanding routines of daily life. Every Monday morning, a collection of humor, news, and other fun tidbits will find its way into your inbox to make you crack a smile or even laugh outloud.
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Issue 41, October 11, 2010
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Last issue of Stressed Out Nurses Weekly
HCPro is sorry to report that this is the final issue of Stressed Out Nurses Weekly. We thank you... -
Nurse in trouble after leaked photos on Facebook
The growing dispute over whether Facebook has a positive or negative effect on our lives is... -
Please, call me Doctor
My 94- year-old grandmother has been in the hospital for a variety of complications. During visits... -
Ways to ingrain ideas in your brain
Don’t even try to memorize every drug separately. People who can do that have a special gift!
Issue 40, October 4, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest!
"We are asking all administrative staff to shadow a nurse for the day. I think you might... -
Get your lunch and your flu shot in one day without stepping out of the car
We've all heard of drive-through fast food restaurants, drive-through ATM machines, and even... -
Colorado allows CRNAs to practice without physician supervision
Colorado anesthesiologists lost the fight in opposing a policy change allowing certified registered... -
Put your communication skills to test during clinicals
Your communication skills are extremely important during clinical time. You must be able to...
Issue 39, September 27, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Quick-E! Pocket Guide!
Need a little vacation from your stress? Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over... -
Nursing students see bright spots in protest
Would you want to work at a hospital where nurses are protesting over working conditions? Student... -
Staff learn patient safety rules in 'Forty Wrong Room'
Staff learn patient safety rules in ‘Forty Wrong Room’ Coffee and dirty linens all over... -
Five ways to stress-proof your job
Though nursing can be one of the most rewarding jobs out there, it can also be extremely stressful...
Issue 38, September 20, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest!
"I don't think Joyce is adapting well to the paperless record." And the winner is... -
Nurse appreciation gala canceled after nurses announce protest
UMass Memorial Medical Center hospital management have canceled their Nursing Appreciation Gala... -
In the mix: A multitude of strikes and stress
Once again, Rebecca Hendren of HealthLeaders Media has provided a provocative column on nursing... -
Teach your patients to breathe easier
Using the diaphragm and not the chest is the most efficient and relaxing way to breathe. Chest...
Issue 37, September 13, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Quick-E! Pocket Guide!
Need a little vacation from your stress? Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over... -
MN nurses settle with two local hospitals
After a long labor dispute, Duluth, MN, nurses and two local hospitals have reached an agreement... -
In the mix: Designer patient gowns?
Do you notice your patient's gowns or how they feel in them? Most nurses have plenty of other... -
Two kinds of pain
When discussing pain and pain relievers it's important to understand two kinds of pain: nocieption...
Issue 36, September 6, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"I do believe this is a teachable moment." And the winner is. . . (drum roll... -
Two GA hospitals combat violence against nurses
After a new study showed an alarming rising trend in violence against nurses, two hospitals in... -
Online nursing schools a solution?
Nursing school is tough, and just finding the time for all the classes can be a challenge in... -
Don’t panic before nursing school
As a newly enrolled nursing student, expect to be both excited and terrified as you eagerly await...
Issue 35, August 30, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Quick-E! Pocket Guide!
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In the news: Nurse files suit, citing unfair termination for reporting racial slur
A former home health nurse has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, home health agency... -
Enhance the patient experience: Four pointers on nonverbal communication
By Wendy Leebov I’ve been doing a lot of communication skill training recently and I’m...
Issue 34, August 23, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"I say it's appendicitis. What does Google say?" And the winner is. . . (drum roll... -
Texas whistle blowers split $750,000 settlement
Two Texas nurses agreed to split a $750,000 settlement payment from Winkler County, TX, settling a... -
In the mix: Nursing shortage: Fact or myth?
As many nurses are graduating and taking the NCLEX, one question is on many of their minds: How... -
Budgeting exam time
An often overlooked ingredient to successful test-taking is budgeting your time wisely. Most tests...
Issue 33, August 16, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Stressed-Out Nurses T-Shirt
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Phony nursing school pays $500,000 restitution
A fake nursing school's administrator in Los Angeles was ordered to pay $500,000 by the state after... -
Dr. Nurse?
There are a lot of credentials out there to be earned. An interesting article in the Philadelphia... -
Sample interview questions
Good interviewing skills will help land any job, including a nursing position. If you are not good...
Issue 32, August 9, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest!
"By the way, we won't be providing clinical services between the hours of 12:00am and... -
HCW stress leads to drugs? Informal survey gives interesting insight
A recent informal poll by ImpactedNurse of more than 100 healthcare professionals, mostly nurses... -
D.C. nurses planning one-day strike
To protest the firing of 18 registered nurses who stayed home during the Washington, D.C.-area... -
Therapy and adverse reactions
It is common practice to administer drugs in repeated doses so a steady state can be achieved. A...
Issue 31, August 2, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Stressed-Out Nurses T-Shirt
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DC Nurses to Vote on Work Stoppage
More than 1,600 registered nurses at the 900-bed Washington Hospital Center, the largest non-profit... -
In the mix: Program helps reduce stress in nurses and patients
Nurses are well aware of the stress that comes with the job. Taking care of numerous patients at... -
Taking good notes
Taking good notes is not just a skill; it's an art form. The first thing good note takers learn is...
Issue 30, July 26, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest
"Dr. Jonas, maybe we should switch over to electronic records and lay off the Adderall... -
Nurses receive home health training from disabled man
New nurses at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA, might be surprised when they arrive at orientation... -
In the mix: RWJF senior advisor for nursing honors 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale?s death
Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, senior advisor for nursing at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation... -
In the know: Picking the right (or wrong) route
Wouldn't it be great if all medications could be given orally? No mess, no fuss—anyone who...
Issue 29, July 19, 2010
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Comic Relief: Win a Stressed-Out Nurses T-Shirt
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Training day helps nurses learn how to handle heavier patients
Memorial Medical Center (IL) recently held an event for its staff to learn safe ways for about... -
In the mix: Nominate someone you know for the 2010 Nursing Image Awards
Nominations are open for the HCPro 2010 Nursing Image Awards, which honor nurses whose leadership... -
Obstacles to good behavior
Sometimes a person's challenging behavior is due simply to a lack of understanding. The person just...
Issue 28, July 12, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest
"Results are in from the state survey." And the winner is. . . (drum... -
Minnesota nurses vote and approve new contract
Nurses at 14 Minnesota hospitals have finally reached an agreement that will preserve their... -
In the mix: Ways to drive the complaining patient and family nuts
No matter how long you are in the nursing profession, you will always have to deal with patients... -
Identify your instructor's style
Identifying your instructors' personal teaching styles goes a long way toward succeeding in class...
Issue 27, July 5, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Minnesota nurses reject proposed contract, leaving hospital officials "disappointed"
Minnesota Twin Cities hospital officials are disappointed at the Minnesota Nurses Union’s... -
In the mix: Should nurses be the ones to help patients stop smoking?
Not being a nurse, I've never really thought about what happens when patients are admitted to the...
Issue 26, June 28, 2010
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Comic Relief: See who won our caption contest
And the winner is. . . (drum roll, please). . . Donna NelkenBaker! Congratulations... -
In the news: Charges dropped against nurse accused of involvement in death of patient
In 2007, nurse Lorie Hentges was accused of killing 72-year-old Alvin Flamembaum, a patient in the... -
In the mix: NC nursing students create fun patient education videos
North Carolina nursing students from Duke University, Western Carolina University, and the... -
Over-the-counter drugs: Too many actors can be confusing
In an age where there is a preoccupation with beauty, fitness, health, and nutrition, media of all...
Issue 25, June 21, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Twin City hospitals will talk with nurses under one condition
On June 10, nurses from 14 Twin Cities (MN) hospitals participated in a one-day walkout, and now... -
In the mix: Mother and daughter tackle nursing field together
The phrase "like-mother-like-daughter" definitely pertains to Barbara Toney and Rachel... -
New-nurse survival skills: Stress management
Stress is the number one health problem in America, and job stress is the major culprit. Nursing...
Issue 24, June 14, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"I just completed all of his admission paperork and now you are sending him... -
FL struggles to keep nurses, despite competitive wages
Despite high unemployment rates, fully attended nursing schools, and competitive wages, healthcare... -
In the mix: Update: After MN nurses strike, a game of wait and see
On June 10, nurses from 14 Twin Cities hospitals participated in a one-day strike, the effect of... -
In the classroom, your thoughts count
In nursing school, and in any classroom, true participation goes beyond just asking questions...
Issue 23, June 7, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Joint Commission releases alert on healthcare violence
The Joint Commission has released a Sentinel Event Alert warning healthcare providers about the... -
Historically large nurses’ strike planned for June 10
A 12,000-strong nurses’ strike is planned for June 10. The nurses will represent 13 Twin... -
Have a great policy?
Take this opportunity to share your expertise and be recognized by your peers in the...
Issue 22, May 31, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"It says here that Mr. Smith prefers over hard..." And the winner is... -
Despite shortage, some nurses struggle to secure jobs
In some regions of the U.S., nursing graduates are having a difficult time finding jobs, according... -
In the mix: Stressed out nurses more likely to have heart attacks
If you're visiting this site, chances are you're a nurse who has had his or her share of stress... -
Helping patients eat
How many times have nurses heard that the food tastes lousy, or from more polite patients, that it...
Issue 21, May 24, 2010
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Hospital fined for failure to report nurse workplace injuries
Tufts Medical Center in Boston will pay $5,000 in fines after an OSHA investigation found the... -
Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
Need a little vacation from your stress? Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to... -
In the mix: Nurse-led quality efforts at Kansas hospital receive positive feedback
Many nurses already know that as the ones with the most direct contact with the patient, they... -
Taking the pulse of physicians
Taking the pulse of physician relationships is a good starting point for change. Doing so allows... -
Call for submissions: Have a great infection control policy, checklist, or tool?
Take this opportunity to share your expertise and be recognized by your peers in the...
Issue 20, May 17, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"Just give the call bell and no one gets hurt." And the winner is... -
Staff ratios arguments prevail between Twin City hospital, nurses
Nurses at Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota and Minneapolis want hospitals to agree to... -
NJ hospital finds creative ways to improve nurse satisfaction
There are many ways to improve satisfaction among nurses, but Rebecca Hendren, of HealthLeaders... -
Battling bacterial infections
There are eukaryocytes (posess cell nuclei), and then there are bacteria. Bacteria are strange...
Issue 19, May 10, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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In the news: Nurses receive free Cinnabons during Nurses’ Week
As Nurses Week is upon us (May 6-12), many organizations and companies are coming up with ways to... -
Finally, best nurse mentor contest winners and honorable mention!
This contest started at the end of last year, and we had so many great submissions I just had to... -
The history and importance of the pinning ceremony
The pinning ceremony is a time-honored nursing school tradition. Often more personally meaningful...
Issue 18, May 5, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"Those? They're Joint Commission and CMS inspection campaign ribbons."... -
In the mix: Thoughts from a disgruntled, retired RN
About a month ago, I wrote about the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) AACN Nurse Residency... -
Work for NYC nurses, other healthcare workers may become sparse
One hospital has closed and others are tightening their budgets in New York City, creating a... -
Handling a suicide threat
It is important to remember that most suicide threat attempts are expressions of extreme distress...
Issue 17, April 26, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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CA nurse-patient ratio saves lives, study finds
A new study on nurse-patient ratios found that California's mandatory nurse-patient ratios save... -
The battle over the role of nurse practitioners
With a shortage of primary care physicians, and the possibility that healthcare reform will... -
Getting to the root of the routes
Drugs can be administered by different routes to accommodate various medication and patient needs...
Issue 16, April 19, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"It's always better input if we give him the opportunity to critique as a patient... -
IOM’s nursing workshop pushes for greater nurse involvement in care
Overcoming challenges in nursing is essential to overcoming challenges in the healthcare system as... -
Simulated death studied as educational approach
How do you help nurses understand and feel competent in end-of-life care? Simulate death... -
Use others to help depressed patients
The support and involvement of family and friends can be crucial in helping someone who is...
Issue 15, April 12, 2010
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iPhone app helps IV medication dosage
A new iPhone application designed to help with IV medication dosing is being widely used by nurses... -
Man enough for nursing?
A recent Orlando Sentinel article discusses the Oregon Center for Nursing's (OCN) "Are you man... -
Medicines vs. natural remedies
You can expect many of your patients to be using complementary remedies, including herbs, vitamins...
Issue 14, April 5, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"Don’t stress. Our new flexible work program allows you to only work every OTHER hour... -
In the mix: Achieving a near-perfect retention rate
The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) AACN Nurse Residency Program™ (NRP) has helped...
Issue 13, March 29, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Healthcare reform bill creates nurse training opportunities
Representatives from the American Nurses Association (ANA) were among the many honored guests to... -
AACN launches centralized application for nursing school
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recently launched NursingCAS, the first... -
Does the U.S. need an Office of the National Nurse?
On February 4, 2010, Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced into the US House of Representatives HR... -
Avoid patient drug interactions
Your patient may be taking multiple medications. Each of those medications could have active...
Issue 12, March 22, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
" AUDITORY TESTING WILL BEGIN IN TWO MINUTES! " And the winner is. . . (drum... -
Recent nurse survey shows increase in diversity, age in nursing
The National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), which has been conducted every four years... -
ANA focuses on understanding patients’ cultures, creates new resource
Here’s a unique resource I think readers might be interested in. The American Nurses... -
Document your care
The clinical record needs to reflect an accurate and complete account of the care rendered. Like a...
Issue 11, March 15, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Nurses say distractions cut bedside time by 25%
Out of the typical 12-hour shift, nurses spend three hours away from the patient's bedside, reports... -
Book clubs help healthcare professionals empathize with patients
A growing popularity of book clubs is hitting the medical field. This ABC News report explores why... -
Keep motivation up
In nursing school, it's easy to overdo it. You get burned out and lose our motivation. You are...
Issue 10, March 8, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"If you can catch these in your mouth when I throw them, you get to be discharged... -
Nurse salaries flatten out
According to one expert, Joanne Spetz, faculty researcher at the Center for the Health Professions... -
Nurses fired over missing work during blizzard
A Washington DC hospital's decision to fire 21 hospital employees—15 of whom were...
Issue 9, March 1, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Physician shortage pushes expanded nurse role
As the primary care physician shortage continues to increase, the role of nurse practitioners is a... -
Keeping older nurses in the workforce
If you're a young nurse, I'm sure you rely on older, more experienced nurses for help. Not only is... -
Need to reach nursing professionals? We can help.
HCPro can help you engage your brand and create dialogue with nursing professionals with a range of...
Issue 8, February 22, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"It's the new Catapult MR--patients get through faster, increasing our reimbursement... -
Nursing associations applaud verdict in Texas whistleblower case
It took less than an hour for a jury to acquit Anne Mitchell, RN, a former administrative nurse at... -
Want a prettier hospital? Save your discarded medical supplies
West Boca (FL) Medical Center's Jill Wiser, RN, had a unique view of the utility of medicine vial... -
Break down barriers for proper drug administration
Developing expert practice habits will serve nurses well and protect patients from harmful drug...
Issue 7, February 15, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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Boston nurses protest staffing changes
Tufts Medical Center and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have decided to raise the ratio of patients... -
Exploring why nurses eat their young
The Well blog in the New York Times this week explores an interesting and ever-present topic: why... -
Sample questions for nurse interviews
If you're looking for a new nursing job, interviews are obviously a concern. When you start your...
Issue 6, February 8, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"He approved the budget!" And the winner is. . . (drum roll, please... -
Nurses split on Obama’s proposed budget
Though the American Nurses Association (ANA) has praised President Obama's commitment to strengthen... -
In the mix: Half of nurses surveyed plan to change careers
A recent survey found that one-third of registered nurses say they won't be working in their... -
Dealing with patients who are unwilling to participate
An obstacle to good behavior in patients is often their unwillingness to cooperate or participate...
Issue 5, February 1, 2010
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Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt
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NY Nurses Association commends state Senate for passage of bill
The New York State Nurses Association has commended the New York State Senate's passage of an act... -
Nurse goes to Haiti to teach class, comes back with invaluable lessons
What an incredible story by The Missoulian about nurses' connections throughout the world. The... -
Make the best of lectures
To truly benefit from your lectures, you need to employ active listening. Hearing is passive: the...
Issue 4, January 25, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
Mary's vision of light reading was a little warped. And the winner is. . . (drum... -
Nurses should have more influence on healthcare, survey says
A new Gallup poll sponsored by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has found that opinion... -
Smoker? No need to apply
Many employers try to discourage their employees from smoking, but what about denying employment... -
Fitting into the work environment
As a new graduate you will learn to work with many different personalities and work...
Issue 3, January 18, 2010
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Thousands nurses willing to fly to Haiti, but flights remain scarce
Nearly 5,000 nurses have signed up through National Nurses United to fly to Haiti and provide much... -
New nurses helped with sleep education program
An interesting piece written by Rebecca Hendren for HealthLeaders Media bridges nurse retention and... -
Failing the NCLEX exam?what’s next
Failing the NCLEX exam does not automatically mean you are not a fit for the nursing profession...
Issue 2, January 11, 2010
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Comic relief: See who won our caption contest!
"I think I'll transfer to the OR... the patients there are all asleep!"... -
Nurse fired over flu shot refusal
A nurse at Seton Medical Center in Daly City, TX, was fired last month after refusing to get flu... -
NCSBN raises standard of NCLEX-RN exam
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., otherwise known as NCSBN, has raised the... -
Understanding stress’s impact on patient learning
Proper communication and education with patients is a critical step to ensuring good patient...
Issue 1, January 4, 2010
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Minnesota college helps unite male nurse
Amir Zadaka is fighting the stereotype that all nurses are female, reports the Minnesota Daily. He... -
In the mix: Hospital sees increased patient satisfaction through nurse handoff program
Communication between staff members in hospitals is a topic that has been studied and practiced in... -
The role of kidneys in drug elimination
To avoid drug overdosing, it's important to understand the importance the kidneys play in drug...
Issue 6, March 18, 2010
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