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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 52, December 29, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Device helps unit drop noise levels in a flash

  If staff and visitors in the medical-surgical unit can obey a traffic light, high noise levels will...

• Bad physician behavior doesn’t have to be tolerated

  Abusive and intimidating physicians do more than make nurses' jobs more stressful. They can also...

• Test yourself with help from a teaching hospital

  Working as a nurse in a teaching hospital is a little like taking a guided tour with a pair of...

Issue 51, December 22, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . John...

• Nurses’ ethics and honesty rank above rest, survey says

  re nurses more honest than teachers? Are their ethical standards higher than those of physicians...

• A helping of health: Introducing our Stressed Out Nurses health coach

  Through my training and personal pursuit of knowledge, I learned a lot about how to live healthy...

• Learn the lingo of nursing unions

  Similar to drilling for oil, global climate change, and political party allegiance, talk of unions...

Issue 50, December 15, 2008

• Circus performers teach nursing students Clowning 101

  Many valuable lessons learned in nursing school stem from the bedside, while others start at the...

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Nursing: A recession-proof profession?

  With all the bad news about the economy, at least there is a glimmer of hope for nursing...

• Before you set out for travel nursing

  Many new nurses view travel nursing as the ultimate adventure. Visiting new places, free benefits...

Issue 49, December 8, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Danielle...

• AMA requests one-year delay on disruptive behavior rule

  As the effective date for The Joint Commission’s (formerly JCAHO) standard on disruptive...

• How to deal with working over the holidays

  “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”  Everywhere you go...

• Make smooth moves in your career

  Long gone are the times when nurses entered a specialty area and retired from that same unit...

Issue 48, December 1, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Hospitals track nurses using GPS-like system

  At a time when budgets are slim, many facilities, such as Inova Alexandria (VA) Hospital, are on a...

• What makes a good or bad nurse?

  A pleasant nature, an air of confidence, and a good memory are three qualities a Los Angeles Times...

• Discover your place in nursing

  Some of us are lucky and find our niche in nursing early in our career. Others take awhile to test...

Issue 47, November 24, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Christy...

• Instructors whip up recipes of ick for nursing students

  Instructors at Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN, are hoping parmesan cheese and lemon juice are...

• The professor’s perspective: What’s all this buzz about informatics?

  Have you heard the new nursing buzzword?  It’s informatics. Just what in the world does...

• Keep a handle on generational conflicts

  With each generation holding such different values and backgrounds, differences of opinion are...

Issue 46, November 17, 2008

• Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Grant to help nurses find the pulse of ECG monitoring

  The Yale School of Nursing in New Haven, CT, is hoping to pump up nurses’ heart monitoring...

• Should family be present in a code?

  So the other day I had to go to class to learn about ACLS. Over the course of two days, we learned...

• The no-nos of interview attire

  Appropriate dress for a job interview should reflect your personality and taste, but still remain...

Issue 45, November 10, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . LaSchell...

• ASU hacks 2009 semesters’ nurse enrollment

  Eighty seats that were once filled by aspiring nurses will be empty at Arizona State University...

• Stressed Out Nurses hits the small screen--again

  Fran loves the spotlight. Our cartoon nurse insisted on being on the top of the new Web site, on...

• Use one of these ’ships’ to steer your career in the right direction

  Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a change in your career focus or specialty or a...

Issue 44, November 3, 2008

• Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Nurse navigator guides patients through breast cancer

  Breast cancer patients at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO, now have someone to guide them...

• Network your way to nursing success

  Networking happens every day—at work, at church, at your child’s school, at sporting...

• Be the lift for patients when they are low

  Appropriate treatment can help ease symptoms of depression in patients, but it’s essential to...

Issue 43, October 27, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Elizabeth...

• Travel agency offers laptops in exchange for employee referrals

  Many healthcare agencies rely on cash to recruit the best and brightest nurses, but Medical...

• Burnout: It happens to new grads, too

  "That patient in 310 is soooo needy! He won’t eat, complains about everything, and...

• Get a system--and get on your way to organized

  Staying organized is without a doubt one of the most important things you can do to succeed in...

Issue 42, October 20, 2008

• Comic relief: Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt

  It’s time to get REALLY funny! Welcome to our new caption contest! Head over to the newly...

• Nursing image shapes up on the big screen

  Real-world nurses bring competency, professionalism, and passion to the hospital everyday. But...

• What you wanted to know about nursing, but were afraid to ask in school

  You have accepted your first nursing position and will begin your orientation tomorrow. The first...

• Use these tools to retain important information

  If you are bogged down by information overload, try this idea using bulletin boards or posters to...

Issue 41, October 13, 2008

• Get ready for our new caption contest!

  Looking for the Stressed Out Nurses caption contest? We’re going to delay it for a week...

• Military spouses may fill nursing voids

  Military spouses are always searching for portable careers so they can easily follow their husbands...

• Making a visible difference in nursing

  Many nurses enter the field because they want to make a difference and they know the care they...

• Be sure to include these items on your resume

  Your goal is to impress anyone who may see your resume come across their desk. A well constructed...

Issue 40, October 6, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Suzanne...

• Nursing organizations release advertisement on McCain’s health

  A new ad highlighting the health of Republican presidential candidate John McCain recently hit the...

• Books in flight: Nursing school sends textbooks, supplies to African students

  As a nursing student in the United States, it’s sometimes hard to imagine a world where...

• Prepare for a tough phone call with a physician

  Before an experienced nurse makes a phone call to a physician, he or she usually has an idea of the...

Issue 39, September 29, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Online resource gives educators and students a lift to safety

  The nursing shortage places a heavy emphasis on the education and development of competent nurses...

• Keeping new graduate nurses at the bedside

  Leaving nursing school to enter the workforce can be a difficult transitional period for many new...

• Try this trick to learn drug names

  Drugs are sorted into classes or related groups, such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers...

Issue 38, September 22, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Bonnie...

• Nursing researcher explores writing and stress

  Can writing really reduce stress? A nursing researcher from the University of Iowa is hoping to...

• The Professor’s Perspective: Am I sure I want to be a nurse?

  I’m not sure I still want to be a nurse. Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Whether you...

• Learn to give feedback to your peers

  The reality is that we have operated for years in an environment where people were punished or...

Issue 37, September 15, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• New program connects newborns with nurses

  New mothers face a number of changes and challenges when they bring a newborn home from the...

• Nursing students get the spotlight on Oxygen

  Imagine having the opportunity to stand in front of a television camera and declare your love for...

• Evaluate sources when doing research

  You wouldn’t get accounting advice from a shoe salesman or a zookeeper. Sure, they may have...

Issue 36, September 8, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Lora...

• Ask-A-Nurse line to stay live

  The phones were supposed to fall silent. Dial tones were supposed to replace the comforting voices...

• The Professor’s Perspective: Give health advice? Me?

  My family is already asking me for advice! What should I do? Hmmm, only part of the way through...

• Sharpen your organizational skills

  Nurses who have good organizational skills can manage even the worst of days. They always look like...

Issue 35, September 1, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Hospitals in Rockies search for higher levels of patient safety

  Nurses aim to spend the bulk of their time in direct contact with patients. Other responsibilities...

• Take time to understand your manager

  Of all the professions on the planet, those of us in nursing have the honor of dealing with the...

• Try these treatments for children with ADHD

  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually seen in preschool children and those in...

Issue 34, August 25, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Joy Bailey! Congratulations, Joy...

• Web-based company releases nursing vitamin

  There are several nurse-specific products out there. Scores of books, clothes, and medical products...

• Last Semester: My first job!

  Our Last Semester columnist, Chelsea, is no longer in her last semester. She's no longer looking...

• Get a grasp on drug names

  Here’s where the rubber hits the road as far as drug names go.

Issue 33, August 18, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Facebook photos land Swedish nurse in hot water

  Facebook, the popular online social network, helps old friends reconnect and opens up networking...

• The Professor’s Perspective: Take care of you for a change

  Can we take a quick inventory of your life? Let’s see, you might be just starting nursing...

• Learn to disagree with the physician

  Studies show that a gut feeling usually happens because, at some point in the past, a similar...

Issue 32, August 11, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Medical blogs leak patient secrets, study finds

  Blogs maintained by nurses and physicians can be used to share interesting information about the...

• Scholarship week: Inside an essay worth $500

  A few months ago, we kicked off an exciting promotion here at StressedOutNurses.com. With a $500...

• Organize your finances

  It’s important to get organized in your financial life. Go out and buy an accordion-type file...

Issue 31, August 4, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Donna...

• Study provides glimpse into eye of nursing shortage storm

  Some states seem to have the nursing shortage in check. In others, it can be difficult to find a...

• Flying through the NCLEX

  After a couple of our recent NCLEX articles about waiting for results and finding success, we...

• Flying through the NCLEX

  After a couple of our recent NCLEX articles about waiting for results and finding success, we...

• Chart your stress away

  Stress can be emotional, physical, or spiritual. The first step in handling stress is to make sure...

Issue 30, July 28, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• New program turns paramedics into RNs

  The search for new nurses has left many hospitals looking high and low for recruits. In El Paso...

• Last Semester: The waiting (for the NCLEX results) is the hardest part

  Who knew two days could feel like an eternity? From Monday to Wednesday, I sat in suspense...

• Learn the art of critical thinking

  The reason critical thinking is so important in nursing is based on what nursing does as a...

Issue 29, July 21, 2008

• Approach your manager with confidence

  If you hesitate to approach your manager, ask yourself why.

• The Professor’s Perspective: When will I feel like a nurse?

  I teach in a community college that offers four different nursing programs designed to build on the...

• Bye, bye bullies: The Joint Commission addresses intimidating behaviors

  A dirty look from a physician. A rude comment from a colleague. An outburst by a nurse manager. All...

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Janet Rossi! Congratulations, Janet! Thanks...

Issue 28, July 14, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Maryland nurses go the extra mile(s)

  As the saying goes, never judge someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. For...

• Chatting with an NCLEX superstar

  Summer has just begun and already, recent Curry (MA) College graduate Julia Tenuta has thrown...

• Restructure your priorities to reduce stress

  Restructuring your priorities will help you shift the balance from stress-producing to...

Issue 27, July 7, 2008

• Help boost a patient’s energy level

  People with depression feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. They often feel like...

• Last Semester: Dealing with a job rejection

  Our Last Semester columnist, Chelsea, has shared her life with us as she navigated the last few...

• Recruit a new nurse, earn a big bonus at Michigan organization

  Employees at William Beaumont Hospitals in Royal Oak, MI, in need of some summer spending money are...

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . an anonymous e-mailer! We received this hilarious...

Issue 26, June 30, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Nurses spend little time in patient rooms, study says

  There’s the documentation. Then there’s the care coordination. And don’t forget...

• No more pencils, no more books . . . not so fast!

  Ah, graduation. It's a time to sit back, relax, and celebrate all your hard work. Ah, the...

• Chart completely . . . every time

  Many times in reviewing a clinical record, simple items (e.g., date and time of assessment) are...

Issue 25, June 23, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Teresa Yancey! Congratulations, Teresa...

• Obama spends some time in a nurse’s shoes

  Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) recently took a look at the U.S. healthcare system from a nurse’s...

• The Professor’s Perspective: I failed my first exam! Now what?

  That’s a tough circumstance to be in! Nursing students have to be smart, capable people with...

• A look at addiction

  A broad definition of addiction is that it is any activity, substance, object, or behavior that is...

Issue 24, June 16, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Scheduling issues lead to a lack of shut eye among nurses

  There are many benefits to becoming a nurse: job mobility, good pay, and the chance to make a...

• Becoming a nurse to the world

  To nurses, it’s more than a job. Nursing is a career. Sometimes, though, nursing becomes a...

• Recognize communication without words

  The vast majority of nursing communication is nonverbal. Likewise, it’s the covert or hidden...

Issue 23, June 9, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Shirley Holliday! Congratulations, Shirley...

• Nursing shortage looms in Arizona, study says

  To many, the nursing shortage doesn’t seem so short anymore. In certain parts of the country...

• Preceptor Place: Picking the right hospital

  Our Preceptor Place columnist, Sarah Jane, has covered a wide variety of topics during the past few...

• Let’s cover the cover letter

  A well-written cover letter and a top-quality résumé are essential to getting an...

Issue 22, June 2, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Nurse staffing levels may be coming to Massachusetts hospitals

  Nurses are ecstatic about it. Many business groups are furious about it. But love it or hate it...

• Inside a job interview

  Our Last Semester columnist Chelsea is done with her last semester. She walked across the stage...

• Communication 101: Be clear!

  Both the sender and the receiver have specific responsibilities if communication is to be...

Issue 21, May 26, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Deirdre DiBrienza! Congratulations, Deirdre...

• Canadian nurses admit to making medication errors

  Overworked. Overstretched. Exhausted. However you say it, it’s leading to a worrying number...

• Practice defensive charting

  By defensive charting, we mean protective. Who are you protecting? With proper documentation, you...

• Delegate your way to success

  You cannot do everything for all of your patients yourself. Working with the ancillary staff and...

Issue 20, May 19, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• Nursing students sue unaccredited Wisconsin school

  Graduation is typically a time of joy, relief, and excitement for nursing students. For five...

• Preceptor Place: Finding your way thanks to preceptors and mentors

  As a new nurse, you will come across many experienced nurses who will influence your professional...

• Spot the signs of depression

  Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person...

Issue 19, May 12, 2008

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Sara Leikam! Congratulations, Sara! Thanks to...

• UPenn nursing school receives $10 million for study

  Thanks to the largest grant the school has ever received, the University of Pennsylvania Nursing...

• Six categories of medication errors

  Often medication errors are directly tied to errors in reading, writing, or interpreting charted...

• Sharpen your study skills

  How many times have you read a few pages of text, only to discover you have no idea what you just...

Issue 18, May 5, 2008

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

• What makes you feel recognized and appreciated? We want to hear from you!

  We know how important it is for you to work in an environment where you feel appreciated and are...

• Last Semester: Developing a nursing philosophy

  Time is winding down (doesn't it just fly?) before graduation for our Last Semester columnist...

• Prepare for a patient interaction

  Patients will pick up on your fears or prejudices faster than you are even aware of them. Your body...

Issue 17, April 28, 2008

• Calgary man set to scale Kilimanjaro for nursing students

  Like here in the United States, the nursing shortage is spreading across Canada, and some residents...

• Last Semester: Difficulties with the job search

  After all the tears last Friday, I have come to the realization that I am not a nursing student...

• Step up your conflict resolution skills

  Just like stress, there is no way to avoid conflict in our lives. It is a normal process of life...

• See who won our caption contest!

  And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Kathy Garrison! Congratulations, Kathy! Thanks...

Issue 16, April 21, 2008

• New program will produce nurses in 12 months

  If you already have a bachelor’s degree, a year is all you’ll need to become a nurse at...

• The Preceptor Place: Making a new nurse feel comfortable

  Our Preceptor Place columnist, Sarah Jane, has given us some sound advice on how to get to know...

• When studying, don’t do it alone

  We are social creatures for the most part. Though hitting the books with someone doesn’t take...

• Win a Stressed Out Nurses T-shirt!

  It’s time to get funny! Write a caption for this cartoon and send it to mbriddon@hcpro.com...

Issue 15, April 14, 2008

• Pediatric problem: Study says 1 in 15 kids hurt by drug errors

  The media spotlight found its way to Dennis Quaid late last year after the actor’s newborn...

• Sister Nurse: The other side of the bed, part II

  Four hours after our initial check-in, we were admitted to the main emergency room and eventually...

• Get the patient to participate

  Nurses need to determine why patients seem to be unwilling to do what is expected of them. Some...

Issue 14, April 7, 2008

• Nation’s largest nursing school continues to grow

  The national nursing shortage continues to cast a dark shadow on our healthcare system. Arizona...

• Sister Nurse: The other side of the bed

  I don’t like this side of the bed. No, I take that back. I loathe this side of the bed. It...

• Learning the art of critical thinking

  Critical thinking is vital because it directs us in providing safe, competent care. Nurses who...

Issue 13, March 31, 2008

• Bye-bye baby boomers, says new nursing survey

  Long, physical days take a toll on a nurse’s body. Difficult patients and dealing with stress...

• Groundbreaking study seeks to uncover truth about new grad nurses

  As new generations of nurses enter the workforce, questions abound. What influences a new...

• Be careful when using natural remedies

  We can expect many of our patients to be using complementary remedies, including herbs, vitamins...

Issue 12, March 24, 2008

• Stunned nursing professor finds answers on eBay

  A nursing faculty member from Indiana State University (ISU) was recently searching for some...

• Last semester: I’d like a job, please

  For many nursing students, the last semester of college is a wonderful, memorable time. Classes are...

• Practice the 3 Rs of money

  So you have your first job and are finally making your own money. But you are on the brink of...

Issue 11, March 17, 2008

• Number of nursing school grads rise, number of applications fall

  The number of nursing school graduates went up in 2005-2006 according to recent data released by...

• 10 tips on finding your perfect job

  Graduation time is right around the corner, and passing the NCLEX exam is No. 1 on your list of...

• Empathy goes a long way with angry patients

  An integral part of handling a patient’s anger is letting the person know you understand the...

Issue 10, March 10, 2008

• Grant will help professors study nurses’ career plans

  There are many questions about the nursing shortage: How can hospitals reduce turnover? How can...

• Choose nursing, choose happiness

  I cannot ever remember a time in my life when I did not want to be a nurse. If forced to think...

• Approach physicians with confidence

  It takes a lot of courage to deal with negative behaviors successfully-physicians act out their...

Issue 9, March 3, 2008

• Five Texas nursing schools shut down by state

  Students who had put time, effort, money, and dreams into nursing schools in North Texas were left...

• Last semester: The first 40-hour week!

  Since the last time I wrote, I have had some really busy days. This past week, I worked 40 hours...

• Tips on sending an electronic résumé

  In this age of technology, you may see an advertisement for a job that requires you to submit your...

Issue 8, February 25, 2008

• Indiana school expands nursing options

  Thanks to the growing nursing shortage, nurse educators are in high demand. Several schools across...

• Keep up your learning hygiene

  We need to pay just as much attention to our learning hygiene as we do to our physical hygiene. We...

• What do recruiters look for in a candidate?

  Independent recruiters and human resource professionals both agree on what to look for in a...

Issue 7, February 18, 2008

• In need of a walk-in medical clinic? Try Wal-Mart

  Wal-Mart stores have already changed the way America thinks about shopping. Now, they’re...

• Patient safety, policy, and evidence-based practice . . . oh my!

  Everywhere you turn today in healthcare you see the phrase "patient safety." The media thrives on...

• Hints on caring for people with OCD

  Obsessive-compulsive behaviors are most often seen in one of the anxiety disorders, called...

Issue 6, February 11, 2008

• Portal will link nursing students with schools in West Texas

  A state grant of $298,411 in Texas will help create a program that will match nursing students with...

• Joye’s saga continues

  A couple of weeks ago, we introduced you to Joye. Our new friend is like many of you-or at least in...

• Be sure to keep medical records complete

  The medical record doesn’t just convey the truth about the patient’s care-it also...

Issue 5, February 4, 2008

• Nursing students in West Virginia rank last in passing average

  Nationwide, about 85% of students who take the NCLEX exam pass it. In West Virginia, that number...

• Introducing (insert column name here)

  I will not let this happen to me . . . I will not be on welfare . . . I will not let this happen to...

• Be S-A-F-E when administering medications

  There are times when nurses do not put their best foot forward, when drugs are not properly...

Issue 4, January 28, 2008

• New surveys show worsening shortage in Florida

  Florida’s nurse employers know what’s causing the severe nursing shortage in the...

• The start of my last semester . . .

  I have been given this great opportunity by my friends at StressedOutNurses.com to let other...

• Embrace the preceptor relationship

  In a new job, you will participate in an orientation program that can last anywhere from three...

Issue 3, January 21, 2008

• New program in Arizona turns cooks into nurses

  The need for new nurses in Arizona has Tucson Medical Center (TMC) looking in creative...

• Meet Joye, of nursing

  Starting this January, we’re inviting you to come on a little journey with us and meet a new...

• How to identify a problem drinker

  Not everyone who drinks alcohol regularly has a drinking problem, and not all problem drinkers...

Issue 2, January 14, 2008

• Flo’s Cookie Jar provides hope for community college students

  Two thousand dollars might not go very far when paying for a semester of college. But it will help...

• Increase your geriatric I.Q.

  The need for geriatric knowledge development is a real one in today’s nursing world...

• Create a clear, concise cover letter

  Once you have completed your research on the organization in which you are interested, you can sit...

Issue 1, January 7, 2008

• University of Minnesota scholarship program seeks to improve tribal care

  Unique scholarship opportunities are popping up all over the country in an effort to curb the...

• Making a New Year’s (nursing) resolution

  The giant ball in Times Square is dropping, the holiday season is coming to a close, and it’s...

• Quick quiz: Evidence-based practice

  Nurses demonstrate the application of evidence-based practice every day. Decision-making and...