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CE series focuses on essentials of speaking Spanish for nurses
Learning Spanish for nurses may seem seem daunting, but is well worth the effort, according to one nurse. Being able to communicate in Spanish can go a long way in nursing, said Tracey Long, PhD, MS, RN, APRN, a nursing professor at Arizona College of Nursing who can read, write and speak Spanish fluently.
RN’s website is a fruitful resource for nurses with disabilities
Donna Maheady, EdD, ARNP, wanted to create a virtual space for nurses with disabilities. So, that's what she did. Maheady is the founder of ExceptionalNurse.com a website featuring real-life stories, information and resources.
Nursing home abuse allegation makes RN fear for his career
A nursing home abuse allegation has one of our nurse readers extremely concerned. The nurse was accused by a nursing home resident of sexual abuse, which allegedly took place when the nurse went into the resident’s room to check his blood sugar and administer insulin.
Tame nurse stress with mindfulness and meditation
A growing body of evidence points to the powers of mindfulness and meditation as practices that might help tame nurse stress and the risk of burnout. But practicing mindfulness and meditation takes practice and knowledge to strengthen the nervous system in its response to stressful situations.
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How confidence and closeness transformed my family’s NICU stay
My son Jackson was born 16 weeks premature. Weighing just 1 pound, 8 ounces, he was considered a micropreemie and would experience a long stay in the neonatal ICU.
Nurses target health disparities to enact social change
This summer, nursing leadership throughout the country gathered in Chicago, Philadelphia and Seattle to chart the course of the profession for the next decade. Our nurse leaders believe nurses will play a pivotal role in reducing health disparities.
Your next chapter might be nursing as a second career
There are no hard and fast rules on how old is too old when it comes to entering the nursing profession. So, don’t make your age a barrier. If you want to pursue nursing as a second career go for it.
Student nurse challenges nursing education program accreditation
A student nurse files a case against a private nursing educational program she attended because of glitches in their accreditation status while she was there. Find out how this case might affect similar lawsuits.
Technology underscores value of nursing code of ethics
In a profession continually ranked above all others for honesty and ethics, ongoing discussions about delivering quality care with strong integrity and principles is essential. Explore how maintaining the standards of the nursing code of ethics is an ever-evolving process, especially as we continue to advance with technology.
Disaster nursing key to emergency care during and after hurricanes
Disaster nursing response teams go to areas where people have asked for help, where the infrastructure has been overwhelmed, the medical system has been overwhelmed or if the medical facility has been destroyed, said Kathi Harvey, DNP, FNP-BC, NHDP-BC, APRN, a certified National Healthcare Disaster Professional.
Join nursing associations to advance your career and the profession
Whether you are a new grad or seasoned practitioner, you know nurses who have joined professional nursing associations. So what are nursing associations all about? Why should you join one and who has memberships in them? Explore answers to these questions.
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