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Karen Schmidt, RN

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Karen Schmidt, RN, is a freelance writer.

How to recognize and prevent bullying in nursing

By Karen Schmidt

A study says 45% of nurses have been verbally harassed or bullied. But nurses can stop the bullying before it affects their practice or their patients.

How process upgrades aid ICU patient experience

By Karen Schmidt

Nurses use creative measures to relieve stress

By Karen Schmidt

Learn how nurses relieve stress and anxiety using pet therapy or humor.

Providing healthcare to underserved populations presents challenges and rewards

By Karen Schmidt

Two NPs discuss the rewards and challenges of serving two different underserved populations: the homeless and undocumented adults living in the U.S.

Nurse leaders share top leadership principles

By Karen Schmidt

Techniques ED nurses employ to combat violence at work

By Karen Schmidt

Learn what techniques ED nurses employ to combat violence at work.

Nurse study shows benefits of remote monitoring

By Karen Schmidt

Nurses at UC San Diego Health System lead study on use of portable video monitoring of patients for falls prevention.

Nurses Help Diabetic Patients With At-Home Wound Management

By Karen Schmidt

It's all about attitude for diabetic patients to have good education and strong wound care management on their own.

Summoning Moral Courage in Nursing

By Karen Schmidt

There are times nurses must draw on moral courage, and to draw on it, they need a working definition.

Nurses Take Lead Treating Depression in Diabetic Patients

By Karen Schmidt

Depression is an important issue in the treatment of diabetes and nurses play a key role lead role in treating it.

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Episode 4: Nursing in a Post Pandemic World

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By Alice Benjamin

Nurses are key in spotting clinical deterioration and preventing poor patient outcomes. Learn the steps for translating observations into life-saving care.

Late Entries in Nursing Documentation: What’s Allowed?

By McKenzie Davis

Learn when and how late entries in nursing documentation are legally permitted, with best practices to protect patient safety and your nursing license.

Episode 3: Transforming Debt Into Opportunity

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In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Allie Hall RN, BSN to discuss the transformative power of financial literacy.

Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?

By Zelda Meeker

A recent change by the U.S. Department of Education excludes nursing from its definition of “professional degrees.” Discover how this impacts student loans, graduate education, and more.