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What does a home health care nurse do—and how do I become one?

Becoming a Home Health Nurse (HHN) is a pretty doable transition for just about any nurse with decent clinical experience. HHNs are great communicators, able to speak plainly with both patients and its family members

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Nursing Unions: What have they won for nurses?

Labor unions have been around for more than a century. Only more recently, has unionizing the healthcare industry regained public interest. There are many pros and cons to nursing unions and what gains they make for nursing, as well as mixed opinions on how unions benefit the nursing profession.

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How to be a good mentor to new nurses & nursing students during a pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a new emphasis to mentoring, as the healthcare delivery system has experienced a tremendous turnover resulting in a huge influx of new staff at every level.

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What does the Radonda Vaught verdict mean for nursing?

Part of this rallying around Vaught is the mirror she holds up to our profession. To many, the precedent set by her criminal prosecution feels like a giant extra slap in the face to nursing.

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What is the effect of travel nursing on permanent nurses’ positions during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Travel nursing was popular before the pandemic, but the amount of money that can be made has changed the game.

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Covid Mistrust & Misinformation: a nurse’s POV on CDC messaging

What we are witnessing now and over the past 2 years (it’s only been 2 years, right?) as the worlds of science and health administration collide on an ever-increasingly frequent basis can best be described as a shit-show.

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Pandemic safe activities for families

For all of the challenges that the pandemic has brought to us, it has made us resourceful.

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(Yet another) Pandemic Thanksgiving: one nurse’s POV

What I know down to my core about the bravery of nurses is that we are willing to expose our pain in order to release it.

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15 Cozy fall movies for a relaxing night

Staying home with your family is the safe option this fall but you can still enjoy one of the best fall activities: getting comfy on the couch and watching a movie or fall-themed tv show.

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10 Pandemic-friendly, family-friendly fall activities

Yes, of course the Covid-19 Pandemic is still a thing, but everyone can still safely enjoy the fall fun!

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The delta variant and the pandemic of the unvaccinated: a nurse’s POV

It is not hyperbole to stress that a life or death situation is currently playing out as a direct consequence to low vaccination rates.

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What do nurses think of the latest CDC guidelines around mask mandates?

While the CDC’s decision does not apply to the majority of medical settings, it still carries risks for nurses who are trying to adapt while the pandemic is still ongoing.

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What is PPE in a Post-Pandemic World?

One year later, what is the role of personal protective equipment in a post-pandemic world? What does PPE mean to healthcare providers?

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Safety in a Time of PPE Shortages

If the lack of PPE in your workplace leaves you feeling uncared for, stressed out, and angry, and there is no response to your concerns, perhaps you need to leave for your sanity’s sake.

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Nurses' Mental Health and the Pandemic

Readjust expectations and work on healthy coping skills. Remember that running at capacity is normal for the winter months. If you’ve been laid off, look around at what is available that is outside what you would normally be doing and apply there.