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Top 6 tips for avoiding burnout

BananaStock | ThinkStock Whether you’re a nurse, student, or parent, we all face the same challenge: time. In a profession that revolves around caring for others, it’s not unusual for us to neglect...

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6 tips for a happy, healthy pregnancy while working as a nurse

Thinkstock | Hemera As a nurse, you already encounter a whole host of challenges on the job every single day—contact with infectious diseases, heavy lifting, shifting sleep schedules and emotionally...

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How nurses can help prevent at-home med errors

Jeff Richardson Medication errors…those two words can invoke feelings of dread among nurses. We’ve all heard horror stories of colleagues who’ve made serious drug errors. Some of us have even made them...

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5 ways to upgrade your “me” time off the job

Let’s be honest—if anyone deserves some pampering time, it’s nurses. Between 12-hour shifts, hit-or-miss lunch breaks and a steady stream of patients, simply sitting down sometimes feels like a treat....

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Depression & Nurses: A Closer Look At A Common Problem No One Wants To Talk...

Whether in a hospital or at a doctor’s appointment, nurses greet patients with a comforting warmth and kindness. Despite this, nurses are at risk of developing depression at twice the rate of a...

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Little rituals, big results: Preserving your sanity off the job

Shutterstock | Blend Images There’s a lot of information out there on how not to stab other people or yourself with calipers while you’re at work. You can do breathing exercises, short meditations,...

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A nurse’s 18 lessons in stress management

Image: Thinkstock | Stockbyte How many nurses feel like they must carry the weight of the world on their shoulders? We have all been guilty of this, but the key is knowing when to let go. I love the...

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Best Reads for Nurses Who Need to Decompress

The early mornings, the late nights, the patients, the coworkers. You love your role as a nurse, but you also cherish every single second of your free time. When you do have a moment alone to clear...

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5 Best Yoga Poses After a Long Day on Your Feet

Nurses are no strangers to being on their feet all day. We are constantly checking on patients, grabbing medications, and walking to and from the supplies closet. All that walking and standing can...

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Breaking The Mental Health Taboo In The Nursing Industry

It’s estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that one in four people will suffer from a severe mental health problem at some point in our lives – including depression, high levels of stress,...

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5 more hand creams nurses recommend for dry, cracked skin

Now that winter’s almost here, your hands are probably drier than ever. Add in countless hand washes a day as a busy nurse, and that’s a recipe for cracked, sore hands. Ouch! A couple of years back, we...

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Growing Up at Home: A Rise in Childhood Obesity Has Experts Worried

With many kids spending another semester at home, health experts are sounding the alarm on childhood obesity. Causing everything from trauma to social isolation, the pandemic has upended life for just...

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Helping Students Get Back to Normal: Classroom School Uniforms Donates...

Parents have a lot on their plates these days. In addition to putting food on the table and managing the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, they also have to worry about the health and...

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Checking in on Your Mental Health: Healthcare Providers Suffer from...

The coronavirus pandemic has created a new normal for healthcare workers. Nurses and doctors now find themselves competing over limited supplies of personal protection equipment (PPE), watching their...

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Trump Administration Rolls Out Emergency Response to Coronavirus

Today, March 13th, 2020, President Trump declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency. During the Friday afternoon press conference, Trump cited The Stafford Act, a 1988 federal law that...

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The SNOO Smart Sleeper: The Responsive Bassinet That’s Changing the Sleep...

Next to the baby’s name, sex, and birthdate, one of the first questions new parents are asked is “How much sleep are you getting?” If you are like 90% of new parents, it’s not much. The American Sleep...

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How Listing Added Sugars Could Save Lives and Reduce Healthcare Costs

As you walk through the aisles of your local supermarket, you may notice a striking difference from previous years. The FDA now requires large food and beverage manufacturers to list the amount of...

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Situation Critical: FDA Warns of Hacking Threats to Remote Medical Devices

As a care provider, you’re likely all too familiar with the idea of telehealth and the Internet of Things. You can use digital devices to remotely connect with patients, like wireless pacemakers and...

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Should You Recommend CBD to Your Patients?

You’ve probably seen dozens of products and beverages containing CBD over the last couple years. CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of the main active ingredients of marijuana. It’s derived from the hemp...

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American Heart Month: Warning Signs Your Patients Need Screenings

February is officially known as American Heart Month, a national campaign that’s all about raising awareness for heart-healthy lifestyles. As the effort is mainly focused on everyday Americans, you can...

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