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Returning to Nursing
No matter how long you've been gone, your nursing career is waiting for you to return. Nurses who have taken an extended break from their career may feel hesitant about jumping back into work. It's true that the healthcare industry …
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Characteristics of a Successful Charge Nurse
What does it take to be a good leader in the nursing field? Congratulations on your promotion! Being a charge nurse is an exciting and challenging role that straddles the line between patient care and management. It takes a special …
Why Choose a Career in Pediatric Nursing?
Looking for the right specialty? Pediatric nursing may be the career path for you! It’s true; there is more to nursing than the med/surg floor. When you’re ready to expand your career, there are several specialties that may grab your …
4 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Your Interview
Your job interview is tomorrow! Your clothes are clean and wrinkle-free, your research is complete, and your alarm is set – now what? Your mind can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks during a job interview. If you are …
Newly Licesned Nurse: Now What?
Your first job could set the path for your the rest of your professional life. Congratulations! You made it through nursing school and now you are a newly licensed nurse. This is an exciting time, but it can also be …
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Changes in Nursing Through the Decades
Nursing is one of the world’s oldest careers. Be proud of your work’s history! Although records of nurses have been around since the Roman Empire, it hasn’t always looked the same. In the beginning, nurses were given minimal education and …
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Getting Your Foot in the Door at Your Top Choice Facility
Start your new career off with a plan! As nursing students approach graduation, many have an idea of where they want to work and what position they want to hold. Although landing your first nursing job won't be too difficult, …
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5 Tips for Fitting Fitness Into Your Work Day
Don't let those 12 and 16 hour shifts rob you of your fitness time! Your exercise routine isn't much of routine if you rarely have time for it. You may spend the majority of your day on your feet, but …
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Gaining Respect as a Nurse: Best Practices
Without respect from the people around you, nursing can be a tough gig. It's unavoidable; nursing is a profession that involves interacting with many different types of people, from doctors, to fellow nurses, to patients. The ability to earn respect …
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Best Tech Tools for the Nursing Student
Still in school? These tools can keep you on the right track with your studies. Whether you are making your way through nursing school, taking a refresher course, continuing your education, or just studying for a new certification, technology is …