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Black and white of Calif Gov. Gavin Newsom in front of state flagNursing & Healthcare NewsWest Coast Health AllianceANA\C applauds western states’ challenge to federal antivaxx trendCalifornia, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii have joined forces to issue their own evidence-based vaccination recommendations, with the support of state nursing associations. "Placing Lives at...
Illustration of male nurse holding a resumeCareer CornerNurse Resume Q&AHow to present your experience clearly and confidently to your future employerWhen applying for a job, small details on your resume can make a big difference. Because every nursing career is unique, it’s not always clear what to include and what to leave out. Here...
Clinical Operations Nurse Betty BeltranMy SpecialtyClinical Operations Manager, Betty Beltran, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical CenterEnsuring that high-acuity patients are getting the care they needBetty Beltran, RN, BSN Clinical Operations Manager Adult Med-Surg-Neuro-Trauma ICU and SDU MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center When did you first consider becoming a nurse? My love of...
Woman sitting on a hospital exam table turning her face awayNurses OnscreenPodcast Review: “The Retrievals” Season 2A harrowing report about women undergoing C-sections with inadequate anesthesiaReporter Susan Burton’s podcast about doctors and nurses ignoring women’s very real pain returns for a new season. Back in 2023, “The Retrievals” presented an exposé of the...
A nursing team gathered around a nurse leaderFeatureTen Essential Lessons in Nursing LeadershipThoughtful guidance for nurses preparing to take the leapIf you're an experienced bedside nurse, becoming a nurse leader involves a major shift in focus. Your priority is no longer just your own work and practice. Your biggest goal becomes ensuring...

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Illustration of nurse applying for a job on her computerCareer CornerApplying for a Nursing JobFollow these steps to ace the process and land an interviewWhen you’re applying for a job, your cover letter, resume, and online application are vital to making the very best impression possible. In this column, we’ll explore some suggestions for...
Med-Surg nurse wearing blue scrubs in front of hospitalMy SpecialtyMed-Surg Nursing, Tracy Nguyen, Dignity St. Mary Medical CenterGoing the extra mile to make patients’ hospital stays a little betterTracy Nguyen, RN, BSN, PHN 6B Med-Surg Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach Tell us a little about your nursing career. I work on a very busy med-surg floor in a Level II...
Dual photos of The Best Minds book cover and writer Jonathan RosenNursing Book ClubThe Best Minds by Jonathan RosenA Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good IntentionsThe Best Minds is a revealing memoir about mental illness and the author’s friendship with Michael Laudor, whose long struggle with schizophrenia culminated in the murder of his pregnant...
Smiling nurses in a huddle in a hospital huddle.FeatureBut Why? How We Can Restore the Spirit of Inquiry in NursingCuriosity is an important part of our clinical edgeA decade ago, I was a bright-eyed nursing student in my Issues in Nursing class, talking about working across generations, from seasoned nurses who trained with dinosaurs to brand-new grads...
ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy standing in front of the US Capitol.Nursing & Healthcare NewsANA’s Jennifer Mensik Kennedy Sounds the AlarmFederal budget cuts will be catastrophic for the healthcare systemJennifer S. Mensik Kennedy, RN, Ph.D., NEA-BC, FAAN, is the president of ANA, the nation’s largest nursing organization. She recently spoke with Working Nurse about H.R. 1, the “One Big...