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FeatureOn the Case with a Health Facilities Evaluator NurseKeeping staff and patients safe by enforcing state and federal regulationsThe streets outside the skilled nursing facility were quiet and dark as Bel and I pulled up at 2 a.m. We were there to investigate allegations of elder abuse, and I had so much adrenaline that I didn’t need coffee to keep me up. “Immediate...
Feature250 Years of Black Nursing History­­­The inspiring stories of nurses whose “firsts” changed the nationDespite centuries of slavery, segregation, systemic inequality, and prejudice — including being denied entry into nursing schools and organizations — Black nurses have made great contributions to our profession. In this article, we’re spotlighting...
Feature4 Career Paths for Nursing EducatorsDo you love teaching? This expanding field may be your calling.If you have a passion for nursing, an aptitude for teaching, and a desire to make a difference, nursing education can be a rewarding career path, even if you can’t envision yourself lecturing in a classroom. This article explores four distinct facets of...

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FeatureNursing InformaticsExploring career paths in a high-demand specialty“Nursing informatics (NI) is the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice.” — American...
FeatureOnscreen Moments That Get Nursing Right (and Some That Still Don’t)Movie and tv moments that got nursing right and times they didn'tMovies and TV shows aren’t known for accurately portraying the multifaceted roles of nurses. “Chicago Hope” seems to have only one nurse who works on a different unit each episode. “ER” shows doctors doing the nurses’ jobs, while Grey Sloan...
FeatureObstacles to Mental Health CareDepression, anxiety and burnout among nurses skyrocketed during the pandemic. Getting help is not always so easy. The Fall of 2020 wasn’t the first time I’d sought professional mental health support, but it was undoubtedly the most urgent. As the pandemic surged through our nation and the ICU where I worked became overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, anxiety,...

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FeatureFrom Clodhoppers to ClogsThe colorful history of nursing shoesA typical 12-hour shift keeps nurses on their feet. On average, nurses take more than 9,000 steps a day while contending with hazards like slippery hospital floors, unidentified fluid spills and who knows what kind of germs. It’s no wonder that...
FeatureThe Nursing Job InterviewWith our step-by-step guide and sample practice questions, you’ll be fielding offers in no timeIf you’ve been in your current role for a while, your interviewing skills may be a little rusty. If you’ve recently graduated from nursing school, you may not have interviewed for a nursing job before. Don’t panic! Nurses are in high demand right...
FeatureWhatever Became of Nursing Caps?Frilly or starched, they were once icons of the professionAsk a working nurse today about nursing caps and she will probably tell you about the oversized paper bonnet that covers the hair during surgical procedures and is tossed out after a single use. Ask a retired nurse, however, and it’s likely her eyes...

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