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| Apr 29-May 5 Hottest Topics |
My Nursing Career: A long look back
Looking over my career over the past forty some years has certainly been interesting and rewarding. I have always said that I could write a book about my experiences as a Nurse. And as that is probably a true statement, this article sums it up perfectly.
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A degree that fits your schedule
The BSN is widely considered a standard requirement for RNs seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. But for many, it can be difficult to find the time to continue your education. Alvernia University Online can help. Our affordable and flexible RN to BSN Completion Program allows you to learn your way. The CCNE-accredited program features online courses that allow you to study when and where you want, while learning from professors with experience in the nursing field.
Why I love being a nurse.
In the daily grind of patient care when we are blamed for everything...we forget it's the simple things that mean the most. Never forget to take that time to comfort someone in need. Hold their hand. Ask them...are you Okay. It is the simple things that mean the most...Here is my story.
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A Nurse's Hands
Lately I've developed a habit of examining my aging hands and lamenting the changes I see in them. While fat tends to fill in the lines on my face, I can't say the same for my hands, which tell my life story in the thin skin and ever- multiplying wrinkles.
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The Nightingale Pledge - still relevant today?
How do people feel about The Nightingale Pledge? Personally, I feel like it could use an update.
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Nurses - The Unsung Heroes
Nurses should never minimize the role they play in the lives of their patients. Nurses are the ones who are at the bedside after all the other providers have left. They are the glue that holds the healthcare system together. They are the unsung heroes.
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The Gifts of Nursing
Nurses spend most of their careers giving to others...they continuously give of their time, their minds and their hearts as they provide the best care for their patients, often with little or no formal recognition for a job well done.
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