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| Nursing Insights Newsletter |
Today is April 7, 2021. Editor's Picks... ❤️ 🩹 Time to Heal, "Thank You For Your Service", Little Things Are BIG, Wash Hands & Sanitize?, LPN to RN, and How To Deal With Cliques At School.
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Nurses Begin Trauma Recovery from COVID
by jeastridge, BSN, RN
COVID-19 has been hard on nurses. Now that we are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel, we are reflecting a bit on the trauma of the last year. Our hope is that we can help one another process and heal from any trauma that might possibly have occurred.
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"Thank you for your service"
by Emergent, RN
When people find out I'm a nurse these days, they keep thanking me for my service, like they do to the military. I want to roll my eyes at this point. Is this happening to you?
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The Good Moments
by CalicoKitty, BSN, RN
There are some crazy stressful days at work. How about some of those small things during shifts that make up for it?
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Is it normal for HH nurses to not wash hands with soap and water?
by Runsoncoffee99
ALL of the HH nurses I observed while precepting did not wash their hands with soap and water. They just used hand sanitizer. I ALWAYS washed my hands and use hand sanitizer if needed. What prevents HH nurses from washing their hands?
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LPN wants to transition to RN
Dear Nurse Beth,
I am an LPN wanting to transition to RN. I just moved to NJ and I am lost as to where to start. I started with Achieve Test Prep and soon found out it was a big mistake. I do not know where to go from here and I am in my late 50's.
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Nursing Jobs
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
| RN-Mental Health Unit |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Up to $3,500 per week |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (remote) |
| RN NICU Level 3 |
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My Experience with Cliques and Bullies and How I Learned to Deal with Them
by TheNursingdoll
Unfortunately, you'll find yourself dealing with cliques during Pre-reqs. I've dealt with them, from being bullied, childish rumors, and lies. I'm not a self-help guru by any means, but I'll give you the "types" of mean girls/guys I ran into, the experiences I've had with them, and tips that I’ve learned along the way.
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