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Today is May 11, 2022. Editor's Picks... 👎 Unfair Raise; Jump Ship?; Fentanyl Strips; About POTS; Nursing Shortage History; Thank You Nurses!; Happy Birthday Flo!; Happy School Nurses Day!
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👎 Offensive Raise Structure
A nationally renowned hospital announced a market-based adjustment for nursing salaries. The problem is that there is a huge disparity in the size of the raises based on years of service—people with less experience are getting close to 20% raise, whereas people with more experience are getting around 3%.
Agree? Disagree?
Help! I can't stop looking at new RN openings and wanting to jump ship.
I saw an ad yesterday on Indeed offering a $20,000 sign on bonus with even better pay and benefits than the one I start in two weeks. I am so itching to apply and I know for a fact I will get the job.
What would you do?
More States Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips
Tennessee and New Mexico have joined a growing number of states legalizing the use of fentanyl test strips (FTS). Read on to learn how the strips are being used to prevent deaths caused by overdose.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Knowledge is Power
Learn about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and how to best support your patients living with this chronic condition.
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Nursing Shortages Past and Present
Nursing shortages have occurred throughout nursing's history. The shortages are unique in their circumstances but they do have similarities. Looking back through history is one way to help understand the current nursing shortage and potentially find solutions that can help the current shortage and prevent future ones.
Can we end Nursing shortages?
From The Wrong Side of the Bedrails
I salute you and wish every one of you a great Nurses Week, even though you’re way overworked and stressed out. I appreciate you!
Big THANK YOU to all NURSES!
Florence Nightingale's Birthday: World's Most Famous Nurse
We should not forget the courage and perseverance of the Lady with the Lamp who remains the most famous nurse in history. This inspirational figure helped to transform nursing into the highly respected profession it is today.
Happy Birthday Flo!
Happy School Nurses Day!
We task some very special nurses to care for our children at school. Many children go to school with complex medical needs ranging from diabetes to asthma to mental health issues.
What do you do for School Nurses Day?
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