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Today is May 14, 2021. Editor's Picks... 😞 Nurses Complaining?; School Nurse Burnout; Mentorship Important; ICU Worth The Stress?; Nursing Movies/TV; and Microbiology.

Why is mentorship important?

Isn’t it time for a mentorship re-boot?

by CCMC (Trusted Brand)

Mentoring has long been a crucial link in the chain of professional development for case managers, however, as a casualty of the Pandemic, it has slipped down the priority list as it has to compete with new time demands. This article discusses the importance of refreshing mentorship relationships.
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Is working in the ICU all it's cracked up to be?

Is ICU worth the stress?

by commitmentphobe 

Part of me has always wanted to work there--I won't really feel like I've "made it" as a nurse until I can take care of the sickest patients. I'm thinking about making the switch to my hospital's MICU. Should I do it and push myself? Or should I stay at a job that makes me mostly happy, if not deeply fulfilled?
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School Nurse Life: Feeling Burnt Out

I'm tired!

by Avill, BSN

Are you guys feeling as burnt out as I am? I wasn't planning on leaving school nursing, but now I am second guessing myself. It's been a tough week. We've had had to quarantine over 200 students. I'm tired of being a bad guy...
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Nurses Complaining About Job - Should I be worried?

😞 Are there any nurses that actually LIKE nursing?

by CShel 

There are so many posts about how awful nursing is, how it's ruining lives, how people drink to cope with it, etc. I have never seen a single post or nursing meme that says nursing is great. I need some encouragement 😞
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Nursing Jobs

Onsite RN (FT/PT/PRN)
RN Critical Care Float (PT/Days)
RN Labor Delivery (FT/Days)
RN III Pre Admissions Testing (FT/Days)
Charge RN-Night Shift
Which nursing show have you seen lately?

Nurse as the Protagonist

by Red Shirt 6, CNA 

I have an interest in how Nurses are represented in Film TV. In a lot of medical movies and TV shows Nurses are background, or one character basically represents the entire nursing staff/dept. So I created a list where a nurse is the main protagonist.
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This book has everything you need to create the perfect care plan. Whether you’re just starting out nursing school, preparing to take NCLEX, working as an RN, or getting your MSN, this book will support the creation of a well-written care plan that meets the patient’s health goals. Download today—it's FREE!

How do you study for a microbiology lab quiz?

How to Study for Microbiology Lab

by TheNursingdoll

The Microbiology lab is very intimidating! You are introduced to bacteria, gram stains, vials, and agar plates. The lab was one of my favorite parts of Microbiology. In this article, I will provide you with tips on studying, resources, and working on "big" projects.
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