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Today is June 18, 2021. Editor's Picks... First Nurse; Symptoms of Menopause; Nightingale Wisdom; Overly Competitive People; 10-Hour vs 12-Hour Shifts; and Nightingale Legacy.

Florence Nightingale: First Work From Home Nurse

Florence Nightingale's Revolution from Home

by SusannahM, BSN, RN 

What would Florence Nightingale say or recommend to us today?
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Are you experiencing symptoms of menopause?

Journey Through Menopause

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

Information and resources about the journey from peri-menopause to menopause and the physiological and emotional changes a woman can experience during this time.
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What words of wisdom would Nightingale have today?

Suggestions for Nurses for the Improvement of Wellbeing, Society, and Healthcare

by Teresa GC 

This article is written from the view point of Florence Nightingale. The suggestions offered may be recommendations that she would give nurses in society today.
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How can we honor Nightingale's legacy amid modern advancements?

Keeping Her Lamp Burning Brightly: Honoring Florence Nightingale’s Enduring Legacy

by Jason Harward, BSN, RN 

Surrounded by advancements and technologies Nurse Nightingale could have never imagined, let us not get so caught up in the wonder of it all to forget how simple it is to provide for basic human needs - which are, with few if any exceptions, every bit as important to the welfare, peace of mind, and eventual healing of the patient.
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Do overly competitive people annoy you?

5 Tips to Deal with Overly Competitive Classmates

by TheNursingdoll

Nursing is usually a competitive major, but there is someone who is overly competitive in some scenarios. As crazy as it seems, there is a positive in extremely competitive people despite the negative attributes. In this article, I will give stories and what I’ve learned about dealing with overly competitive people.
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Is 10 hour shifts better than 12 hour shifts?

Work Schedule

by SarahRN0325 

Anyone go from working three 12 hour shifts to working four 10 hour shifts? I’m considering a position that is four 10s, no weekends or holidays and it sounds good but I’m kind of worried about working that fourth day. Does it feel like you work more and home less? Are the weekends and holidays off worth the extra work day? 
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