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Today is September 21, 2022. Editor's Picks... 💪 RNs Strike; Tripled Again!; CEU; Long Week; Oral Care; Relationships; Social Life?; Good Day's Sleep; Inaccurate Information; and Support Groups

Largest Nursing Strike In US History

💪 15,000 nurses in Minnesota went on a 3-day strike

The major request of the nurses is a 30% pay increase over the next 3 years, and having direct say and a vote in individual units' staffing plans.

Why do nurses volunteer to take on extra patients?

Upset When Nurses Volunteer To Take On Extra Patients

Maybe I’m just becoming bitter but I’m really tired of being tripled. They give me more work. They give volunteers more work. But, the charge nurse has 0 patients.

What Are Your Experiences With CEUs?

Exploring the Different Approaches to Continuing Education

Just as nursing has changed, so has the way in which we obtain our continuing education (CE). Continuing education helps us as a profession to remain current using evidence-based research.

It's Been A Long Week (it's only Tuesday)

It Could Be Monday!

How many times have you started your Friday and said, "I can do it, I can do it. I've made it to the weekend!" Nurses are tough. We bounce back with vim and vigor and can tackle ANYTHING we face with courage and ... and ... Oh, heck, what am I saying? It's only Tuesday!

Why is oral care low priority in acute settings?

The Importance of Oral Care in the Hospitalized Older Adult

We learn that primary nursing care includes good oral care for our patients. It is not only a significant comfort measure but is also essential for overall health and well-being. So why is it low priority?

Relationships: How do you do it?

How can a nurse sustain a healthy and happy relationship?

It was my fiancé's birthday. I couldn't be there...

Can we have a life outside of nursing school?

Will my social life really be over?

All I hear all day and every day is that I will have no social life.

Paging Dr Google: When information is not accurate

When Referencing Dr. Google Can Be Harmful

What happens when the information they find is not accurate and becomes potentially harmful to themselves or others?

Finding Comfort With Online Support Groups: Join Us

Social Media Healthcare Support Groups

Let's discuss social media healthcare support groups and the role a nurse can play in this setting.

Ideas For A Good Day's Sleep

A Night-shifter's Guide to a Good Day’s Sleep

15 tips for night shifters to sleep better during the day.

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