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On this Oct 20th Issue, we are sharing a memorable quote from one of our most trusted members—RubyVee, BSN ... drum roll 🥁 please...

"Ask your patient if she is safe at home -- even if her husband is handsome and charming, well-dressed and well spoken. Ask even if you know her husband, he's the life of the party or you've worked with him for years. Ask because maybe you've only met Dr. Jekyll; she may be living with Mr. Hyde."

Do you ask your patients about their safety at home? 🤯

Student Loan Debt

How much do you owe in student loans?

by MJB2010

I want to go back to school but I can't justify the cost since I am still paying on my loans. But, if I wait, the degree won't have much of a return on investment. UGH.
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What is the nurse-to-patient ratio in your workplace?

Nurse to Patient Ratio?

by Reda

I'm a nursing director in a hospice/LTC hospital. We have 160 bed capacity with 90% occupancy rate. I cannot find any research for the exact amount of nurses or PCA (patient care assistant). Currently, we are doing 1 to 6, 1 to 7 in a 36 patient unit. We have 2-3 PCA helping out. All of the patients are bedridden. We are struggling. Help!!
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I Got The Call! Now What?!

New nurse looking for a job?

by spotangel, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

When Can You Start? Here are some strategies to get into your dream job. Your key to opening doors to new opportunities may be in plain sight!
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Have you ever received an award for nursing?

How are you doing in the compassion category? Are you too spent to offer it to others?

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

These times have been trying, and we certainly don’t see compassion being modeled from some of our political leaders, so once again it is up to us to be the modelers. As a nurse, I believe we have a compassion gene or we wouldn’t be in our nursing roles. But there are times when we just don’t have anything left to give. If this sounds like you, then read on.
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Have you ever received an award for nursing?

What are some easy ways to impact our health and happiness?

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

Here are 3 easy ways we can change lifestyle habits that impact our health and our sense of wellbeing.
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Article Contest - Share Your Stories with Struggling Nursing Students

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN, RN

Contest sponsored by Picmonic. Five winners - each will receive a $200 amazon gift card. Share your stories today!
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