How a Patient Became My Nurse Hero

My nurse hero was a patient I met early on in my career as a nurse. She had acute leukemia and was a fierce fighter who taught me more than I taught her. She was a true nurse hero who was one of the greatest nurses I have ever met.

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Tips for Nurses on Zoom

COVID-19 has brought along with it many changes, including nurses’ expanding use of technology to stay connected and to help their patients.

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COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly. The job qualifications for contact tracing positions differ throughout the country and the world, with some new positions open to individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

As families find themselves working from home, or unemployed and at home, children are sometimes caught in the middle of times of high stress.

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I keep getting cancelled.. help :(

I am currently a newer nurse working on a specialized unit in a hospital. I started working there in January and came off of orientation in March, so I have been on my own for about 1.5 months. Up until now I haven't had any issues with getting cancelled, but I was just called off for my 4th shift in a row today.

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What (or who) is your inspiration for being a nurse?

In honor of the hard work of nurses, we are having a rather unique article contest. We want your story about your inspiration in becoming a nurse. Your impactful story about your inspiration could make you a winner of an Eko Digital Stethoscope valued at $199!

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