Becoming an independent nurse means so much more than just performing skills. I broke down the word in a way that reminds me ...

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How do you recognize someone who may be seeking narcotics inappropriately? Here's a tongue-in-cheek list with some serious advice.

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The holiday has been commercialized in order to sell exorbitant amounts of candy, masks, and provocative adult costumes. But it can also be ...

There's nothing like your first weeks on the unit, right? Thank God I've had a good team at my side and mentors to ...

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Somebody asked the other day if I had one good rule for new nurses. I do. What is this magical phrase? I’m so ...

Cleaning my hands with a foam that makes my skin painfully peel is just one of the sacrifices I make when it comes ...

I know that working on a holiday can be rough...but just think, you might really be able to help a patient find a ...