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Are Nurses the Worst Patients? 

Daily Nurse

As stated in a 2021 Medscape article by Diane M. Goodman, BSN, MSN-C, APRN , “We may believe that we can throw a bit of antibiotic ointment on a wound, cover it, and get on with our day. Nurses often have a difficult time making a priority of their own self-care.” ” Case in point.

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How Nurses Can Help Curb High Maternal Mortality Rates in Black Women

Health Leaders | Nursing

Disproportionately high mortality rates for black women aren’t caused by genetics, says an expert in healthcare disparities that affect maternal care; the cause appears to be systemic racism. Elbe, also an active family nurse practitioner at Mercy Health, has devoted a large part of her practice to minority care.

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Yes, Nurses Can Take Naps on Their Break – Here’s How

Daily Nurse

A 2021 study reports that nurses who took short naps during their 12-hour shifts produced better quality care, had less fatigue, and felt more energized. These fears are valid since ER wards and other critical care units require alertness at all times. Plus, it encourages teamwork and collaboration.

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Nurses with Disabilities: A Skilled Workforce

Minority Nurse

Maheady, EdD, APRN-BC , founder of ExceptionalNurse.com. What about my self-esteem, self-identity, self-worth, and self-confidence? GPA) in 2019 and, after receiving improved Bluetooth processors in 2021, sent out more than 400 applications with little result. You think about, ‘ who am I now?

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Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses to be Heard

Nurse.com

A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Amanda Bettencourt, APRN. Q: What are the most pressing issues for critical care nurses?

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Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

Nurse.com

Both victims were providing care at the time of the shooting. More often, healthcare workers including nurses are the front-liners that care for the victims of violent acts such as mass shootings. Both scenarios are traumatic for the cared for and the caregivers. 1195 in April 2021. Trauma-Informed Care Principle.

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Connecting the dots with cannabis care

American Nurse

Kim King Kim King, MSN, FNP-C, who consults on cannabis care through her business, Thrive to Care and Wellness Education Consulting, hopes to see cannabis education added to nursing program curricula in the next 5 years. We’ve got to educate all nurses, from LPNs to RNs to APRNs,” she said.

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