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How Beth Quatrara is Shaping the Future of Nursing—One Student (and Puppy) at a Time

Daily Nurse

Ive gotten smart, so now I pick them up over the summer when things arent as busy, and I can get them potty-trained before the first day of classes, Quatrara said. Through her commitment to raising future service dogs, she brings an unexpected but comforting presence to the academic setting. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

This role can be less stressful due to: Regular business hours Focus on care coordination rather than hands-on nursing Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients Requirements usually include an RN license and several years of clinical experience.

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Using the New Year to Kickstart Change in Your Life

Minority Nurse

Whether its a career change , moving to a new area, building a business, or another personal goal, a new year can be a great time to start a new change because of how it can feel like a fresh start to improve our lives with exciting opportunities. The saying new year, new you never gets old, and its popular for a reason.

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Exploring Nursing Specialties, You Need to Know About

Minority Nurse

Or, if you’re a nurse in the workplace, you might think it’s time for a career change. Nurse Entrepreneur Nurse entrepreneurs work for themselves, taking on all the risk and responsibility of running their own businesses. Others prefer to work on their own early in their careers.

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Change, Meaning, and Your Nursing Career 

Minority Nurse

The sands of your career and the healthcare industry can also change. Here are some observations I’ve heard from nurses I’ve spoken with: Healthcare is becoming more corporatized, and the healthcare business feels more focused on money than human beings. The bullying and incivility at work is terrible and demoralizing.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

Nursing is a second career for me. I graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 with a BS in business administration. I even had my own business for a few years. My family’s example of hard work and never giving up helped me make a career change. Why did you become a nurse?

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Reframe Your Thinking About Your Nursing Career

National Nurses in Business Association

Reframe Your Thinking -National Nurses in Business Association -It was a treat when I went to my daughter’s final basketball game yesterday.