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Capital investments

American Nurse

We might not think of ourselves as such, but nurses are the ultra-innovators of healthcare. Thinking critically, we respond continually to changes in our patients’ status and environment and keep them on the path to their best health. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Capital investments appeared first on American Nurse.

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9 Effective Workout Routines For Jobs With Long Work Duties

The Gypsy Nurse

Working long hours can be physically and mentally exhausting, taking a toll on your overall health. However, with the right preparation, you can improve your stamina and reduce the risk of injury. One of the best ways to prepare your body for long work hours is to exercise regularly. But with so many different workout routines out there, it can be challenging to figure out what works best for you.

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Cultivating change

American Nurse

Ryan Shaw knows the future starts now. Ryan J. Shaw, PhD, RN, serves on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Innovation Ad­visory Board, which provides strategic guidance and thought leadership for developing and executing innovation strategy for the ANA Enterprise. Shaw is an associate professor at the Duke University School of Nursing and director of their Health Innovation Lab, an accelerator to test new technologies and care delivery processes in both real and simulated clinical environment

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Inspiring Change: Aimee’s Transition from DJ to RN

The Nurse Break

Write your own article! Learn more Read other similar articles Hi, my name is Aimee and I have transitioned from singer/DJ to RN over the last 4 years! My partner Stu and I have survived a pandemic, built our first home and together we have raised a beautiful 5-year-old daughter named Peyton. I am a passionate Disney mum, I do sing-a-longs every morning with my daughter which has effectively prepared me for a life-long career in paediatric/neonatal nursing!

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Getting shots in arms

American Nurse

Stay current with vaccinations. Viral respiratory illness season has arrived. Many people may be behind with their annual and routine vaccinations. What can nurses do for patients, families, and ourselves? New immunizations are available, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have updated several vaccination… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

American Nurse

Takeaways: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics). Signs and symptoms include altered mental status, rigid muscles, and creatine kinase elevation. Treatment begins with cessation of the causative agent, and also may include aggressive body temperature reduction techniques, benzodiazepine and dantrolene administration, and electroconvulsive therapy.