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Nursing Without the Burnout: Flexible Career Paths for Lower Stress

Daily Nurse

Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer. In recent years, several new fields have arisen to give nurses lower-stress career options: home healthcare, telehealth, and continuing education for future nurses.

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Some patients avoided emergency care out of fear that they would be stranded for hours away from the reservation or be unable to pay their medical bills from a different facility. I also found hospice care to be rare on the reservations where I’ve served. Limited income also plays a role in families’ healthcare decisions.