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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

My research shows that nurses are actively seeking employment to avoid burnout, but this often involves changing employers a decision that is personally and organisationally intense and costly. I argue that, to ensure they remain in the workforce long term, nurses should be trained in setting boundaries and prioritising self-care.

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“Wow, That Could Be Me One Day” – Wayne State’s Erik Carter Traces His Path from Teenage LVN to Nurse Educator

Minority Nurse

About two years later, Carter’s career lanes started to merge after yet another impressed colleague – this time, an African American faculty member – encouraged him to join the growing ranks of melanin-enhanced nurse educators. Below, he recounts his journey… Why did you become a nurse?

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Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital

Every Nurse

It May Soon Be a Requirement Why an RN-to-BSN With No Pre Reqs Can Hurt Your Career 6 Reasons Nurses Quit Develop These Nursing Skills to Maximize Patient Care 4 Elements of Time Management New Nurses Need to Know After receiving your hard-won nursing degree and license, you, like most new nurses, rightfully feel excited about your future.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Understanding the Role of a Registered Nurse Described by the American Nurses Association as the backbone of the American healthcare system, registered nurses play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive care they need. In all states, nurses are required to pass this exam to obtain licensure.

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What Is the Difference Between a Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

Post University

Interested in a career in nursing? If so, two common roles to consider include that of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a registered nurse (RN). So, what is the difference between a practical nurse and a registered nurse, exactly? These programs usually take just a year or so to complete.

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Colorado Nurses Foundation Presents Awards for Nursing Excellence

American Nurse

Andrea Pacheco, LPN , Exceptional Achievement by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Clinical Practice. Bethany Bernal, RN , Exceptional Achievement by a Registered Nurse in Community Nursing. Barbara Kent, LPN , Exceptional Achievement by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Community Nursing.

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

Inadequate training TCHHN, which first received American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet® recognition in 2010 and most recently in 2020, has over 2,000 frontline team members (including RNs, licensed practical nurses, and PCAs) who provide direct patient care.