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Scholarship Opportunities for Nursing School

Nurses play a critical role in every patient’s life. Individuals encounter nurses from the moment they are born to the moment we take our last breath. The role of a nurse is evolving in healthcare from assessing patients, identifying issues, implementing interventions, and following up on outcomes. These skills are only a fraction of what…

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Can Working Out Help Prevent Injuries?

As nurses we know that work related injuries can be high for our profession. Below is a contributing post about these daunting statistics, and a brief overview about the benefits of an exercise routine.  According to the Economic Policy Institute, on the job injuries alone cost $192 billion a year on average in the United…

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Considering a Nursing Career? Five Good Traits to Have

Graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX is the obvious first step to becoming a registered nurse. Education and clinical training are certainly a critical component to a nurse’s success, however there are certain traits that set apart truly great RNs. For some, these traits mark the difference between surviving and thriving. Although most…

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5 Time Management Tips for Nurses

Nurses bring their expertise and talent to many different areas of healthcare, however; all nursing positions share the challenges of effective time management. With frequent interruptions, unexpected additional tasks and working with the unpredictable dynamics of health, it is no wonder that even the most organized nurses find time management success a challenging feat. Although…

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Workout While on Business Trips

Were you embarrassed because your arms were wiggling and jiggling every time you gestured toward your PowerPoint at your last business meeting? Or are your pants becoming just a tad too tight? Sneak in some workouts while you’re on the road. Business trips can make it hard to stay in shape. Hours spent sitting in…

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5 Must-Have Apps for Nursing Entrepreneurs

Keeping all your productivity tools on your desktop isn’t the best option for nurses who are continually on the  move—but the ever-expanding market for mobile apps makes it easy to run your nursing business from your phone or tablet. Here are a few essential apps to keep you informed, productive, and profitable. Nursing Central by…

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Salary Benefits of Travel Nurses

Ready to quit your job as a staff nurse, or are you thinking about nursing options after graduation? Looking for ways to branch out, but want to keep working with amazing people? It might be worth considering a career as a travel nurse. You choose where you want to go to fill a hospital’s short-term…

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