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Marijke Durning

About Marijke Durning

Marijke is a professional writer who began her working career as a registered nurse over 25 years ago. After working in clinical areas ranging from rehab to intensive care, as a floor nurse to a supervisor, she found she could combine her extensive health knowledge with her love of writing. Although she has been published in a wide variety of publications for professionals and the general public, her passion is writing for the every day person to promote health literacy.
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NCLEX: Lab and test results pop quiz!

Student nurses, test your smarts. RNs, you passed the NCLEX once. Could you do it again?

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Should nurses believe in ghosts?

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you’ll probably hear many spooky stories during your years of practice. Here’s one of them—my own.

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Our favorite “Top Ten” nurse mugs

Whether you’re browsing for the perfect cup for your coffee or looking for a gift for a nurse or a nursing student, here are 10 mugs that look great and will give you a chuckle while taking a sip of your drink.

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WATCH: Unbelievable hospital scenes from TV

Docs pushing gurneys and doing science experiments with young patients? Nurses doing nothing but looking pretty and tottering about in high heels? Laugh at these priceless clips from Dr. Kildare, Marcus Welby, Doogie Howser, Grey’s, House and more!

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Our favorite bumper stickers for nurses!

Our top 10 favorite nursing decals would look great on your bumper or rear window. Commute to work with pride!

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NCLEX quiz: lab values

Quick: What’s a normal BUN? Potassium? Review basic — and essential labs — with our quiz.

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Are you a superstitious nurse?

Every good nurse knows not to say, “It’s a quiet day today!” See 9 more nurse superstitions and share your own!

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Top 10 sleep tips for nurses

Increase your chances of getting some quality sleep with these tips just for nurses.

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NCLEX quiz: How prepared are you?

Think you’re ready for the NCLEX? Double-check yourself with our quick quiz.

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Can fat nurses be good nurses?

If the role of a nurse is to teach patients and the public about healthy lifestyles, ask yourself if it’s possible for an overweight or obese nurse to be an effective nurse.

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5 fun facts about nursing students

Find out some fun facts that will prove to be food for thought the next time you set foot in a classroom or think about the fact that YOU are a nursing student!

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Quiz: Name that nursing credential

Ever wonder what the letters stand for behind some nurses’ names? Take this quiz and find out how many you actually know…

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NCLEX quiz: infections

Thanks to antibiotics and antifungals, infectious diseases are no longer the scourge they once were. But are you up on the latest treatments?

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How do I deal with attending patient funerals?

What happens when the exceptional patient crosses our path—the one who makes an impact on us or an imprint on our soul? These patients—and their family members—become dear to us and their death may affect us deeply.

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Too tattooed to be a nurse?

Visible tattoos may just be a no-no if you’re in nursing school, working in a hospital, or other healthcare settings. What do you think the guidelines should be?