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Cynthia Dusseault

About Cynthia Dusseault

Cynthia Dusseault is a professional freelance writer with both a health and an education background. A former medical radiation technologist and elementary school teacher, she realized that no matter what she did, she was drawn to any task that involved writing, so she decided, over a decade ago, to write full-time. Since then, she has written for a variety of magazines and websites including Nursing PRN, National Review of Medicine, University Affairs, Your Health, Education Leaders Today, Today's Parent, Children's Playmate, WeightWatchers.ca and many more. She has written about topics such as asthma, genital herpes, circumcision, teleradiology, body art, learning disabilities and exercise trends, and she absolutely adores the fact that writing—particularly doing the research for the articles she writes—makes her a lifelong learner.
Remembering military nurses on Memorial Day

Remembering military nurses on Memorial Day

Along with the soldiers who go to war, nurses go as well—not to fight in battle, but to help save the lives of injured soldiers and to provide comfort to those soldiers they cannot save.

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8 ways nurses can make extra cash

From medical transription to call center nursing to immunization clinics, here are some “moonlighting” ideas that are perfect for nurses (plus tips on how to get in the game).

Doctor tributes to nurses!

Doctor tributes to nurses!

These stories, volunteered by doctors who genuinely delighted in sharing them, are sure to erase any doubt that [most] doctors do appreciate nurses.

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What does a winning nursing job applicant look like?

Here are four steps to market yourself so that you can land that coveted nurse job.

6 best ‘daily deal’ sites for nurses

6 best ‘daily deal’ sites for nurses

Are there certain daily deal sites that are better for nurses than others? We think so! These six offer an array of appealing…and steep…discounts.

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The best and worst states to be a psychiatric nurse in 2012

Where will you get paid more? Where are there jobs to be had? And where is the best standard of living? We narrow it down to two states where you should start your search.

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3 ways to break out of the “sleepy nurse” rut

Rotating shifts, night shifts, double shifts, 12-hour shifts…these all play havoc with your circadian rhythm. Your solution may lie in behavioral therapy, sleep assessment or bright light therapy. Here’s why.

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The best and worst states to be a CNA in 2012

So, which states should you set your sights on if you’re a CNA looking for a job and you have nothing holding you to any particular place?

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The best and worst states to be an RN in 2012

As an RN in the United States, here’s where you’ll fare best in terms of salary, job prospects and quality of living during this era of high job growth?

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5 lessons from nursing greats of the past

Lesson #1: Strive for change when change is warranted. Lesson #5: It’s never too late to do something great.

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2012 astrological forecast for nurses

What will the year ahead bring you? Will you get a raise? Will you get buried with a huge patient load? Will you meet your soulmate?

The one thing nurses shouldn’t put off

The one thing nurses shouldn’t put off

Before this year comes to an end and the new one is upon you, put yourself first for a while. That’s right. Spend some time making a plan that will keep you from ignoring yourself any longer.

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Tips on how to thank nurses (a helpful guide for your manager)

Just a little gratitude goes a long way. Here’s a list of ways that your bosses can make your life just a little sweeter. Just print it out and post it anonymously in the nurse’s station, the break room, and drop it on your manager’s desk as you walk by…

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Will nursing be the highest paid job of the future?

Wage trends? We’ve got ‘em here. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results (maybe they’ll influence your choice of specialty, too!)….

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Should nurses sign off of Facebook?

Some nurses have been a tad imprudent with their posts, divulging confidential information about patients and hospital happenings.