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Jennifer Fink, RN, BSN

About Jennifer Fink, RN, BSN

Jennifer is a professional freelance writer with over eight years experience as a hospital nurse. She has clinical experience in adult health, including med-surg, geriatrics and transplant; she also has a particular interest in women’s health and cancer care. Jennifer has written a variety of health and parenting articles for national publications.
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Dr. Oz and his sexy dancing nurses

Really, Dr. Oz? We’re all for moving and grooving, but did you have to use sexy nurses to get your point across?

Affordable Care Act expands loan repayment options for nurses

Are you an advanced practice nurse who’s struggling with student loans? The National Health Service Corps can help.

French-speaking nurses needed in Haiti

International volunteers are still working to contain the cholera epidemic.

Nurses union a powerful political force

The National Nurses Union is one-year-old — and a force to be reckoned with.

A nurse we’re thankful for: The Dickies “American Worker of the Year”

A nurse we’re thankful for: The Dickies “American Worker of the Year”

Nursing is a tough job. That’s why it’s especially gratifying to see a nurse recognized and rewarded. Read her son’s moving essay that describes his mother’s devotion to nursing.

Doctor agrees that nurses play an important role in the future of health care

A prominent New York Times columnist calls for an expanded role for nurses, while the American Medical Association continues to engage in turf warfare.

Innovative funding program puts nurses at the bedside

To encourage hiring, an outside group will pay half of the wages of 35 new nurses for the first 90 days of employment. Do you think this is a good idea?

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How do I deal with getting a nursing job?

While it’s true that nurses, especially new nurses, are having to work harder than ever before to find job, nursing as a profession continues to have an excellent long-term outlook.

Nurse nabs record gator

Nurse nabs record gator

At work, Robert Ammerman is a caring and compassionate fellow. In the field, he’s a hunter extraordinaire.

MD + nurse error = wrong-site surgery

A article in the New England Journal of Medicine analyzes a surgery gone wrong. Have you ever seen errors in the OR?

Hurting a nurse is a felony

New York state recently passed the Violence Against Nurses Act. About time, or too little, too late?

Son nominates nurse mom as 2010 Dickies American Worker of the Year

Theresa Voss’ son knows what nursing is all about. His winning nomination letter led to his mom being named the 2010 Dickies American Worker of the Year.

No more getting “stuck at work.”

No more getting “stuck at work.”

You can thank your fellow nurses for the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, which is celebrating 10 years this month. The advocacy of the American Nurses Association and others means that nurses today can count on safer sharps in the workplace. See the story that brought the law about.

Nurses banned from flirting

Everyone knows nurses should refrain from on-the-job hanky panky — right?

Taiwan nurses petition to restrict nurse uniforms

If sexy nurse costumes get on your nerves, you’re going to love what the Taiwan Nurses Association is up to.