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10 über-useful tips for getting what you want at work

Persuasive speaking not exactly your forte? You can still get exactly what you want (and need) on the job with these tips!

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The top 10 public health issues you’re seeing in the exam room

We asked our Facebook fans for the top public health issues they’re seeing in the exam room–how does your city compare?

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5 benefits to working an OR job

RNs working in the OR (known as circulators) experience many advantages that a standard floor nursing job just can’t offer. Here are five of the top benefits to working in the OR.

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Top 10 traits of nursing

Nursing is so much more than a job. It’s a path of continual development… marked by some of these specific things!

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7 ways for busy nurses to create balance in their lives

Work can have a way of taking over things like pleasure, social life, hobbies and health. How can an active nurse overcome these challenges? Read seven tips here!

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Top 10 ways you know you’re an agency nurse

What are some of the undeniable signs that you’re an agency nurse? Let us count the ways!

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8 things you can do to help your patients’ families

As a nurse, you can help guide a struggling family through the hospital ropes…but it’s hard to know what you can and should offer. Here’s my story and some tips.

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8 pros and cons of agency work

What’s agency nursing REALLY like? Here’s an inside look (including some things you may not have guessed).

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“My world is topsy-turvy! What do I do if my body clock is completely confused?”

YAWN! Without enough sleep, it may feel like your world is upside down…which isn’t so good for a busy nurse! Luckily, there are a couple of simple and practical things to try when your body clock is completely confused.

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More nurse-y uses for everyday things that’ll make your skin glow!

Try these super-simple makeup, exercise and nutrition tips to look your best in five minutes or less.

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A list of rules for nurses…from 1887

“Any nurse who smokes, uses liquor in any form, gets her hair done at a beauty shop or frequents dance halls will give the director of nurses good reason to suspect her worth, intentions and integrity.”

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Nurse-y uses for everyday things that’ll make your skin glow!

Tricks to bring the glow back to your face — perfect for nurses who need to bounce back fast from back-to-back shifts!

6 tips for a happy, healthy pregnancy while working as a nurse

6 tips for a happy, healthy pregnancy while working as a nurse

Here are six tips to help you have a happy, safe pregnancy…while still working as a nurse!

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The top 10 funniest explanations your patients have given you

Ever heard of “fireballs of the universe”? How about “oxygen addiction”? Click in to find out about these strange conditions.

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The funniest things your coworkers have ever said

Your coworker said WHAT?! We asked our Facebook fans for the funniest things their peers have ever said to them…read on for a big chuckle (and a few groans).