Wellness & Prevention
The best way to catch up on sleep
Sleep experts share their latest findings on nipping sleeping problems in the bud—before they begin.
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Why nurses must know how to protect themselves
Like many frontline workers, nurses can be exposed to physical danger in numerous ways. Here’s how to 1) avoid being a victim and 2) know what to do if you are attacked.
Read More...New insulin delivery devices may provide options for diabetic nurses
The number of cases of diabetes has increased by 25% over the last 20 years — and nurses are not immune.
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Why nurses “eat their stress”
Let’s face facts: More than half of all nurses are fat. Obese even. There may be a medical reason why your workday sends you to the fridge.
Read More...4 facts about nurse health dangers
Anyone who has ever worked in nursing knows that the job holds unintentional dangers, from poking yourself with a needle to slipping on a floor that’s wet with unidentified bodily fluids.
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4 facts about nurse health dangers
Anyone who has ever worked in nursing knows that the job holds unintentional dangers, from poking yourself with a needle to slipping on a floor that’s wet with unidentified bodily fluids.
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5 things to do right now to make yourself happier
In a fast-paced, high-impact profession like nursing, it’s important to think about your body as an investment. Here are great ways to invest in your health from morning ’til night.
Read More...16 tips to help sleepy nurses return to a safe and productive work environment
Be especially wary when the clock strikes 4 a.m…that’s when you’re most likely to goof up. This tip, along with many more ideas (and a bonus shift scheduling plan) will help you be a better nurse.
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How to spot, and conquer, “shift work disorder”
If you’re a night shift nurse, you may know this drill: Exhausted at work, then wide awake when it’s time to hit the sack. This sleep disorder can adversely impact not only your job performance, but also the quality and even duration of your life. We help you identify the symptoms.
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The nurse’s guide to preventing back pain
Here’s a three step regimen to help you avoid back injury. There’s nothing fancy here. You don’t need to be a gymnast or a yoga master. You just need to be willing to turn these simple exercises into your routine.
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Work rage
Have you ever been in a hostile workplace situation? Or just a really frustrating one? Enough to make you open the emergency chute?
Rebekah Child
Nursing school finals frustration
Student nurses are frazzled and panicking right now. You’ve been there. Got any advice for us?
Ani Burr
Stranger in a strange land
Male nurses are almost not existent in the clinics. Other than the MDs, I am the only guy on the floor.
Rob Cameron
The nursing “trade”
Is nursing considered a career or a trade? I am not just a skilled craftsman, I am an educated professional.
Sean Dent
A doctor in nursing uniform?
I love hearing about how the nurse practitioner is the “next best thing” in the medical profession. Is it?



