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Thank You, Nurses – Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

Thank You, Nurses - Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

You know you need to maintain those CEUs, so why not take advantage of a free nurse CE? Western Schools, a nationally accredited provider of continuing education courses for nurses, is giving nurses a free CE course during May 1-12 to celebrate Nurses Week. Click here to get yours.

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WATCH: Head Nurse Jo’s Handy Dandy Physican-Speak Translation Guide

WATCH: Head Nurse Jo’s Handy Dandy Physican-Speak Translation Guide

Doctor: “The patient is an extremely pleasant, middle-aged man.” Translation: The patient talks a lot.

What nurses should look for in a boss

What nurses should look for in a boss

Last week I sent an email to my boss explaining that I am interested in moving up the ladder. I received an email back that really just shot me down. I am seriously considering leaving because of the lack of support she’s given me.

10 songs to help you relax

10 songs to help you relax

To recover from the noise and stress of your workday, try these 10 songs recommended by nurses as a soothing balm for your heart and soul.

WATCH: These ped-onc patients are ‘stronger’

WATCH: These ped-onc patients are ‘stronger’

Kelly Clarkson’s song “Stronger” is given a whole new meaning when performed by these young patients and their nurses…

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When you don’t “click” with your nursing instructor

There are those instructors that we love, but what do you do when you have an instructor that doesn’t understand you? What happens when you don’t “click”?

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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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Moonlighting: Nurses reveal their side jobs

We asked our Facebook fans what kind of side jobs they have (or have had) to make some extra dough; check out their answers for some inspirations and, occasionally, warnings!

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Top 3 challenges for an LPN

Do these roadblocks sound familiar to you? Here are some tips for frustrated LPNs…

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5 powerful tips to handle technology changes in nursing (and not go crazy!)

There are ways that a busy nurse can handle the technology changes and still stay safe, sane and patient-focused.

Don’t burn your bridges

Don’t burn your bridges

What you say or do here will eventually make it to the hospital on the other side of town. Here’s an example…

The color white: A nurse’s artistic expressions

The color white: A nurse’s artistic expressions

Julianna Paradisi, the RN and OCN, freely explores her emotions through blog posts as well as brushstrokes, drawing inspiration from her 24 years in pediatric intensive care and adult oncology.

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Does your nurse manager see you as confident?

Questioning yourself is normal. But if you compare yourself to your preceptor, who has several more years of experience, you’re only going to drive yourself crazy.

The battle against burnout

The battle against burnout

Death and disease may be all in a day’s work, but they can take a terrible toll on your soul. Although it’s never easy, sometimes just the simple pleasures of life off the floor can provide the perfect antidote.

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10 highly effective habits for online nursing school students

#3. Think cheap. The local thrift store is a great place to buy used office furniture or a comfortable chair. And you’re going to be doing a lot of sitting.

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Are you making these 5 big communication mistakes?

Don’t make these mistakes when communicating with patients or their families (like I did…ahem)!