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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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Do we need HIPAA—for coworkers?

Sure, there are rules about patient privacy. But what about when our friends and associates count on us to keep their trusted information from becoming public knowledge?

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“I can’t find a job as a nurse–do I have to start over?”

“I’ve been unable to get a nursing job since last July. This is wreaking havoc on me not only career-wise, but emotionally as well. What can I do?

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Regrets of an experienced nurse…

Ask any experienced nurse if he or she has regrets, and they won’t be able to deny it— they have a bucket load.

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Nurses brush up with nurse refresher courses

Have you been away from the floor for an extended period of time? You can take a nurse refresher course to help!

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If I knew then what I know now: things I wish I’d known my first month on the job

Now that I’ve been a nurse for mrmph years, there are a few things that, looking back, I wish somebody had told me right off the bat.

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The “nursing experience” myth debunked

Every nurse has been told this during a conversation about job opportunities: “You need to get some regular floor experience before you specialize.” Not true!

5 surefire tips for IV cannulation success

5 surefire tips for IV cannulation success

Starting an IV is a skill like all others–practice makes perfect.

Quiet, please!

Quiet, please!

Nobody needs to tune out chaos and key into calm more than a nurse. Here, many different–and delightful–de-stressors that will bring you peace of body and mind.

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Why nurses really do what they do

Here’s what the hardcore clinicians like myself REALLY think about the smiles and niceties this week.

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Q:A Is there a cure for my ‘Cinderella Syndrome?’

There’s no reason to suffer in silence if you truly believe you’re being accorded less respect than you deserve.

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NCLEX Quiz: Infections

Thanks to antibiotics and antifungals, infectious diseases are no longer the scourge they once were. But are you up on the latest treatments?

Top 15 scrubs fashion blunders

Top 15 scrubs fashion blunders

One nurse’s hair was so long that a used bandage got caught in it. Seriously…don’t let that be you. Check out this hilarious DOs and DON’Ts guide and stay in style!

10 must-see medical movies

10 must-see medical movies

Whether you’re in the mood for a vintage drama or a wacky comedy, these Scrubs reader picks will be sure to entertain you as they have many nurses from generations past.

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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.