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10 things to NEVER say to a nurse

10 things to NEVER say to a nurse

Ever felt like slapping a bandage over an obnoxious mouth? Then you probably heard the kind of stuff that can get under even the most tolerant nurse’s skin.

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Round up: How to deal with nightmare coworkers

Nurses have enough things to worry about, and struggling with opposition from your own team shouldn’t be one of them! Check out our tips on how to deal.

How do I deal with a brand-new nurse?

How do I deal with a brand-new nurse?

Introduce her to the other staff members and give her “the inside scoop”—you know, how things really run on your unit…

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Q&A: Do I need to know basic phrases in a second language to compete as a nurse?

See our best answer and also how many of your peers are learning a foreign language to stay on top of their game.

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5 tricky hospital situations resolved

To succeed in the workplace, you need more than mad clinical skills. You need excellent interpersonal skills as well. What would you do if a colleague dissed you at work?

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20 bad behaviors that will tick off your coworkers!

Enter into the following bad behaviors at your own risk! Don’t say you weren’t warned!

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How to handle workplace bullying

“Nurses eat their young.” Workplace bullying happens everywhere, but nursing somehow has a patent on it. We bully so much, we even have a catchphrase. Ever worked with a nurse who intimidated you? How about degraded you? Questioned your abilities? [...]

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How do I deal with working holidays?

Heading into work while your family gathers for the holiday? We’ll help you cope.

How to handle MD bullies

How to handle MD bullies

“There’s a doctor in our unit who is notorious for being in a bad mood…all of the time. He’s unfriendly to the patients, barely tolerates his fellow physicians and is a monster to the nurses.”

How do I deal with nurse bullies?

How do I deal with nurse bullies?

Any nurse who has been rejected by a nurse clique or has been the victim of another nurse’s malicious gossip wonders, “Weren’t we all supposed to grow out of this?”

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How do I deal with sexual harassment from a patient?

As a caregiver, you may find yourself responsible for the well-being of someone who treats you in a lewd manner. Here’s how to stay cool.

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How to deal with overbearing doctors

These 5 tips will help you cope with arrogant, uncooperative MDs.

12 things to never say to older and younger coworkers

12 things to never say to older and younger coworkers

Bridge the generation gap at work with the help of our cheat sheet.

How do I deal with an unhelpful charge nurse?

How do I deal with an unhelpful charge nurse?

Few things are more frustrating than working with someone who just doesn’t get it. But before you blow up, take a deep breath. Then ask yourself: What exactly is the problem?

How to deal with an unreasonable boss

How to deal with an unreasonable boss

You’ve hit a wall trying to deal with your manager. Here are three steps to get you through.