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22 cheap ways for nurses to de-stress

Any job in nursing can be stressful. Add in the hectic pace of a hyper-connected society (tweeting! status updates! ack!), and you’ve got a prescription for overwhelmed. Here, we give you a personal pause button.

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

8 ways to stay alert during a long shift

The advantages and disadvantages of the tricks nurses use to stay sharp (plus style points for each suggestion!)…

5 perfect gadgets to keep busy nurses in shape

5 perfect gadgets to keep busy nurses in shape

These 5 affordable, at-home gadgets will help you stay and keep in shape.

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Favorite nursing gear “must-haves”

Tips, tricks and secrets from fellow nurses about tried-and-true gear picks and how to keep everything organized (and not just in your pockets!).

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The dark side of the shift

Nurses: You can jumpstart your circadian rhythm to allow for easier transitions from the normalcy of day shift to the non-so-routine night shift.

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Secret things nurses REALLY think

Head Nurse Jo confesses some of the non-nursey thoughts that sneak into her brain, like, “Sometimes I don’t like you very much.”

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Top 10 weight management tips for nurses

As busy nurses with hectic schedules, it’s sometimes easier to counsel others on weight control than to work on the message ourselves. Here are easy ways to start right now.

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The sleepiness cure

We’re guessing you know that jet-lag feeling thanks to sleep deprivation. In fact, so many nurses suffer from lack of sleep that it has turned into one of the most widespread issues affecting patient care and a nurse’s own health. We turned to the experts for their answers.

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

Your body knows what it likes. It likes to sleep when it’s dark. And quiet. At night. Unfortunately, you may not have that luxury. Fortunately, your body can be tricked. And here are the ways to do it so you can get the rest you need.

The organized nurse

The organized nurse

Here are five savvy, stylish options for keeping things in their proper place.

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How do I deal with friends calling for a diagnosis?

The funniest requests are always things like rashes three states away…

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8 nurse-y resolutions that will stick

Are you thinking about those resolutions you made a few weeks ago? Scrap them if you’re already feeling guilty. Here’s why most resolutions don’t work, plus a new list for nurses in 2012.

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The profession with no excuses

It’s time to quit griping. If you don’t like being a nurse, change what you’re doing. That’s the beauty of the job.

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Do you have “nurse brownout”?

“Brownout” is that state of being just before burnout happens, when you’re feeling cynical, tired, less productive and fighting off a “Who gives a blank?” attitude.

Forward to the future

Forward to the future

What is your two year plan? Your five year? Your ten year?