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“Treat ‘em and street ‘em” no longer working in many ERs

Hospitals around the country are setting up programs to provide help for “super-utilizers” of emergency rooms…do you think they’ll be successful?

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Words from a Boston nurse

A nurse who tried to save a victim of the Boston Marathon bombings has a message for her family.

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Nurse Jackie premiered last weekend – did you watch?

The Showtime series about nurses has returned! Are you tuning in for season 5?

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Is it hard for nurses to be patients?

Shazia Memon, a pediatric critical care nurse in New York City, thinks nurses make for some of the worst patients. Do you agree?

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Registered nurses now serving at the local library?

Books, librarians, and…nurses? Tucson has become the nation’s first city to add RNs to some branches. Find out why.

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Tune in to Scrubs on RN.FM Radio!

Nurse Sean has the details on tonight’s live podcast…will you be tuning in?

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Dr. Eric Topol extols mobile health technology on “Rock Center”

“Rock star of science” Topol previews his new brand of medicine…and discusses how patients need to take ownership of their own health. Are you on board?

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Trend Report: Nurses could gain independence from doctors

Do you want to work at a doctor-free practice?

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Study says that nurses with baccalaureates reduce mortality rates

This new study claims to be the first to show that patient mortality rates drop as a nurse’s higher education level rises.

Kentucky nurses shave their heads to support cancer patients

Kentucky nurses shave their heads to support cancer patients

Two Kentucky nurses have gone under the razor to call attention to the need for a cancer cure. See the video.

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News for nurses roundup: Hospitals find a new way to recruit new hires

Hospitals are hitting your favorite social media platforms in search of new hires. Would you apply to a job via Facebook or Twitter?

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Nurses weigh in on the great dress code debate

We asked our Facebook fans if the dress codes are “working” at their hospital. You’ll love the honesty.

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When is it okay to break the rules?

An 87-year-old woman died after a nurse – following the facility’s policy – refused to provide CPR to her after she collapsed.

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Time magazine lists jaw-dropping pay for “nonprofit” hospital CEOs

Ever wonder exactly how much the CEO at your hospital is making? Click in to see the list of 10 nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. and how much the top brass are taking home.

Boy, are you going to stand out!

Boy, are you going to stand out!

Everyone knows that the New Yorker’s standard issue uniform is all black. Well, now it’s all white. NY nurses are being color-coded, and it’s creating quite a few frowns. Read all about this and more nurse quotes of the week.