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Why are there so many happy nurses in the Northeast?

Nurses have been telling us all week what makes them so happy. Find out why nurses in the Northeast are feeling good…

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?

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!

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!

U.S. nurses mobilize to treat soldiers with PTSD

It is estimated that one in six troops, which equates to more than 300,000 Americans, are affected by PTSD and TBI. More than 500 nursing schools and 160 nursing organizations have pledged to make a difference.

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Survey shows 85 percent of nurses want Drug Handbook app

A new survey has found that 85 percent of nurses and nursing students would like to be able to use smartphones to access current drug information.

Nursing trends around the world in the last decade

Changing nurse-to-patient ratios, gender roles in nursing and more most-know statistics from the past decade.

Why nurses over 50 can’t find jobs

It isn’t because we aren’t valuable. In fact, it may be just the opposite.

A follow-up to the issue of hospitals refusing to hire obese employees

A hospital in Texas is refusing to hire anyone with a body mass index over 35. We knew the issue would be polarizing, but couldn’t foresee the huge influx of responses from our Facebook fans. Read their honest, thoughtful answers.

The strain abusive patients put on a nurse’s performance

“He was aggressive, confrontational. But more than that, his voice had an edge to it that, I’ll reluctantly admit, scared me.” How hard is it for you to admit when your job has become too much?