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Is a “BSN in 10” law on the horizon for New York nurses?

Is a “BSN in 10” law on the horizon for New York nurses?

Do you think this bill would improve the nursing profession? Or would it lead to an even greater nursing shortage?

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A Scranton nurse still wears the traditional uniform every single day!

Uniform? Check. No jewelry? Check. Nurse’s cap? Check! Nurse Leona Campbell still wears the traditional nursing uniform. Find out why.

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Former nurse runs for Illinois Supreme Court justice

Former nurse Joy Cunningham is running for Illinois Supreme Court justice. Find out how this remarkable woman is a history-maker already.

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Tough love for “incivility” in nursing

I’m still trying to understand the uproar here. Incivility in the workplace is as old at time. Do you agree?

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Another viewpoint on Medscape’s “Incivility In Nursing” piece

Do women in the workplace cause the problem? Nurse Rene weighs in!

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Visitation in the ICU

I think we as nurses have to put our personal feelings aside and consider what is ideal and best for our patients. If that means structured visitation, great. If that means unlimited visitation, so be it.

X Factor Winner Melanie Amaro

The X Factor winner still dreams of being a nurse!

Melanie Amaro says she still plans to finish her nursing degree. Think she can do it while she’s on the road?

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Nurse paintings worth a lot of money

A painting of a “naughty nurse” recently sold for almost $6.5 million. Some say the painting (and others like it) demean nurses. Others see value in the paintings. What do you think?

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Registered Nurse becomes Army surgeon general

She’s not only the first non-physician, but the first woman as well. Are you smiling yet?

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Doctor pleads guilty in Texas nurse whistleblower case

A Texas doctor has pleaded guilty to criminal charges for retaliating against two nurses who anonymously reported him to the Texas Medical Board…

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Good news/Bad news: Nurse wrongly jailed, you can help

A former Arizona nurse has been in jail (unfairly) for seven years. Here’s what happened, and what you can do to help.

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Steve Jobs’ sister addresses his nurses

She described how her brother picked his nurses to illustrate how his lifelong impeccable judgement stuck with him until the end.

Good news/Bad news: Nursing jobs opening up, they will be filled by robots

Good news/Bad news: Nursing jobs opening up, they will be filled by robots

Well, the good news is a little scant this week, or at least questionable as to whether it’s good news at all.

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Michael Jackson’s nurse speaks out about his drug use

According to MSNBC, nurse practitioner Cherlyn Lee said she tried to dissuade Jackson from taking the powerful anesthetic propofol.

Bad news/Good news: Calif. nurse triples her pay with overtime, teachers in the state laid-off due to lack of funds

Bad news/Good news: Calif. nurse triples her pay with overtime, teachers in the state laid-off due to lack of funds

We like to feature two highlights each week that caught our eye.