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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…

25 prayers for nurses

25 prayers for nurses

Whether you’re struggling with a difficult coworker or coping with the death of a patient, there’s a prayer for every part of your day…on any kind of day. Is there a prayer here for you?

Are you on overload?

Are you on overload?

No need to let stress overtake your life. Here, some simple solutions to ensure that doing what you love still means loving what you do.

Decisions, decisions: Your answers to daily dilemmas

Decisions, decisions: Your answers to daily dilemmas

Sleep or work out? Glossy lips or matte? Who has time to find answers to these questions when patients are calling and doctors are bellowing? Scrubs! We did the legwork, so just settle in and read on.

Under stress and overwhelmed

Under stress and overwhelmed

Sure, nurses get burned out. But experts (in and out of the field) agree: You don’t have to let stress harm your health, ruin relationships or crash the career you love. When you’re at the end of your rope, here’s how to cope.

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20 health and safety tips for frazzled nurses!

From your crazy morning commute to skipped lunches—not to mention your patient load that’s extra heavy—what’s a nurse to do when he is beset by threats from all sides? Well, make a list, of course!

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Love and work – the dish about dating coworkers

An “office romance” in nursing can present a serious set of challenges in an already challenging environment. Here are some tips should you decide to dive in.

The fit-for-work workout for nurses

The fit-for-work workout for nurses

Did you know that only truck drivers, laborers and movers get injured more often than nurses? Here are eight exercises you can do to protect your body.

Winning at losing: How four nurses beat the battle of the bulge

Winning at losing: How four nurses beat the battle of the bulge

Stress plus long hours usually equals unhealthy food choices and nearly nonexistent exercise. That, in turn, equates to putting on pound after unwanted pound. But as these four RNs have clearly proven, beating the battle of the bulge is entirely doable.

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Lying down on the job

I’ve been a nurse for 33 years and I DID do something a little bit “crazy” once. I figure, gotta deal with stress somehow—why not laugh while you’re at it?

10 reasons why nurses get sick

10 reasons why nurses get sick

We sure don’t practice what we preach all the time do we? C’mon admit it. Do you wash your hands every single time you go in and out of every patient room? Before and after every contact?

4 yoga poses for a healthy back

4 yoga poses for a healthy back

Yoga can do more than give you inner peace. It can save your aching back. Here, with images, are some gentle poses you can do to counteract the danger.

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The #1 piece of advice nurses ignore

All nurses have heard this piece of advice—mainly because we’re the ones giving it! So where’s the disconnect?

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

Do you know the signs of shift work disorder?

This sleep disorder can adversely impact not only your job performance, but also the quality and even duration of your life. Here’s an easy guide to the symptoms.

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Survey results: The #1 cause of a nurse’s stress

Scrubs magazine analyzed the results of a nursing “Work Stress Profile” and discovered some interesting facts. You may be surprised at what factors contribute to a nurse’s stress!