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I'm a nurse in a small clinic in a big city. We see many patients from diverse cultural and ethnic groups. How can I learn more about working with people from different backgrounds?
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The very fact that you want to learn about various cultural groups as a means to improving your nursing care practice is an important step in becoming culturally competent. Culturally competent nurses are those who make every effort to provide nursing care that is appropriate and consi
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9 steps to new health habits
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I'm really saddened when I see my patients continuing behaviors that contribute to their health problems, and I'm frustrated that it is so hard to help them make changes. Just teaching them about what they need to do doesn't seem to be enough. How can I be more effective?
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Almost every nurse has been in your shoes at one time, if not on a regular basis. We each know from personal experience in our own lives that changing unhealthy habits is hard to do. It helps
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What nurses need to know about alternative therapies
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More of my patients are using alternative therapies to western medicine. I don't know much about the therapies they use, and I need more information.
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been receiving increased attention from health professional as awareness it's presence has grown. CAM and integrative medicine are terms one hears frequently now in describing a holistic approach to health care. An excellent resource is t
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What’s nursing diagnosis all about?
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I'm an LPN, and I'd like to go back to school to become an RN, probably in a BSN program. I've looked at some of the textbooks a friend of mine uses, and at her assignments, and I'm thoroughly confused about the idea of nursing diagnosis. What does that mean?
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Nursing students and nurses with years of experience continue to debate the value of nursing diagnosis. Certainly the term can be confusing to the general public. At it's root, the idea has to do with d
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Is workplace violence a problem for nurses?
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I’m thinking of becoming a nurse, but I’m scared of reports of workplace violence. I’ve seen news reports lately about nurses who have been attacked or harmed by patients, and some about nurses who are bullied by other nurses! Tell me the truth: is violence against nurses common?
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Violence against nurses is not the norm. Most patients and family members are genuinely grateful for the care they receive, just as most health care workers are caring, compassiona
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Tips to survive your first clinical rotation
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I’m getting ready to start my first clinical rotation, but I’m terrified of making a mistake. How do I get past my fear? I’m afraid that I’ll “freeze up” because I’m so afraid of screwing up.
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Take a deep breath. No one expects you to think or act like an experienced nurse. Your first clinical experience is designed to get you acquainted with an actual health care environment. You'll get to meet and interact with real patients instead of pouring over
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How can I avoid nursing burnout?
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I'm graduating from nursing school this spring, and I'm considering a few different job opportunities. As a new nurse, I want to make sure I don't get in over my head. How can I find the right job for me so I don't get burned out too quickly?
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Congrats on thinking ahead! Not all nursing schools discuss the possibility of burnout, but burnout can be a problem in the nursing profession, as it is in most other caring professions. In fact, unacknowledged, untreated b
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Be SMART about your nursing education goals
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I have been unemployed in my current field, and I've decided to look into getting into the nursing profession. I know I'll need to go back to school, and the whole idea of that is pretty overwhelming. What ideas do you have for making this work in midlife?
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Let's think in terms of setting some goals to keep you moving ahead on your career transition. Tell yourself that it's a SMART move, and then remember that your career goals need to be Specific, Measurable
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Top oncology careers for nurses
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Can you discuss oncology jobs for nurses? Are there jobs outside of hospital shift work? Do I need a BSN?
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As in other specialty fields, oncology, or cancer care, is a broad area. Many options exist for nurses to work along the continuum from prevention to rehabilitation. Nursing positions may involve the acute care hospital, but opportunities are abundant in the community and outpatient settings also. Lets look at some options to consider.
Preventi
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What nurses need to know about Magnet hospitals
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What is a Magnet hospital? What difference will it make to me as a nurse if I work in a Magnet hospital or not?
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The concept of Magnet hospitals dates to 1983, when a study was done in an attempt to define the qualities of hospitals that were successful in attracting and retaining nurses. Conducted by the American Academy of Nursing, the study looked at work environments that were conducive to quality nursing. Outcomes of this work led to the designation of hos
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