Amazon Prime Day Deals are offering 20% discounts and more. Check out some of these silly and serious deals for nurses. Good through midnight 7/13/22 Here are some other deals to check out as well: Figs Scrubs 3M Littman Classic III stethoscope 3M Littman Cardiology IV Compression socks for plantar fasciitis Calf length compression socksBackpack/purse with 19 pockets and USB charging port in Multiple colors Multi-color pens Looking for some great self-care items? Check out these offers. Shower Steamers or Bath Balms Wine tumbler or wine glass Nurse theme throw blanket There are also some great deals on electronics. Happy shopping! Please note these contain affiliate inks and I…
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How key nursing trends for 2022 are evolving
In December 2021, Nursing News from AmericanMobile.com predicted key nursing trends for 2022. Let’s check in on a few of the key points and see how they are holding up mid 2022. 1) COVID-19 takes a toll. The country continues to reel under the pressure of the pandemic. Nurses are exhausted and burning out quickly. It’s now estimated that a third of nurses will leave the profession this year. At the time of this article travel nursing was on an exponential growth path, but when COVID funding was not renewed by Congress, testing slowed, and health care sources had to begin billing insurances and taking losses, many institutions have turned…
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Always a Nurse
As Nurses Month comes to a close …. Enjoy! From ZDoggMD
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How To Reduce and Manage Stress During Nursing School
Between assignments, exams, labs, clinicals, and trying to balance a social life, there’s no doubt that nursing school causes students an immense amount of stress. Learning how to manage and reduce stress in nursing school is essential. Studies show that nursing students experience a higher level of stress compared to students studying other health sciences. Whether you’re an aspiring nurse or an RN going back to school, nursing students have a lot of weight on their shoulders. Although nursing school comes with its challenges, it’s arguably one of the most rewarding careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s projected that the employment of registered nurses is to grow…
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How Assisted-Living Facilities Endangered Patients During the Pandemic
A guest post by Farlyn Lucas Last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States and the globe, nursing homes around the nation became some of the deadliest, most dangerous places to be for elderly citizens. Eighteen months later, over 185,000 long-term care residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities have died, accounting for 31% of all COVID deaths in the U.S. Unfortunately, no single factor or event can explain why assisted living facilities became ground zero for the coronavirus nationwide. The deadly storm that would start to unfold in early 2020 was already years in the making. For starters, analyses of annual Medicare data suggest that…