Today (Sept. 25,2018) is National Register to Vote Day. Voting is a civic duty from the time American Citizens turn 18 until they are no longer alive or capable of making an informed decision. There are NO excuses! You can also check your voter registration status. Your rights depend on your voting wherever you live. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Midterm election Nov. 6 is fast approaching. For instance, in California the deadline is Oct. 22. There are many ways to register. USA.gov offers tips for each state on how to register and to vote. You may be able to register online. Military and those living…
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Never Forget
photo ©Kathy Quan No words needed. #NEVER FORGET! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: “ca-pub-6662909207833437”, enable_page_level_ads: true }); window.amznpubstudioTag = “daretodreampr-20”;
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That Certain Patient
Dianne Cabelus-Braley www.nursingtheneighborhood.com I think it’s safe to assume many of us as nurses at one point or another have had that certain patient that we somewhere along the way became a little attached to, maybe caring about a wee bit more than the rest. I realize as a nurse this probably is politically incorrect to say but this happens. We are human. But if we are performing our job correctly it is that we care more about not provide better care for certain patients from time to time. In other words… We kinda just like them better. That being said we as nurses take an oath and…
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Best New Grad Preceptor
Becoming a preceptor is an honor for many nurses. Yes, it’s going to be more work and you probably won’t get out on time while you’re doing it, but it can be quite rewarding in many ways. Like any new challenge, you need to prepare, and the better you prepare, the easier and more successful the outcome. Pixabay.com Onboarding a new nurse whether a new grad or even a seasoned nurse, needs to be a positive experience to make for a well-prepared, happy new employee. You need to help her/him learn the ropes and the culture of your facility and feel welcomed into the community with a strong understanding of…
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Flexi Clip Giveaway Winners!
Thanks again Laurie Young for your Lilla Rose Flexi Clip Giveaway. The 2 winners are Carol Chiocchi and Josette Stegmair. Congrats! Laurie will be in touch with each of you. Enjoy your Flexi Clip! Thanks for all the great entries. If you didn’t win, I hope you’ll keep Laurie in mind and support her business. These are really nice products.