• Now That’s How to Choose a Nursing Program

    01/14/2014

    Looking for a great nursing program? Here are 30 schools all across the US that you might want to consider. Most boast that admission criteria is strict! But these are some of the most fascinating schools and programs around. Nursing School Hub compiled this list of the Top 30 Cutting Edge Nursing Schools and each school had to fit at least one of the following criteria: Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Univ. in Nashville, TN amazing architecture cutting edge technology / infrastructure world class facilities world class faculty world class opportunities for experience recognition by other publications (such as US News & World Report) Many of these schools…

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  • Self-care From the Floor Up

    01/08/2014

    By Ashley Gainer We have all experienced long days spent standing, walking, reaching, rushing, pushing, and doing countless other things that keep us on our feet. It’s not uncommon to experience significant, if not excruciating, pain at the end of these long days – especially if we have multiple days in a row without much opportunity for a break. Having a hot soak and a foot rub can work wonders to relieve tired, aching feet, but many of us simply lack the time and a spare pair of hands to go through that routine each night. Fortunately, there are other things we can do to provide some relief. I don’t…

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  • Happy New Year!

    01/01/2014

    Each  new year represents a blank page for us to begin a new chapter of our journey. This opens up many many possibilities. Take time to reflect on the past and think carefully about the direction you wish to head in for this new chapter. Hopefully your path will bring you many new experiences and memories to cherish. Prepare to hit some bumps in the road and a few forks that will cause you to pause and question which way to go. Trust your gut feelings and once in awhile stick your neck out there and take a little risk. Look for the good in things and know in your…

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  • Reflect Back and Reward Yourself — You Are a Nurse, You Make a Difference!

    12/19/2013

    As 2013 comes to a close in the next 12 days, it’s time to reflect back on the year and find joy and rewards in the care you have given your patients. Take credit for making a difference is someone’s life. Feel honored and respected and appreciated even though there may have been few “Thank You’s” or little recognition of your efforts. This is part of being a nurse. More often than not, we don’t see our patients through to the ultimate outcome of their illness or injury. They are long gone from our care when they feel better and would express appreciation. Nurses make their own rewards. http://mrg.bz/cm6n2X I’m…

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