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Effective Nursing Interventions for Anxiety

Effective Nursing Interventions for Anxiety

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Being admitted to the hospital can be a jarring experience. You start the day, living your normal routine, and before you know it you’re lying on a stretcher under intense fluorescent lights with people hovering over you, poking you with needles and talking in a language you’re not really familiar with. Sounds like a scene from a horror movie. Nursing Interventions for Anxiety But nope, this is what our patients go through. And now, as they lie there with all of this going on around them, they contemplate if the life that they loved is perhaps gone and they have […]

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How to Find the Best Nursing Shoes

How to Find the Best Nursing Shoes

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Do you really need the best nursing shoes to fit your hectic lifestyle? Absolutely. You can’t just wear ordinary athletic shoes when the going gets tough and expect them to perform as well as the best nursing shoes or nursing clogs. The right pair of shoes can improve your comfort, safety and performance multi-fold. Most importantly, they help you put your best foot forward. What to look for in the Best Nursing Shoes Let’s start with the soles. Soles Outsole The best nursing shoe starts with a non-slip outsole that is either molded of long-lasting rubber or razor-cut rubber (or

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Super Cute Nurse Cakes from Pinterest

Super Cute Nurse Cakes from Pinterest

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There any many celebrations and occasions that justify having an awesome nurse cake. Here are just a few:

Getting accepted into Nursing School
Graduating from Nursing School
Getting your first nursing job
Getting a promotion into a administrative nursing job
Coming off a 5 day stretch of 12 hours shifts
Okay… so the last one may have been a little much, but there are still plenty of awesome reasons to have a nurse themed cake.

Check out these awesome Nurse and medical themed cakes found on Pinterest.

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Wearing the best scrubs to work means you’ll be comfortable, professional, and ready to tackle anything. Let's talk features that the best scrubs have.

The Best Scrubs Have These 5 Must-Have Features

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As a nurse, we move and basically live in our scrubs. Sure, they have to be comfortable. But the scrubs that truly stand out have these must-have features. Thank you to IguanaMed for partnering with us on this post. Wearing the best scrubs to work means you’ll be comfortable, professional, and ready to tackle anything… Well, maybe not anything. But you’ll certainly have an edge. What you wear to work impacts your ability to perform your job and provide patient care. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about nursing shoes, great stethoscopes for nurses, and even cool lab jackets

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We all need encouragement. When the chips are down, one of these powerful, Florence Nightingale Quotes, could inspire you to take action and move forward.

10 Powerful Florence Nightingale Quotes

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Being a nurse is not without facing challenges and stress every day at work- whether it’s facing off against a senior doctor, helping a seriously ill patient overcome pain, or preparing for a test. For times when you’re feeling low and down, it might help to seek inspiration from great people. When the chips are down, one of these powerful, Florence Nightingale Quotes, could inspire you to take action and move forward. Believe me, not only can it motivate you to confront your problems but it can also encourage you to pursue challenging goals. Florence Nightingale is a powerful nurse

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3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses

3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses

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Would you believe me if I said your next day at work might be your best yet- but only if you wear the best outfit? We don’t mean matching your scrubs to your nursing shoes. We’re talking about compression clothing, particularly compression stockings for nurses. Here are three things you need to know about compression stockings before you run out and buy a pair. 3 Things You Need to Know About Compression Stockings for Nurses They Help You Find More Energy A study conducted by French scientists found that during 15 minutes of running activity at about 80% of their

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Let's review the pros and cons of buying scrubs at a premium price and buying cheap scrubs. Can cheap scrubs perform as well as expensive scrubs?

Are Cheap Scrubs as Good as Expensive Scrubs?

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Let’s review the pros and cons of buying scrubs at a premium price and buying cheap scrubs. Are Cheap Scrubs as Good as Expensive Scrubs? If you’re in the market for nursing scrubs, there are a few things you should keep in mind. You could buy a bunch of cheap scrubs and save money, or invest in a couple of pairs of finely-made scrubs that might look better and often last longer. Some of my best scrubs are not expensive- scrubs that aren’t necessarily top-quality but look decent, and with just a little extra care can last a while. Maybe

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5 Best NCLEX Review Books

5 Best NCLEX Review Books

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So you’ve worked pretty hard to complete your basic nursing program successfully. Now the only thing standing between you and your all-important nursing license is the NCLEX-RN examination. Choosing the best NCLEX-RN study materials wisely is critical for maximizing your chances of passing the examination with a top score, and we want to help you wade through the many choices that are available in the market. Best NCLEX review books As you would know, the NCLEX-RN exam is designed to determine whether applicants for licensure as registered nurses have the necessary level of skill and knowledge required to practice knowledgeably,

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Nurses Need to Learn the Business of Blogging

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I have helped many nurses discover blogging, learn more about blogging, and even encouraged some (like my friend Nurse Eye Roll) to come out of the anonymous blogging and social media closet. I’ve spent countless hours researching the skills, tools, and methods needed to be a successful blogger and have grown a site that attracts over 100,000 visitors every month. It’s time that I start lighting more torches in the world and teach nurses the business of blogging.

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Most comfortable nursing shoes.

How to find the Most Comfortable Nursing Shoes

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Did you ever buy a pair of nursing shoes and have them hurt your heels? When you’re always running around, picking up commands and following instructions carefully, you just cannot afford to be spending time feeling miserable about your aching feet. We really cannot emphasize how important it really is to stay comfortable all day when you’re on your feet. That’s precisely why we have put together this piece so you know what to look for when you’re in the market for the most comfortable nursing shoes. How to Find the Most Comfortable Nursing Shoes Material and Construction Nursing shoes

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