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Nursing Empowerment: A Pathway to Professional Success and Patient-Centric Care

Nursing Empowerment: A Pathway to Professional Success and Patient-Centric Care

Nursing empowerment is a critical aspect of quality patient care. If you’re a nurse, someone in the healthcare industry, or simply interested in understanding how empowered nurses can revolutionize patient care, this post is for you! What is Nursing Empowerment? Nursing empowerment is a multifaceted concept that is pivotal to nurses’ well-being and the quality of patient care they provide. But what does it mean to empower nurses? Let’s delve into the essence of this crucial concept. At its core, nursing empowerment is about providing nurses with the tools, authority, autonomy, and respect they need to excel in their roles. […]

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9 Best Community Colleges For Nursing

9 Best Community Colleges For Nursing

If you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career in nursing, you’ll enter a nursing school program. Check out this list of the best community colleges for nursing to find the program that’s the best fit for you. Nursing is one of the few careers that offer the opportunity every day to change the lives of patients. However, because it’s such a demanding field, becoming an RN requires several years of school, followed by passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Because the schooling takes so long, many nursing students opt to get their Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) as a strategic first step

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Many nurses practice nursing in ways that are less than traditional, such as authors. Check out these 5 books for nurses written by nurses.

5 Excellent Books For Nurses By Nurses

With over 3 million nurses in the United States it’s not surprising to hear about ways they practice nursing that are a little less traditional. Nurses are becoming authors at an increasing rate and bringing quality content to a growing library of books written for nurses. It’s not surprising that the best nursing books are written by men and women who have actually practice nursing and can identify with other nurses.And these nurse author aren’t just writing text books or “how to” guides for nurses. The are writing compelling stories of the drama they face everyday on the floor. They are writing powerful tales that nurses can identify with. They are telling the untold stories of patient care.

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11 Super Awesome Apps for Nurses

If you own a smartphone, and who doesn’t these days, you probably have a lot of apps on there, including plenty of games. There is nothing wrong with that, but you can also use your iPhone or Android phone to help with your nursing career.

From apps that help you study for your nursing board exams, to apps that help you to identify pills, there are plenty of apps that can help you to become more skilled nursing professional.

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Male Vs. Female Nurses Infographic

Male Vs. Female Nurses [Infographic]

As the world changes, there will be an increased need for nurses. Many men shy away from joining the nursing profession due to gender stereotypes. According to the latest statistics, of all of the nurses currently on the job, only 5.8% are men. This means that more than 94% of nurses are women.

The economy is one in which male nurses can have a promising career. Over 700,000 jobs in the industry will be available in the next few years. Men typically earn more than $1,100 per week which is a competitive starting salary in today’s job market.

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From White to Blue: Nursing Uniforms Evolve - blue nursing scrubs

From White to Blue: Nursing Uniforms Evolve

I know that many do not share my opinion in this, but I often long for those white uniforms. Though admittedly I became a nurse long after they went out of favor. So I would imagine that if it were something forced upon me as a way to oppress me my fondness would likely drastically decline. As much as I can appreciate having the freedom to choose scrubs in a variety of styles colors, deep down inside I admire the association of wearing white with the nursing profession. But it’s not the oppression or rigidity of nursing days gone by that I romanticized. It’s the image of strong, stoic women with integrity that just leaps off the page of the images of nursing days gone by.

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Historic Military Nursing Propaganda Images

Historic Military Nursing Propaganda Images

Memorial day is aside time set aside to honor members of the military. I wanted to take a moment to remember our nurses who are serving in the armed forces. They take care of the men and women who are taking care of us.

To the men and women who serve as military nurses, whether you be Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Core: Thank you for doing what you do!

In celebration of Memorial Day, please enjoy the The following beautiful examples of nursing military posters and war time propaganda.

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