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To Work on Not to Work While in Nursing School: That is the Question

Many nursing students struggle with making a decision about whether they should work or focus completely on their education while they are in nursing school.

If you are in nursing school or are exploring nursing as a potential career, you may find yourself asking:

Should I work while going to working school?
Will I be able to make the same grades?
What about my kids and family? Will I have any time for them?
Will I be able to pay my bills if I don’t work during nursing school?

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How to Save on Textbooks: ebook and Physical Textbook Rentals

If you’re in nursing school you are already aware of just how expensive text books are. But did you know that you have save money by renting your textbooks? Not only can you save money, but you can also decrease they amount of books you have to lug around by renting ebook versions of your needed texts. Your shoulders and back will thank you for that.

Have you ever thought about renting your textbooks instead of purchasing?

Do you sell your books back at the end of each semester? Or do you hold onto them?

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The Doctor-Nurse Relationship: Nurses Teach Doctors More Than You Think

Many nurses are able to carry a great sense of pride knowing that their knowledge and expertise is shared with others. In addition to helping to train an educate new nurses in the workforce, many nurses also are unofficially tasked with the role of helping to educate young doctors. Most physicians would likely agree that in their early days as doctors they learned a great deal about treating patients thanks to the wisdom and guidance of senior nurses.

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Amazon.com Will Pay for You to Go to Nursing School - amazon

Amazon.com Will Pay for You to Go to Nursing School

Just a few short days ago, Amazon had an open letter to their customers discussing the Amazon Career Choice Program. It’s really uplifting to hear of a company that supports their employees by more than jus giving them a paycheck. There is more to a job than just getting a paycheck. In order to be truly happy at your work, you must be fulfilled.

Amazon.com understands that not every employee who is on staff has the intention of staying there forever. But rather than punish them for having the desire to grown, learn, and better themselves, Amazon will pay for it!

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Car Insurance Discounts for Nurses

Car Insurance Discounts for Nurses

Finding affordable car insurance can seem like an almost impossible task. These days it is easier to shop around and compare rates to make sure you get the best deal possible on your auto insurance policy premiums. The good news is that for those who work in the nursing industry, your ability to get even lower rates may have just gotten easier.

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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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