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Imposter syndrome: When you feel like you’re faking it
Colleen Jackson recently was promoted to a clinical manager position on her unit. At first, she was thrilled with the opportunity to advance her…
How to avoid the pitfalls of social media
You may face serious consequences if you use social media and other new technologies inappropriately.
Issues up close Managing yourself
Learn to manage yourself before you try to lead anyone else. This was an important insight that 120 nurse managers in South Florida shared…
From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the field ASAP.…
From our readers: How mentorship affects retention rates of new nurses
You likely vividly remember the day you learned you were officially a licensed professional registered nurse. You were excited to be able to apply…
From our readers: Novice to expert—a nurse educator’s personal journey
Like new nurses, faculty move through various steps to become “experts.” Here is one teacher’s experience.
How to create “sticky” messages to influence others
Nursing has been ranked as the most trustworthy of all professions for the past decade, except for firefighters after 9/11. Being perceived as trustworthy…
Deep-brain stimulation: Hope for dystonia patients
Deep-brain stimulation can make a significant difference in the lives of patients with dystonia.
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
Building a sense of community on nursing units
Jeff Rawson, a new nurse graduate, works on a behavioral health unit. His manager believes his transition is going well—until Jeff asks to transfer…
You can help stop the cycle of teen bullying
Bullying refers to repeated negative activity or aggression intended to harm or bother someone that the aggressor perceives as less powerful. In many cases,…
So you want to get a doctorate. . .
This article helps you make crucial decisions on your path to the ultimate educational degree.
Imposter syndrome: When you feel like you’re faking it
Colleen Jackson recently was promoted to a clinical manager position on her unit. At first, she was thrilled with the opportunity to…
How to avoid the pitfalls of social media
You may face serious consequences if you use social media and other new technologies inappropriately.
Issues up close Managing yourself
Learn to manage yourself before you try to lead anyone else. This was an important insight that 120 nurse managers in South…
From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the…
From our readers: How mentorship affects retention rates of new nurses
You likely vividly remember the day you learned you were officially a licensed professional registered nurse. You were excited to be able…
From our readers: Novice to expert—a nurse educator’s personal journey
Like new nurses, faculty move through various steps to become “experts.” Here is one teacher’s experience.
How to create “sticky” messages to influence others
Nursing has been ranked as the most trustworthy of all professions for the past decade, except for firefighters after 9/11. Being perceived…
Deep-brain stimulation: Hope for dystonia patients
Deep-brain stimulation can make a significant difference in the lives of patients with dystonia.
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
Building a sense of community on nursing units
Jeff Rawson, a new nurse graduate, works on a behavioral health unit. His manager believes his transition is going well—until Jeff asks…
You can help stop the cycle of teen bullying
Bullying refers to repeated negative activity or aggression intended to harm or bother someone that the aggressor perceives as less powerful. In…