For many, the holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, but for nurses, their work doesn’t stop. Nurses work on shifts, but some will volunteer to work on Christmas so others can spend time with their families. The entire hospital works together to make holidays a happy time for their patients. Decorations like trees, cards, and tinsel are
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You’ve done it. You submitted your resume and cover letter, and you just made it through a nursing job interview with the manager for a nursing job you really want. Now what? Do you wait for a call? No, you get your ducks in a row, follow up in a timely manner and plan your next move. Take Stock in
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Made My Day By Cecilia Garrabrant, RN The sun was almost setting when I drove home from work. I was tired like most days, but even more so on this particular day – mostly because I had just received some bad news. Despite being preoccupied, I decided to go to the grocery store to get milk and fruit anyway. As
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Why Am I a Nurse? In 1994, I was an Army Medic at a desolate post in Northern California. We were in the middle of nowhere, and the nearest hospital was an hour away. Our post had a clinic with two medics on duty and a doctor on call. One night a civilian drove her husband, who was having chest
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Taking the time to say thank you can have an immediate and long-lasting impact on the person you’re thanking. It can uplift spirits or turn an “I wish I hadn’t gotten out of bed” day into the best day of the week (or year!). It can change a person’s perspective on life and positively affect interactions with others during the
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As your nursing career evolves — through different specialties, roles, skills, and achievements — so should your resume. A strong resume tells the story of your path through the profession and showcases what you’ve learned and accomplished along the way. Each nursing job you apply for is unique. Make sure your resume matches the particulars of each job. Target your
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All leaders should use this month as an opportunity to recognize and thank nursing staff for their heroism. Below are a few ideas I’ve collected for how to celebrate your nursing workforce: Thank their families. Nurses’ families have been making sacrifices throughout the epidemic so their loved ones can deliver care. Show your appreciation by mailing a thank-you note and
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Working in Ireland can be a very rewarding experience. However for first time Nurses arriving in Ireland, it is best to be aware of the Irish Visa and Work Permit requirements before travelling. Visas/Work Permits Citizens of certain countries need a visa in order to come to Ireland. You may apply for an Irish visa at your nearest Irish Embassy
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As a working professional, you may not always have the time to stay on top of current topics you find interesting. Your schedule is too tight that you can’t read nursing journals or browse medical websites. This is where nursing podcasts can help. You can listen to them on your way home or even while you’re exercising. You can even
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People deal with stress in different ways. But as nurses, you probably feel more stress and heightened anxiety because of your work and worrying about your friends and family. What you’re going through is normal. However, as you already know, chronic stress won’t do anything good for your health. To help ease your anxiety and worries, take a few minutes
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