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3 Easy Lunch Break Exercises To Combat Fatigue
09 / 04 / 20
by Mikey Michl, RN
As a nurse who works on the floor for twelve hours per shift, I am familiar with the physical fatigue experienced by the end of the day. When lunchtime rolls around most of us, myself included, make the obvious choice to get off our feet and eat a giant lunch. It feels so good to sit down, right? But what if instead, we challenged ourselves to a...
3 Ways to Make It Through Your First Night Shift
07 / 30 / 20
You’re gearing yourself up for the RN night shift life. But, wait a second. Night shift? I have to be awake working while the rest of the world sleeps? What does that even look like?
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10 Healthcare Podcasts to Binge on in Your Down Time
06 / 30 / 20
Podcasts allow any overwhelmed healthcare professional to stay abreast of the latest industry happenings, to learn and expand on medical knowledge, or to simply be diverted for a quick twenty-eight minutes. We've gathered ten podcasts to dip you...
Career-Boosting Resources for Baltimore Area Nurses
05 / 29 / 20
Signing on to a Nursing career is also signing on to a journey of lifelong learning. After completing the training, practicing the trade by working in the field, and the ongoing learning required to keep licenses up to date, you can feel pretty worn ...
A Nurses Perspective on Protecting Their Homefront
04 / 30 / 20
The truth is everyone already knows how to wash their hands and clean their house, right? The thing is, as a nurse who washes her hands up to a hundred times a day, I can say that everybody does NOT know. Because we see sickness at its worst every da...
How to Approach Difficult Conversations with Patients
03 / 19 / 20
One nurse’s advice on preparing for those difficult conversations with patients and/or family members.
In my twenty years of healthcare, I have navigated my way through many difficult conversations – and not always with grace. Early in my career...
Here are 3 Quick Ways for Nurses to Relieve Stress
03 / 06 / 20
What is the secret to lowering stress for nurses?
Stress is not uncommon in the nursing industry. How do we cope? How do we go back in for our next assigned shift?
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5 Tips for Building the Best Nursing Resume
02 / 21 / 20
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Don’t panic! It’s time to begin building your resume to land the perfect job for your nursing career.
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Should You Get Certified?
12 / 06 / 19
How obtaining specialty certifications can improve your bottom line
It can be so hard to get motivated to study for certification! Here’s a little inspiration if you’re on the fence or procrastinating.
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