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After the NCLEX: 48 hours of torture
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Waiting 48 hours for NCLEX results was torturous. Did I pass? What do I do next? The answer, of course, was to find my first nursing position.
Kristen Ponticelli, RN
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Next challenge: The NCLEX
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Here are a few tips that I have received from mentors and friends who have already conquered the NCLEX.
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New grads, be ready to face your fears
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A good bedside manner is an invaluable tool
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Fears, sweat and tears: A tale of giving that first injection
2 minute read
I can remember giving my first injection like it was yesterday. My hands were shaking. I could feel the beads of sweat on my forehead.
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Examine your finals preparation with these 5 study tips
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Try these tips to calm your fears and prepare your best for finals.
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Your ‘reason’ matters as a nursing student
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When I was a freshman nursing student, I wished I had an older, wiser nursing student to tell me what school is really like and what to anticipate.
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Are Nurses Legally Required to Offer Assistance at Accident or Emergency Sites?
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A nurse witnesses a four-car accident and stops to help. Will Good Samaritan laws protect her if she assists the victims, or could she be held liable if something goes wrong?
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Episode 1: Haunted Healing 2024
Join Cara for another spooktacular Halloween episode, featuring real-life ghost stories shared by everyday nurses.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Is Urine Output an Overlooked Warning Sign?
6 minute read
"Nurse Alice" Benjamin explains how urine output is a critical sign in detecting Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and why early monitoring can prevent kidney failure.
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Episode 2: Nurse Entrepreneurship
Cara is joined by Tamara AL-Yassin and Hannah Berns from The Nursing Beat to explore their entrepreneurial journey.
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How Healthcare Workers Impacted Matthew Perry’s Death
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Matthew Perry’s death revealed serious ethical concerns in healthcare, implicating nurses and doctors in medical malpractice involving ketamine misuse. Learn the vital lessons for nurses.
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Episode 12: AI in Healthcare
In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Antionette Thomas, MSN, RN, PNP, and Chief Experience Officer at Microsoft Worldwide Health and Life Sciences, to discuss AI in healthcare.
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Workplace Violence: What’s Being Done To Keep Nurses Safe?
5 minute read
Explore how workplace violence affects nurses and patient care, and learn how this critical issue is being addressed to ensure nurses' safety.
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Responding to Active Shooter Incidents: Support for the School Nurse
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Discover proactive strategies to support school nurses when responding to active shooter incidents, from preparation and training to mental health care.