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Navigating Disaster: Nurses' Role and Challenges During the California Wildfires

By Sallie Jimenez

The January 2025 California wildfires impacted thousands. Learn how nurses help patients while navigating their own challenges, fears, and personal struggles.

Nurses on the Front Lines of Natural Disasters: Coping With the Mental Toll

By Laura Brummett

Learn how nurses can manage stress during natural disasters like Hurricane Helene and the upcoming Hurricane Milton, while providing essential care.

Responding to Active Shooter Incidents: Support for the School Nurse

By Zelda Meeker

Discover proactive strategies to support school nurses when responding to active shooter incidents, from preparation and training to mental health care.

Healthcare Cybersecurity: How Nurses Dealt With the Microsoft Outage

By Laura Brummett

Learn how recent software outages impacted hospitals, causing disruptions in EHRs, ambulance rerouting, and surgery cancellations. Discover tips for nurses to prepare for future outages.

The Importance of Teamwork for a Flight Nurse

By Stacey Kusterbeck

Learn why teamwork is crucial for a flight nurse. Find out how collaboration enhances patient care in the fast-paced air medical environment.

The Role of a Flight Nurse: History and Evolution

By Stacey Kusterbeck

Discover the unique history of the flight nurse. See how this critical role evolved from wartime beginnings to modern medical aviation.

Are Nurses First Responders?

By Zelda Meeker

Are nurses first responders? Learn more about nurses' crucial roles in emergencies and how they compare to other frontline workers.

Nurses Play Essential Role in Excessive Heat Preparation

By Stacey Kusterbeck

Extreme heat is one of the top causes of weather-related illness. Nurses play a vital role under excessive heat warnings. Learn what you can do to prepare.

Nurses and Natural Disasters: 3 Ways To Cope With Stress

By Zelda Meeker

Natural disasters can leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Coping strategies can help nurses manage stress during these critical events.

Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

Nurses care for victims of mass shootings. It's part of the job, but these tragedies are traumatic for nurses. Who helps them through their trauma?

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