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By Lin Grensing-Pophal, contributor
The increase in seasonal flu cases this year
has had an impact on many--not the least of
whom are the nurses who are caring for
affected patients. Experts note that an
increase in patient load impacts nurses'
practices in many ways.
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By Jennifer Larson, contributor
What kinds of changes will you
encounter this year in regards to your
nursing duties, educational requirements and
scope of practice? It depends on where you
live. Some states have already enacted new
laws related to registered nurses and nurse
practitioners, and several more have
legislation pending.
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By Megan Krischke, contributor
Coaching others to better performance is a
long-standing role for managers in sports
and in the business world. Nurses are
now discovering that coaching is also a role
that they can take on with their patients as
a way to achieve a number of health goals.
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By Melissa Hagstrom, contributor
The Qualcomm Foundation has funded
a $10 million competition to help health
care consumers live longer and better with
help from a Star Trek-inspired device that
will be developed with real-world
technology.
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
Good nursing work environments and better
nurse staffing can lower the odds of patient
readmissions, according to new research from
the University of Pennsylvania School of
Nursing.
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By E'Louise Ondash, RN, contributor
When I think of the list of virtues
that I often attribute to nurses, two always
come to mind: tough and nearly
indestructible.
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