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| How the Media Influences Perceptions of Nursing |
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
 Despite less-than-authentic portrayals of nurses on some television shows such as "Scrubs," "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy," a recent study has revealed that the media actually has a positive influence on how the public views nurses and the work they do.
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New Improved RN to MSN (Bridge Program) Online |
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The Regis University (AACN-CCNE) accredited RN to MS in nursing (Bridge Program) via The College Network allows busy nurses to take the fast track to earning both their BSN and master's in nursing with no waiting list! Earn both degrees in a fraction of the time at half the cost of traditional programs. Local clinicals and no clinical testing. Choose education or management tracks. LPN to RN/BSN, RN to BSN, MSN programs also available.
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RN's Book Honors Life, Death and Nurses |
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By Glenna Murdock, RN, contributor
 It is not unusual that certain patients forever linger in the memories and hearts of the nurses who care for them. Touched by so many of her patients, Patrice Rancour, RN, felt compelled to honor them by sharing their stories in a book, Tales from the Pager Chronicles.
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| New Technology Offers Less Data Entry, More Caregiving Time |
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By Megan M. Krischke, contributor
 In view of the current nurse shortage, technologies that increase efficiency are a welcome relief. That is why ICU nurses at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, have become fans of a system that integrates patients' data with clinical systems, eliminating time-consuming manual entry and the potential for human error.
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| Teaching Kids the ABCs of Diabetes |
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By Amanda Sounart, associate editor
New medicine and technology have allowed people with diabetes to live normal and healthy lives if they manage their diabetes with the proper treatment. However, removing the fear and anxiety of diabetes has also led to a lapse in understanding of the risks it still poses.
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