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Nursing Myths Debunked: Setting the Record Straight

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is for anyone with a passion for healthcare and patient advocacy, regardless of gender. Nurses are not just caretakers; they are healthcare professionals who juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing complex medical conditions to advocating for their patients' needs.

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A Day in the Life: Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool of a Children’s Hospital

Daily Nurse

I’m also responsible for communicating between the interdisciplinary healthcare team and the patient’s families. Furthermore, healthcare is complex. This role required balancing communication with the healthcare team while ensuring parents felt assured and could focus on their health. Trust is critically important.

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The Future of Nursing Informatics: Trends and Predictions for the Next Decade

Daily Nurse

Nursing informatics combines nursing science, analytics, and information science to help manage and share vital healthcare data. It plays a vital role in leveraging data and technology to improve healthcare. Nursing informatics is gaining prominence in the specialized healthcare field.

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How the Public’s Perception of Nursing Impacts the Profession

Nurse.com

This originated from the idea that women were natural caretakers, and nursing became an extension of this societal standard. With the healthcare crisis that COVID-19 created, a new appreciation emerged for nurses, as they were considered heroes for working extensive hours under extraordinary and excruciating circumstances.”

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

Daily Nurse

Healthcare workers need to be informed on how to recognize the symptoms of infantile spasms and the necessary workup and treatment after an initial diagnosis. Staying Educated and Informed All healthcare workers are required to complete continuing medical education regularly.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Rekha Daniel-Kimani

Minority Nurse

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. I have worked in various HR roles for more than 23 years and have spent six years in healthcare. What does being a healthcare leader mean to you, and what are you most proud of?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Rama Walker

Minority Nurse

Rama Walker is passionate about caring for people, and as a nurse leader, she has the privilege of caring for people whose career is caretaking. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Meet Rama Walker, CNO and COO of Nurseify, Inc.