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Nursing Myths Debunked: Setting the Record Straight

Diversity Nursing

In reality, Nurses are highly trained professionals who provide independent patient care. They assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, and educate patients and their families. Nursing is for anyone with a passion for healthcare and patient advocacy, regardless of gender.

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

Daily Nurse

As nurses reading this know (and a point of interest for budding nurses), you wear many hats and are responsible for critical touchpoints along the patient care continuum. In my current role, I work with a few patients at a time, continually monitoring and assessing their situation. Furthermore, healthcare is complex.

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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. Its main objective is to promptly provide clinicians with accurate patient data to enhance patient-centered care and results. Nursing informatics enhances patient care decisions and outcomes.

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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: 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. She knows better than anyone that nurses are innovative, caring, resilient, and well-rounded individuals who can adapt and thrive in challenging environments.