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The Relentless School Nurse: 143 is a Simple Number with a Powerful Message

The Relentless School Nurse

Rogers even maintained a consistent weight of 143 pounds for decades, viewing it as a symbol of love, stability, and care, values that resonate deeply with our work in schools. This special day, which falls on the 143rd day of the year, serves as a reminder to live by Rogers’ ideals of compassion, community, and care.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession. Diverse nurses bring a wealth of perspectives that improve patient outcomes, reduce health disparities, and foster trust within underserved communities.

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Contributed Content: How Nurses Can Practice Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

As a nurse educator, I teach students about wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention for their patients. Nurses are entrusted with making critical decisions that can profoundly impact our patients' lives. We can all benefit from self-care to improve our mental, physical, and emotional health.

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The Hidden Dangers of Oversharing Private Information with White colleagues. Cultural Differences and the Need for Boundaries

Equality 4 Black Nurses

At Equality 4 Black Nurses, we've seen firsthand how these interactions play out and the unintended consequences they can have on our members. The examples shared below aren't hypothetical; they come directly from cases within our organisation. This is an issue we've seen repeatedly in our organisation.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

Poor planning and limited diversity among decision-makers restrict professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities for minoritized communities, perpetuating systemic inequities. Understanding the baseline state of the community is essential for measuring progress and identifying areas needing attention.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A New Era in School Nursing, the 2025 Version

The Relentless School Nurse

We are praised for our ability to navigate emergencies, manage complex health needs, and act as anchors of calm in a storm of educational demands, student health crises, and systemic inequities. While we may outwardly appear to bounce back, the cumulative effect of these challenges erodes our well-being. Ease does not mean complacency.

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A Nursing Holiday Tale: The Window and the Work

Daily Nurse

They don’t wait for the season to pass, and behind every patient in need is a team of clinicians putting their celebrations aside to deliver care to our patients. Between the holiday “skeleton crew” and new admissions from the ED, we all had our hands full. It was an incredibly busy night, even by ICU standards.