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2024 Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

They are: A Practical Guide to Acute Care Case Management: The Day to Day “How To Be An Acute Care Case Manager” Resource. This book is an excellent guide and reference for case managers entering the acute care practice setting. Step into this guided self-care journey and enjoy the support, positivity, and encouragement.

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It’s OK To Say No To Protect Your Mental Health

Nurse.com

Start with yourself Saying no can be difficult when you’re always caring for others. When creating professional boundaries, start with yourself first, said Duke, who has 20 years of nursing experience, with seven as a board-certified adult and geriatric acute care nurse practitioner. But the first step starts with yourself.

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Taking Care of Your Health While on the Move as a Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

As a travel nurse, you’re doing fantastic work caring for patients worldwide. However, the issue can sometimes be that you’re so concerned with helping others that you forget to care for your own health. To provide the best care, you need to be physically and mentally healthy, and these tips can help you along your journey.

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From Rookie to Rock Star: Navigating Your First Travel Nursing Assignment

The Gypsy Nurse

Prioritize Self-Care: Nursing is a demanding profession, and travel nursing comes with its unique set of challenges. Prioritize self-care to maintain your physical and mental well-being. Whether you’re working in a busy urban hospital or a rural clinic, approach each assignment with a learning mindset.

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5 Ways to Beat Homesickness During the Holidays

The Gypsy Nurse

Get in a routine Chances are, as a travel nurse , you’ve been so busy working and exploring that you haven’t gotten into a solid routine yet. If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse: START HERE Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

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Meet These Inspiring Nurse Entrepreneurs Who Are Full Of Innovation

The Nurse Break

Read on to learn how these Australian Nurse Entrepreneurs used their nursing skills, knowledge, and education to build and innovate successful startups, side hustles and businesses. Nurses innovate every day by improving processes and services directly related to patient care. But most importantly you need to have passion and a vision.

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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

This may include routine preventative care as well as early diagnosis and treatment of diseases or medical conditions. Download Guide What Makes the FNP Designation Different From an NP? Other common specializations include gerontology and psychiatric care. Can a Family Nurse Practitioner Write Prescriptions?