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How Nurses Can Protect Their Mental Health: Smart Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout

Minority Nurse

Nurses must take deliberate steps toward self-care, not as a luxury but as a necessity for staying grounded and effective. When you decline a request that exceeds your bandwidth, you create space for quality care, both for patients and for yourself. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the oxygen mask you need to keep going.

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Own Your Nursing Brand

Daily Nurse

Some aspects of your brand include, but are not limited to: Resume, cover letter, and other career-related documents LinkedIn profile Social media and internet presence Networking style Your network Organizations you belong to Community service and volunteerism Education Personality, communication style, etc. A salesperson?

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Nurses are in every part of our health and aged care system we see people at the beginning of life, and at the end, and everything in between, Professor McMillan said. Nurses are in every part of our health and aged care system we see people at the beginning of life, and at the end, and everything in between, Professor McMillan said.

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Should I Take PRN Shifts as a Travel Nurse?

The Gypsy Nurse

Working in different settings or specialties can broaden your skills and diversify your resume. Facilities may require documentation like certifications or proof of experience, so having these ready can save time and secure your spot quickly. Be Prepared Because PRN shifts are often posted on short notice, staying organized is key.

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How to Become a Travel Nurse: Qualifications, Skills, and Steps to Get Started

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nurses are in high demand, especially in areas experiencing staffing shortages, seasonal surges, or specialized care needs. While both degrees qualify you to become an RN, many hospitals and travel nursing agencies prefer or require a BSN due to the complexity of care and leadership skills it provides.

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Words — Your Nursing Career Barometer

Minority Nurse

Bad Stuff Happens We all have bad days, and we also need to be careful of using negative language that can paint us into corners filled with bad feelings and negativity , which can contribute to burnout. Nurses’ resumes and cover letters often describe their feelings about themselves. Or are you stuck in a defeatist loop?

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

I have been in this role since 2014 and in this time has seen over three hundred women and men providing them with a forensic service and medical care. Forensic nursing care is not separate and distinct from other forms of medical care, but rather integrated into the overall care needs of individual patients.