July, 2017

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How to Manage Stress When Working the Night Shift

Board Vitals - Nursing

Whether you are a medical resident or a nursing student, eventually you are going to have to work the night shift. Working overnights carries its own unique type of stress — and a dangerous one at that. Changing sleep patterns can create stress with the potential to impact your performance, decision-making skills, and safety. Understanding the invasive nature of this stress and how to control it can save your life, literally.

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The ethics/advocacy connection

Nursing Management

What are the ethical leadership qualities of nurses, and how do these traits contribute to competent, safe patient care?