NIOSH Science Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Shift work has been linked to poor sleep, chronic metabolic disorders (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity), several forms of cancer [1-3], depression, and elevated risk for the occurrence of accidents. These risks are especially acute for those who work rotating shifts that involve working through the night [4-8], as sometimes occur in hospitals.

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Phongthorn Hiranlikhit/123RF.com Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization designated the year 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to honor the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and to emphasize the vital role that nurses play in global healthcare. Little did the world know how important a role nurses would play in the largest pandemic of our lifetimes.

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ER Nurses

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Is the work of a nurse supposed to be "above and beyond?" COVID has certainly shifted our expectations. There is more work to do as risk and critical care accommodates the massive influx and changes COVID-19 has brought. It means a lot more attention on frontline healthcare providers.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Failing to pass your board exam is stressful, scary, and discouraging. While you may feel disheartened at your test results, you are not alone. Many individuals do not pass on the first try, and taking the time to review what went wrong can help you achieve success during your next test. There are things you can do to continue on your goal. BoardVitals has special features that make it a top tool to help you prepare for your upcoming attempt.

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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NIOSH Science Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Could there be a more fitting year to honor nurses? As 2020 comes to a close, so does our blog series celebrating the Year of the Nurse. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our healthcare system and, in some cases, pushed it to the brink. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are working tirelessly and sacrificing much while caring for patients during this pandemic.

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