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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

Culture of self-sacrifice I interviewed nurses in the Netherlands about their workplace experiences including burnout for my research. And I found that one of the main reasons nurses leave is because of the professions culture of self-sacrifice. Nursing education must teach self-care and boundary setting as essential skills.

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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

of adults in the United States facing mobility challenges, according to the CDC, the demand for effective restorative care has never been greater. For healthcare providers, these programs go beyond improving patient outcomesthey create a holistic and supportive care environment. With approximately 12.2%

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The Key Principles of Restorative Nursing: What Every Provider Should Know 

American Medical Compliance

Patients who receive restorative nursing care are 32% less likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those receiving standard care, as reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. These challenges contribute to frequent hospital readmissions and long-term dependence on assistance.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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How to Work the Night Shift and Stay Healthy: 12 Essential Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. There are effective ways for how to work the night shift and stay healthy— and caring for your own health will help you better care for others.

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Washington Veterans Affairs Nurse Aims to Deepen Her Impact with MSN – Case Management Specialization

Post University

That was a perfect introduction to caring for patients and human interaction, and it was a short time commitment to get started, she says. The Seattle area had high demand for certified nursing assistants (CNA), so Kayla had no trouble finding a job in long-term care and rehabilitation. Why case management?

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

Private duty nursing is a growing and in-demand field offering a highly personalized approach to patient care. A private duty nurse is a licensed nurse (either RN or LPN/LVN ) who provides one-on-one care to a single patient, usually in their home. What Is a Private Duty Nurse?

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