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Texas Army Nurse Prepares for Next Chapter in Leadership with MSN

Post University

I was waiting tables because there were no other job opportunities in my profession close to home, but my stepfather was the one to tell me I needed to get back into the military, she recalls. For the next two years, Lisa worked long shifts to handle the overflow of COVID patients from the civilian population as well as military patients.

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COVID19 at the Border: How Nurses are Caring for At-Risk Patients & How You Can Help Too

New Thing Nurse

Helen is a Nurse Practitioner and veteran of the United States Army as well as an Emergency Nurse sister, and I could not be happier that our paths collided as she is a most inspiring nurse leader and humanitarian. She was hooked! They are urgently in need of financial support to care for those who have no where else to go.

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The Benefits Of Taking A Break

Scrubs

In other words, when nurses are rested and rejuvenated, patients in their care benefit, as do facility leaders looking to maximize reimbursements—a topic we explored in an earlier blog post. Balancing nurse-to-patient ratios with budget demands is a challenge to say the least, particularly in non-Magnet facilities.

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I Made it, Despite Life’s Ups and Downs

Nurse.com

I couldn’t afford nursing school or medical school, so I joined the military like my father. I’ve worked as a nurse manager and an assistant director of nursing, and I’m currently a director of nursing in a post-acute facility. I didn’t do very well in school and didn’t intend to.

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurses: Building Resilience for a Fulfilling Career

American Nurse

2014) and military personnel (Jha et al., Given these findings and the current challenges of stress and burnout in nursing, including mindfulness as a foundational nursing skill seemed essential. Minds “at attention”: Mindfulness training curbs attentional lapses in military cohorts. The future of nursing 2020-2030.

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

Nurse.com

Serving nearly 10,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership offers resources for aspiring nurse leaders, established directors and seasoned executives. National League for Nursing (NLN). The Army Nurse Corps Association, Inc. e-anca.org.

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7 Jobs You Can Do With a BSN Degree Besides Nursing

Every Nurse

Examples of leadership roles in nursing include: Nurse Manager Nurse Administrator Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Director of Nursing (DON) 2.