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The Pitfalls of Being the ‘Nice’ Patient: A Nurse’s Perspective

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment. Putting ourselves in patients’ places. First cautionary tale.

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Did You Know DAISY Honorees Can Win Conference Scholarships?

Nurse.com

Reading the scholarship applications is heartening — as it always is when we read what DAISY nurses have to say about their profession. The applications reflect the profound caring nurses bring to their practice and their drive to excel clinically. Viktoriya’s essay showed her unmistakable passion and compassion.