NurseZone News & Features

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Nursing News

Suffering from Compassion Fatigue, Burnout or Both? What a Nurse Can Do

May 16, 2013 - When it comes to feeling worn down in your job, it is important to distinguish between nurse burnout and compassion fatigue because they have different sources and different solutions, explained Dana Nelson-Peterson, DNP, MN, RN, administrative director for ambulatory nursing...
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• Senate Confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS Administrator
• Lower Nurse Turnover Linked to Higher Quality Care in Rural Hospitals
• Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes Affected by Anesthesia Types

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Features

Taking Your Nursing Career to the Next Level: Specialty Certification

May 15, 2013 - As the nursing industry continues to transform with new developments in technology, research and policy, it’s more important than ever to establish a standard that signifies excellence. Read More

• Celebrating Nurse Innovators in Patient Care
• The Best Ways to Thank and Honor Nurses
• From the Heart of a Nurse: A Tale of Caring, Burnout and the Path to Self-care