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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
More nurses are advancing their knowledge by
seeking bachelor's and graduate degrees,
according to preliminary 2012 survey data
released by the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
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By Jennifer Larson, contributor
Katherine Sebert, RN, never met her
aunt because she died of diphtheria before
Sebert was born. But Sebert keeps her aunt's
framed death certificate in her office to
inspire her to advocate for immunization of
preventable diseases.
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Thriving Through the Holidays: Part 2
By
Megan M. Krischke, contributor
The holiday season is filled with friends,
family, food, parties, presents and, well,
stress. All of the extra activities
and obligations at this time of year add to
the stresses many nurses are already facing
with working long hours, managing a family
and giving of themselves to others on a
daily basis.
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Your Favorite Technology Article of
2012
By Melissa
Wirkus, contributor
Nurses
often work long hours and have exhausting
schedules, which they must balance with
other responsibilities like caring for
children, spending time with loved ones and
staying fit. With everything that's on their
plate, it's easy to see why many are turning
to technology to save time and try to make
their lives a little easier.
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
Despite the occasional grumbling you might
hear among your peers, a new survey has
found that nurses are more satisfied with
their careers than last year, and by a
significant margin. Yet many still would not
recommend the profession to others,
according to the AMN Healthcare 2012 Survey
of Registered Nurses.
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Happy Holidays!
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