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By Jennifer Larson, contributor
Supplemental, or temporary, nurses aren't
really so different from permanent nurses,
according to a new study conducted under the
auspices of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation's Nurse Faculty Scholars program.
The supplemental nursing workforce, however,
tends to be more diverse.
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Indiana State University offers the nation's
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
Like them or not, your 12-hour shifts may
not be the best thing for your psyche and
your patients' ultimate satisfaction. A new
study shows that even though nurses
overwhelmingly expressed satisfaction with
their schedules, working long hours was
associated with more nurse burnout, a
greater intention to leave their positions
and decreased patient satisfaction.
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By Christina Orlovsky Page, contributor
People living with Alzheimer's
disease and its related dementia--and the
loved ones who care for them--often find
daily life challenging and, at times, even
frightening. To help ease some of the
challenges that arise from
Alzheimer's-associated behavioral changes, a
variety of technologies are being tested and
put in place in patients' homes, health care
facilities and research institutions.
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By Debra Wood, RN, contributor
Health care continues to add jobs, so this
growing market sector presents opportunities
for returning military veterans to find a
rewarding civilian career. And veterans
bring discipline, a sense of teamwork and
other valuable skills to the job.
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