Social Media Best Practices for RNs

Social media can be a powerful tool for Nurses to connect with colleagues, share information, and engage with the broader healthcare community. However, it’s important to use social media responsibly and professionally. Here are some best practices for Nurses using social media: Maintain Patient Confidentiality One of the most critical aspects of being a Nurse […]

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Getting Involved in Politics

Nurses possess a wealth of firsthand experience that can greatly impact health policy and political decisions. By getting involved in politics, Nurses can advocate for changes that benefit both patients and the healthcare system as a whole. Here are 10 effective ways Nurses can get involved in politics and policy: Join a Professional Nursing Organization […]

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Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Patients become difficult for many different reasons. They sometimes become challenging due to diseases that affect their reasoning, like dementia or Alzheimer’s. Other times, patients can become verbally or physically abusive due to high-stress situations or unmet wants or needs. Regardless of why some patients become difficult, Nurses can help handle and diffuse difficult patient […]

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Reasons Nurses Lose Their Licenses

You’ve worked hard to obtain your nursing license. You’ve completed a nursing program, you’ve potentially even obtained a specialized college degree, and you’ve studied hard to pass those licensure exams. You can go online to a nursing license lookup website and see your name and title right there, in real-time. That license is precious—but you […]

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Being Safe with Social Media

Because of websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, nurses are more connected to the world than ever before. While it is wonderful to be so connected to other nurses around the world, and to keep up with current and former co-workers outside of the workplace, it is imperative that you follow some basic rules […]

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