The Importance Of Retaining Your Experienced Nurses

March 28, 2011

The United States is facing a severe nursing shortage presently. Even though several measures are being taken to remedy this situation, the shortage is likely to continue for a few more years. On the positive side, the recent economic downfall brought several retired nurses back to work. These nurses bring their valuable experience to the […]

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Medical Professionals and Scrubs

March 21, 2011

Any medical staff member that comes into physical contact with a patient and patient’s bodily fluids is required to wear scrubs for the purpose of hygiene. Traditionally, medical scrubs comprised of a short sleeved wrap style top and loose elasticized cotton pants, pulled on by doctors as part of the ‘scrubbing in’ process for OR. […]

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How You Can Look Good In Your Nursing Scrubs

March 19, 2011

Looking good is everybody’s right; no one wants to look out of place or downright ugly. Working in a hospital doesn’t mean the right to look good is lost. As a medical professional, you have the right to look and feel good. Here are a few tips on how to look good in your nursing […]

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Mixing And Matching Your Scrub Sets

March 17, 2011

Medical professionals tend to purchase several scrub sets so that they’re set for a week. However, after some time, boredom sets in; wearing the same set of scrubs in a cyclic manner makes them lose their charm. Then again, with the spills and stains that are common at hospitals, some scrub tops and pants might […]

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Saying No to Your Head Nurse

March 15, 2011

Working as a nurse can be very taxing at times. You’ll have to deal with senior nurses, matrons, doctors and other medical staff, some of whom may outrank you. Sometimes, you may face unreasonable demands from your head nurse. Saying No to unreasonable demands on time and efforts is a tough job, given the criticality […]

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Finding the Best Nursing Schools: 10 Things To Look For

March 13, 2011

So you have decided you want to go to nursing school. Now what? With all the options out there and with so many schools to choose from, sometimes deciding which one is best for you and will provide the best available training is overwhelming. While all nursing schools train their students to complete nursing duties […]

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Pros and Cons Of Dress Code For Nurses

March 12, 2011

Should all nurses dress the same way? Should hospitals and health care facilities insist on a uniform dress code for nursing staff? This is an ongoing debate, with some hospitals saying yes to uniformity and some hospitals respecting individuality. There are pros and cons to this question, with patients, health care staff and health care […]

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Nurses – How To Buy The Right Scrub Set For Yourself

March 11, 2011

How do you decide which nursing scrub set will suit you best? You’re particular when you select your regular clothing; are scrub sets any different? Don’t you want them to show you at your best light? Here are a few tips on how to pick the right scrub set for you. The Right Collar Style […]

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Stress Busting Tips For Nurses

March 10, 2011

The nursing career gives rise to huge amounts of stress. There’s the daily shift rotation, demanding patients, emergencies, coping with job demands and pressure from doctors and head nurses and so on. A day in a nurse’s life is filled with many stress-causing factors. In fact, the ability to deal positively with stress is one […]

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Choosing The Right Scrub For Your Nursing Job

March 8, 2011

Health care facilities nowadays allow medical staff to wear different colored and styled scrub sets. However, a certain level of uniformity is desired by most hospitals, to have a certain semblance of order. As a medical professional, you have the responsibility to dress according to your posting and your duties. Read on to know more […]

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