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Nurses in Palliative Care: Skills That Go Beyond Medicine

April 29, 2026

Palliative care nurses face daily challenges beyond just managing pain. They often deal with patients dealing with deep emotional and spiritual distress. Research suggests that these nurses benefit from specific skills that aren't always taught in standard training. A previous study looked at genera

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Protecting Students with Medical Needs: Why School Nurses Matter

February 16, 2026

In Alaska, schools are facing tough choices about budgets. One area that's often on the chopping block is school nurses. But for kids with serious medical conditions, like Type 1 diabetes, having a nurse at school isn't just a comfort—it's a necessity. Type 1 diabetes isn't something that can be ma

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Nurses' Hidden Struggles: The Unseen Toll of COVID-19

January 24, 2026

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, but nurses have faced some of the biggest challenges. They've had to deal with shortages of supplies, overwhelming workloads, and tough ethical choices. This has taken a toll on their well-being, job security, and the care they can provide. A recent

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Nurses from Indonesia Face Big Challenges Abroad

January 20, 2026

Nurses who move to other countries for work often struggle a lot. They face many problems that can hurt their mental health. These problems include adjusting to new workplaces, dealing with language barriers, and adapting to different cultures. These nurses have to learn new ways of doing things. T

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New York City's Biggest Nurse Strike Ever: What's Happening and Why?

January 13, 2026

New York City is facing a major issue. Thousands of nurses have gone on strike. This is the biggest nurse strike in the city's history. It started because of a disagreement over a new contract. The nurses are asking for better pay and working conditions. They say the hospitals they work for are not

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Nurses Strike: A Fight for Better Work Conditions in New York

January 13, 2026

New York City is facing a major healthcare challenge. Nurses from 10 big private hospitals are on strike. They want better staffing, health benefits, and protection from violent patients. This is a big deal because 15, 000 nurses are part of the strike. The new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, supports the n

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New York City Nurses Stand Up for Better Work Conditions

January 12, 2026

In a bold move, thousands of nurses from three major hospital groups in New York City walked off the job. They are demanding better working conditions and fair pay. The nurses, part of the New York State Nurses Association, say they are overworked and underpaid. They are striking at NewYork-Presbyte

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Celebrating Black Nurses: Building Bridges Across Generations

January 10, 2026

Black nurses in Canada have been making waves, and a recent event showed just how much they've done for healthcare. It all started with a big push from the United Nations. They wanted to highlight the important role Black communities play in keeping the world's economy strong. This led to a special

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Moving Patients Sooner: Nurses Share Their Stories

January 9, 2026

Nurses play a big role in intensive care units (ICUs). They are the ones who spend the most time with patients. One important task they do is early mobilization (EM). This means moving patients as soon as possible after they are admitted. But what is it like for nurses to do this? And what do they n

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Helping New Nurses Shine in Critical Care: The Power of Simulation Training

January 5, 2026

New nurses stepping into critical care units often face a steep learning curve. This review aims to see if simulation training can make this transition smoother. By looking at different studies, it wants to find out how well these training methods work. The goal is to help new nurses feel more confi