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5 Nurses Who Work On The Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Have Brain Tumors

The tumors, all benign, are three different types, Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital outside Boston said. The hospital said an investigation found no environmental risk.

The Impact Of Vicarious Trauma On Nurses And How To Cope

Vicarious trauma is the emotional residue that accumulates when nurses and other caregivers are routinely exposed to the suffering of others. Over time, this emotional weight can reshape one’s worldview, disrupt a sense of self, and lead to profound physical, psychological, and emotional distress.

Nurse Hailey's Death Has Ignited a Conversation Around Amniotic Fluid Embolisms

Nursing influencer Hailey Okula died due to complications from childbirth after documenting her infertility and pregnancy journey.

I Almost Left Health Care: My Nurse Practitioner Burnout Story

My journey in nursing has led me to experiences and insights I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I declared nursing as my major because I was passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives. I envisioned sitting by patients’ bedsides, holding their hands, and providing comfort in their moments of need. I dreamed of showing up every day to make a meaningful impact.

Snorkeling Is Riskier Than You Think: High Rates Of Snorkel Related Drowning In Hawaii

A recent news report discusses a 57-year-old woman who was found unresponsive face down in the ocean after participating in snorkeling in Hawaii. On last reported update she is in critical condition.

A Retired ICU Nurse’s Brunch Conversation Sparks A Life-Changing Moment

We were a team. Always had been. Always would be. We defended each other, protected each other—from management, from nurse bullies, from the cruel ICU doctors who thought they ruled the world.

Who Will Teach Me How To Be An NP?

School prepares us to be novices. The tricky part is that the type of people who are drawn to be nurse practitioners (NPs) are often highly motivated overachievers; the thought of being a novice is hard to live with.

Over 350K Health Workers Face Deportation Risk

In the U.S., over 350,000 undocumented immigrants and nearly 700,000 documented immigrants work in healthcare, researchers estimated. Noncitizen immigrants, both documented and undocumented, made up some 4% of personnel in hospitals and outpatient settings.