The best time of day to take a break is mid-morning, according to a new study from Baylor University.
Nurses thinking about suicide more than others: study finds
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Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, nurses were at higher risk for suicidal ideation compared to other U.S. workers, according to a study out of the Mayo Clinic.
Institutional procedures trail online education, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 09, 2017
As online nursing education increases in popularity, researchers are finding institutional procedures may not be keeping up.
Study: Healthcare workers not making healthy choices
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Dec 04, 2015
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers don’t always practice what they preach when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests.
Supportive management can make/break nursing careers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2016
Working toward a common goal in a supportive environment improves patient care and employee retention, according to a study of early-career nurses in Quebec.
Reduced teamwork can be an additional overtime cost
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 09, 2018
Working overtime may be linked to less collaboration between nurses and physicians, according to a study published in the Journal of Nursing Administration. Researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing...
Prior health work increases RN salaries
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2016
Prior experience in some health-related fields equates to higher wages for registered nurses who earn a bachelor of science in nursing.
Study: PPE causing serious skin injuries
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Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2020
A new study has found that nearly half of medical staff treating patients with COVID-19 experienced serious skin injuries from the use of personal protective equipment, including masks, goggles, face shields...
Nurses’ English skills may be impeding care, study shows
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2015
About 15% of U.S. long-term care nurses say their English language proficiency or accent creates communication problems with residents, family members and other medical providers, according to recently...
Self-advocacy might protect against workplace rudeness
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2016
A strong sense of self-efficacy can help nurses cope with disrespectful workplace behaviors that otherwise threaten their health and well-being, a study of Canadian workers finds.