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Celebrating Eva Jessee and Kali Holt as Nurses of the Week

Daily Nurse

We study together, we work together, we do so much together because we believe where iron sharpens iron,” Holt says. Power of Mutual Support The bond between Jessee and Holt is not just familial; it’s a powerful partnership that helps them navigate the challenges of nursing school.

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Hospice Physician John Mulder: Hospice Physicians Must Adapt to Value-Based Care

Hospice News

It’s kind of ironic that within the value-based systems, we would think that the value is how the patient responds. It’s kind of ironic that within the value-based systems, we would think that the value is how the patient responds. If they’re content and happy and get a good outcome, then that should be enough.

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Hospice Length of Stay: Balancing Patient Needs Against Regulatory Compliance

Hospice News

But perhaps ironically, patients with longer hospice stays may ultimately save payers more money due to reductions in high acuity and other aggressive forms of care in a patients’ final year of life.

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Infection Control and Prevention: 7 Dos & Don’ts of Surgical Attire

Daily Nurse

DON’T Skip Ironing Ironing your scrubs (again, on the highest setting the fabric will bear) is the final step to ensuring they’re sterile and ready for use. As I said above, heat is disinfection’s BFF, so iron your scrubs thoroughly. Wait to dry for 30 minutes.

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Rochelle Rindels Trains CNAs to Become MVPs

Daily Nurse

editor], and this seems an ironic reminder of the way […]. Patients lean on them every day, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) contribute so much to the nursing field—yet they rarely seem to receive the credit they truly deserve.

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Depression is No Joke. How Nurses Can Use Laughter to Defeat Stress

Minority Nurse

It sounds ironic to laugh on the job when some nurses face difficult situations where laughter can be inappropriate. Finding Ways to Laugh on the Job Because depression can co-occur with burnout, nurses must find ways to cope with the demands of their work through coping methods that work for them.

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Fueling Mind and Body: Nutritional Tips for Nurses to Maintain Peak Performance

Daily Nurse

Vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, zinc, and iron, which are present in citrus fruits, leafy greens, and lean meats, can help maintain immune function. Immune System Support A robust immune system is crucial for nurses because they’re regularly exposed to pathogens.

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