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Celebrated Nurses Who Shaped Healthcare Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp Florence Nightingale is widely recognized as the founder of modern nursing. During the Crimean War, she significantly reduced mortality rates by improving sanitation and hygiene practices. In 1860, she established the world's first professional nursing school
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Best Practices for Writing Thank-You Notes to Nurses 1. Choose a Thoughtful Medium Opt for a handwritten note on quality stationery or a card that reflects the nurse's personality—be it cheerful, elegant, or humorous. Handwritten messages convey a personal touch that digital messages often lack. If you&
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The Importance of Continuing Education Courses Continuing education units (CEUs) indicate the duration you've dedicated to enhancing your nursing skills and updating your knowledge. They enable nurses to stay informed on the latest evidence-based practice guidelines. Additionally, many state nursing boards require continuing education courses to maintain your
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On December 11, 2024, Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, spoke with Bloomberg Businessweek's Carol Massar about the ongoing nursing shortage and its impact on nurses' mental health. The conversation highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures
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Stand Out with an Employer Showcase Page Incredible Health's Employer Showcase Pages provide a platform for hospitals to present key information to potential candidates. These pages can feature your hospital's prestigious acknowledgments, such as Magnet status or Level 1 Trauma Center designation, and offer insights into
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Nutritious Snacks for Nurses: Boost Energy and Stay Alert on Long Shifts Are you constantly searching for the perfect snack while working a demanding nursing shift? With unpredictable schedules and limited break time, it’s crucial to choose snacks that are nutritious, energizing, and easy to carry—especially ones that
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Can Introverts Thrive in Nursing? Absolutely. Top-performing nurses around the world often share traits like empathy, precision, and resilience. But one quality that rarely gets the spotlight? Introversion. Does this mean introverted nurses aren’t top-tier? Absolutely not. In fact, introverts often excel in leadership, mentoring, and patient care—sometimes
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Must-Have Nursing Bag Essentials: What Every Nurse Should Carry Nurses love their gear—and for good reason. Being prepared for the unexpected is a hallmark of great nursing care. Whether you're handling a routine task or managing a sudden emergency, having the right tools in your nursing bag
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Case Study: How a Top U.S. Health Network Slashed Nurse Hiring Time from 80 to 28 Days A major healthcare network spanning 21 states and employing over 60,000 caregivers and staff faced a familiar but urgent challenge: hiring specialized, experienced nurses faster. As the fifth-largest health system in
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Why We Need More Mental Health Providers Access to comprehensive healthcare including mental health services is a fundamental human right. Yet in the United States, millions of adults experience mental health disorders, and a significant portion go untreated. According to the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over
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How To Negotiate a Nursing Salary For the Best Possible Offer You’ve polished your resume, crafted a compelling cover letter, aced the interview and now, hopefully, received an offer for your ideal nursing job! But before saying yes, take a moment to evaluate the offer thoroughly. Negotiating your salary
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Understanding Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in 2025 Nurse practitioners (NPs) are a category of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) whose roles are defined by state-specific Nurse Practice Acts and regulated by State Boards of Nursing (BONs). While NPs are increasingly vital in closing healthcare access gaps across the U.