Nursing | Carlow Today & Tomorrow https://blog.carlow.edu Creating a More Just and Merciful World Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:11:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Role Of Nurses In Treating Childhood Obesity https://blog.carlow.edu/2023/01/19/the-role-of-nurses-in-treating-childhood-obesity/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=700 Nursing is not only a profession of compassion, but also education. Nurses’ role in educating patients and families about nutrition and wellness is valuable to fighting the obesity epidemic affecting children today.

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]]> How the Gender Pay Gap Impacts Female Nurses https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/12/29/how-the-gender-pay-gap-impacts-female-nurses/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=725 According to the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report female nurses have a $14,000 lower earnings rate than males. How does this pay gap impact female nurses and what are some things they can do to boost their earning potential?

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]]> What Are The Many Roles Of A Nurse? https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/11/24/what-are-the-many-roles-of-a-nurse/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=676 Nurses have expanded the role of caregiver to being health advocates, educators, and researchers. No matter what role they’re serving, determination and passion remain the characteristics of a successful nursing career.

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]]> The Journey to Nursing https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/11/10/journey-to-become-a-nurse/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=572 Compassionate. Sharp. In your corner. Everyone has benefited from the incomparable care that comes from a nurse. Nurses can work under pressure, help patients with the treatment they require, and think critically about complex problems. But becoming a nurse and practicing nursing is not a one-way street. There are many paths you can take toward the highly in-demand career.

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]]> Reasons To Become A Specialized Nurse https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/09/29/become-a-specialized-nurse/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=663 Becoming a nurse in a specialty that closely matches your personality, preferences, and experience may offer career satisfaction and fulfillment. And eventually lead to a higher salary and career advancement.

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]]> Career Spotlight: Home Health Nurse https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/08/18/home-health-nursing-career/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=595 Home health care is a path for nurses seeking autonomy and one-on-one patient relationships. It offers nurses the opportunity to make a life-changing impact outside of the traditional medical setting. What Home Health Nurses Do...

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]]> Why A Second-Degree BSN Makes A Great Nurse https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/07/21/why-a-second-degree-bsn-makes-a-great-nurse/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=533 Great nurses are constantly in need. Pennsylvania, in fact, is one of the top 5 states with the highest employment level for registered nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. People with bachelor’s degrees...

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]]> What Is The Difference Between Nurse Leaders vs. Nurse Managers https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/07/18/what-is-the-difference-between-nurse-leaders-vs-nurse-managers/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=559 Being a nurse comes with some inherent leadership and management traits. Whether taking responsibility for patient outcomes or supervising care teams, nurses use their knowledge and influence for positive results. Often used synonymously, nurse managers...

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]]> What It Takes To Be A Great Nurse https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/05/16/what-it-takes-to-become-a-great-nurse/ Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=471 National Nurses Month, which takes place in May, is the month to recognize the hard work and dedication of nurses.  Nurses Month is divided into four weekly focus areas, including self-care, recognition, professional development and...

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]]> How Nurses Can Cope With Compassion Fatigue https://blog.carlow.edu/2022/03/28/how-nurses-can-cope-with-compassion-fatigue/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://blog.carlow.edu/?p=439 A nurse’s compassion has the power to heal. It also has the ability to exhaust the nurse’s energy. Work that involves caring for and supporting others can be highly fulfilling. However, the exposure to ailing...

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