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Tasha’s Tech Tips: 2SN and Mobile Resources for Nursing@Simmons Students

Tasha’s Tech Tips is a blog series by Nursing@Simmons student Tasha Ellsberry. Tasha is an RN from Jacksonville, Florida, where she works as a pediatric care coordinator.

Vaccination Schedule for Children

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Vaccination Schedule for Children

Recommended Vaccinations for Children: Birth Through 17 Years Old

Each year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes updated immunization schedules to protect Americans from illnesses and to …

Women in Nursing: Closing the Gender Wage Gap

Since the advent of the Equal Pay Act 50 years ago, the salary divide between men and women has been steadily narrowing across many occupations. Yet a surprising study published …

Extinguishing the American Smoking Habit

In Nursing@Simmons’s last map post, we took an in-depth look at obesity in America, and the role that Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) have in addressing one of the nation’s most …

An Interview with Pamela Levesque: The Lived Experience of the Transgender Nursing Student

In today’s society, research suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) nurses are the focus of two types of oppression: internalized negative attitudes and external sources of harassment …

How FNPs Can Help Patients Prevent CHD

As online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs often emphasize, education and disease prevention are critical components of patient care. Preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) starts at an early age, and …

Nursing From Within: An Interview With Elizabeth Scala

Nursing from Within: A Fresh Alternative to Putting Out Fires and Self-Care Workarounds by Elizabeth Scala is equal parts self-reflective memoir and critical industry analysis. Her lauded debut book introduces …

Self-Care Tips: Advice from Professional Clinicians

Social workers often find that their careers add profound meaning and purpose to their lives. The profession is a calling for individuals who want to create positive change for individuals, families, and communities. What is sometimes lost in the everyday pursuits of social workers is the toll the profession takes on their emotional well-being, overall health, and relationships...

How to Thrive While Working the Night Shift

In many health care settings, having staff to work the night shift is crucial to maintaining quality patient care. While working the night shift may not appeal to all nurses, …