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Career Compass: Don't let peer pressure compromise safe-lifting practices

August 1, 2009

RN career advisor Valerie Grossman cautions nurse not to abandon hospital safe-lifting practices over peer pressure.

Career Compass: How important is Magnet status to a hospital's quality as a workplace?

August 1, 2009

RN career advisor Donna Ojanen Thomas urges new nurse to look deeper than a hospital's Magnet status by asking the nurses directly how they feel about the institution.

When learning to deliver presentations, practice makes perfect

March 1, 2009

RN editorial board member Donna Ojanen Thomas provides nurse with tips on how to gain experience in delivering successful presentations. Keys are studying speakers she admires, picking topics she's passionate about, starting small, and practicing with the aid of audience feedback.

How nurses can juggle job and family needs

March 1, 2009

Nurse needs help managing child care needs and scheduling requirements. RN columnist Valerie Grossman offers tips on how to suggest compromises with the boss so all parties get their due.

A nurse manager plans a return to patient care

May 1, 2008

It's never too late to reenter patient care in nursing. But be specific about which field you intend to enter, and review your retirement plans, before changing careers.

Taking a stand against violence toward nurses in the ED

May 1, 2008

Stand up against violence directed at ED nurses by becoming involved in anti-violence programs, accessing professional organizations, and requesting training and better security procedures.

Want more education? Do your homework

February 1, 2008

Guidance for nurses who want to integrate higher education into their already busy lives.

Reclaiming a previous position

February 1, 2008

How to return gracefully and successfully to a relinquished nursing position.

Declining a transfer gracefully

December 1, 2007

How to avoid giving up a current senior nursing position without burning your bridges with hospital management.

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