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Online CE to help nurses prevent musculoskeletal injuries on the job

November 2, 2018

Nursing assistants and registered nurses rank among the top occupations to experience musculoskeletal disorders due to patient handling and over exertion. To help nurses prevent these injuries while…

Safe patient handling equipment and workplace culture

August 21, 2018

Just this past week, I encountered two situations that I found to be interesting. The first has to do with recommendations suggested by a committee member in an…

The value of ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program®: A CNO’s perspective

September 27, 2018

Reap the benefits of retention, innovation, and a safe workplace. Takeaways: Research indicates that Magnet-recognized organization have better outcomes related to lower error rates, fewer healthcare-acquired infections, and…

Working-out or lifting patients

September 26, 2018

As I prepare for my evening workout at the gym today, it’s more than likely that I will use weights greater than 35 pounds when performing various exercises.…