Have you ever wondered how many miles nurses walk in a 12-hour shift? As it turns out, the answer is quite a lot! Studies have shown that nurses can walk anywhere from 4 to 5 miles during their shifts – making them essentially marathon runners in the...
Before virtual health technology made travel nursing a much more accessible profession, there were nurses who journeyed to other places for the best interest of their patients. One such group of nurses made history when they took part in one of America’s most...
Nursing is an incredibly diverse profession, with over 104 different specialties, sub-specialties, and roles. From geriatrics to neonatal care, nurses span a wide range of areas – each requiring specialized knowledge and skills. Here we’ll look at the...
Zinc may be a popular over-the-counter supplement to reduce the severity and duration of common colds, but according to Harvard Health, the benefits may be modest at best. In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers examined data from 28 different studies and...
Surgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have successfully transplanted kidneys from a genetically modified pig into the abdomen of a 57-year-old brain-dead man. According to the New York Times, the kidneys functioned well without signs of rejection. The...
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