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Many nurses find themselves facing financial problems every day. A nurse faces many burdens of everyday costs for her patient's well-being, as well as her own, that at times will leave her in need of financial assistance. We provide help for nurses by posting articles and tips on financial help, dealing with credit and debt management issues, household budgeting, as well as providing information and links to grants and scholarships for nurses.

Avoiding the Flu and Common Cold
There was a shortage of flu vaccines last year so people are lining up to get them this year, as well as warnings of bird flu pandemic, there are precautions to take in making sure you stay well.  Here are a few simple ones to follow to help stay healthy. 
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Emotional Support for Nurses

Muscle soreness, fatigue, headaches, and stomach aches may all be related to a form of stress.  Stress comes in two kinds, eustress, which is positive stress and distress which is negative stress.  If you are feeling stressed, take several slow, deep breaths which may help you relax.  If you are a nurse you may have these physical symptoms due to the strong emotions that may occur at work such as violent or critical incidents.

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Nursing shortage

If you are interested in becoming a nurse but are still a ways away from becoming you, there is plenty to do to get you prepared.  Speak with your guidance counselor who may be able to guide you in the right direction of schools and course of study.  You’ll find that most nursing programs require two to four years of science and math, four years of English, some foreign language, computer skills and one to two years of health studies.

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