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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Article: A sharper image for Nursing
2. Latest Nursing News from around the Globe
3. Article: How Do Nurses Become Self-Nurturers
4. Hot Nursing Discussions
5. Survey: Have you ever written to your Congressman to voice your approval or disapproval of pending bills/legislation that impact the nursing profession?
6. Advertise to Nurses online via allnurses.com
7. How to subscribe/unsubscribe to "Nurse-zine"

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1. ARTICLE: A SHARPER IMAGE FOR NURSING

Nurses have not received much media coverage since Sept. 11. This article from NurseWeek takes a look at history during times of war and how the nursing profession has been perceived during these times. Did you know that in the past, Times of war have given nursing a boost in the eyes of the public through the media? To read the whole article,

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2. LATEST NURSING NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

For the latest Nursing News
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Below is a brief list of the recent nursing news headlines:

- Let the nurses decide
- OHSU nurses vote to strike
- CLC disappointed that so many students in May class of 2000 failed to pass registered nursing program
- A 25-year study of nurses reveals guidelines for improved health
- Nursing numbers ailing - State hurt by shortage (Georgia)
- Nurses reject latest offer, vow Monday strike
- 19 Die in Italy Elderly Home Fire, Two nurses saved the nine people
- 57-Year-Old Nursing Student Graduates Next Week
- Hospice nurses care for living as well as dying
- Striking Nurses Not Hurting for Jobs
- Nurses' union rebuffs OHSU offer

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3. ARTICLE: HOW DO NURSES BECOME SELF-NURTURERS
Does juggling your nursing job and family responsibilities remind you of the old game show, “Beat the Clock?” Does your family think the four main food groups are eat out, take out, frozen, and canned? With the shortage, nurses find themselves working longer and harder days. You have one main priority — to make it through the day. This Nursing Spectrum article has tips on managing daily task and Coping Strategies for Work. To read the entire article,
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4. HOT NURSING DISCUSSIONS

allnurses.com has one of the most active Bulletin Boards (BB) for nurses. It is a great place to get answers to your nursing questions, or just chat with other nurses. Below is a brief list of some active discussions at allnurses.com:

What’s new on the BB in the last two weeks?
o 250 new members
o 350 new threads
o 3,239 new posts

Title: "Unions"
o 56 replies, 806 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12241

Title: "Doctors Hitting Nurses"
o 960 views, 24 replies
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12244

Title: "Grading Scale For Your Nursing Program........"
o 30 replies, 388 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12485

Title: "Customer service and nursing"
o 30 replies, 651 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12182

Title: "“Nursing” a calling, a career, or a combination of both"
o 23 replies, 796 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12354

Title: "Let's All Just Wear Bags"
o 22 replies, 429 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12463

Title: "A Poll of actual RN wages in the U. S. for nurses working directly at the bedside"
o 21 replies, 687 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12261

Title: "Excuse Me??"
o 20 replies, 481 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12498

Title: "I love talking to all of you!"
o 19 replies, 341 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12419

Title: "New grad needs your opinion!"
o 18 replies, 534 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12242

Title: "How do nurses "really" feel about students?"
o 19 replies, 565 views
o http://allnurses.com/forums/showthre...threadid=12214

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5. SURVEY SAYS… Have you ever written to your Congressman to voice your approval or disapproval of pending bills/legislation that impact the nursing profession?

Please take a minute to answer our one question survey at the bottom of our homepage, Visit: http://allnurses.com

After voting, please post your comments and/or opinions on our nursing bulletin board, visit:

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For the results and comments from our last survey:
Q: Should family be present for a code?

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