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8 Stylish Scrubs to Choose From

8 Stylish Scrubs to Choose From

Think stylish scrubs are an oxymoron? Think again. Discover 8 fashionable scrub brands that will make you feel fabulous, not frumpy.

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Best Tennis Shoes for Nurses

Best Tennis Shoes for Nurses

Discover our six favorite brands of tennis shoes for nurses, including Nurse Mates, Cherokee and Dansko (yes, they make more than clogs!).

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14 Must-Have Electronic Nursing Supplies

14 Must-Have Electronic Nursing Supplies

Classic nursing supplies such as stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors and thermometers have been brought into the digital age with the rise of technology. Discover 14 electronic nursing supplies that are making nurses’ lives easier today.

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Best Gifts for Medical Professionals

Best Gifts for Medical Professionals

Need help finding a gift for the healthcare worker in your life? Browse this list of eight gifts for medical professionals.

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Stethoscopes for Hearing Aids: What Are the Options?

Stethoscopes for Hearing Aids: What Are the Options?

Medical professionals with hearing loss often struggle to take accurate readings with a regular stethoscope. Discover stethoscope options for the hearing impaired, from amplified stethoscopes to stethoscopes for hearing aids.

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Tooniforms: 8 Fun and Festive Scrub Prints

Tooniforms: 8 Fun and Festive Scrub Prints

Tooniforms takes your favorite animated cartoon characters and transforms them into fun scrub prints. Learn more about Cherokee Uniforms, the company that makes Tooniforms, and discover our favorite Tooniforms collections.

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What Is a Medical Fellowship?

What Is a Medical Fellowship?

Discover what a medical fellowship is and how it differs from a residency. Learn what questions to ask to determine if a residency is the right choice for you.

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How to Enhance the Patient Experience in Healthcare

How to Enhance the Patient Experience in Healthcare

Discover 15 different ways to improve the patient experience in healthcare, from surveying patients to increasing your cultural competence.

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Stand Out with These 6 Unique Scrubs

Stand Out with These 6 Unique Scrubs

Shopping for unique scrubs that will stand out as much as you do? Browse six of our favorite collections to find your favorite new scrubs.

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10 Times Nurses Answered the Call in 2017 Disaster Relief

10 Times Nurses Answered the Call in 2017 Disaster Relief

Discover how nurses jumped into action following a string of natural disasters in 2017. Brave nurses from around the world were the first in line to aid in Houston, Puerto Rico, Houston, Bangladesh and beyond.

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Update Your Wardrobe with 7 Modern Scrubs

Update Your Wardrobe with 7 Modern Scrubs

Bring your wardrobe into the new year with some modern scrubs. Discover seven of the best-selling collections of contemporary scrubs.

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6 Tips for Choosing Women’s Scrub Pants

6 Tips for Choosing Women’s Scrub Pants

Choosing scrub pants that look and feel great can be a chore—but it doesn’t have to be. Read our handy guide and discover the six steps to choosing the perfect women’s uniform pants for your job.

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Sanitation Guide: How to Clean a Thermometer

Sanitation Guide: How to Clean a Thermometer

Learn how to clean a thermometer, discover top tips for sanitization and find out why getting an accurate temperature reading is so important.

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Barco Uniforms: Stylish Scrubs to Classic Lab Coats

Barco Uniforms: Stylish Scrubs to Classic Lab Coats

Learn why we love Barco Uniforms and discover what the brand has to offer at allheart.com, including trendy Grey’s Anatomy™ scrubs and more.

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How to Wash Scrubs and Lab Coats Like a Pro

How to Wash Scrubs and Lab Coats Like a Pro

Are you shortening the life of your medical uniform? Learn how to wash scrubs and lab coats perfectly without spending hours doing laundry.

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Nursing Skills: How to Properly Use a Gait Belt

Nursing Skills: How to Properly Use a Gait Belt

A gait belt is a simple but incredibly effective tool that helps patients with limited mobility sit, stand, and walk. Discover what a gait belt is, when it’s appropriate to use one and how to move and transfer patients using a gait belt.

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A Complete Guide to Loan Forgiveness for Nurses

A Complete Guide to Loan Forgiveness for Nurses

Discover everything you need to know about how nurses can apply for student loan forgiveness programs, including both state and federal program options.

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How to Clean a Stethoscope in 3 Steps

How to Clean a Stethoscope in 3 Steps

Cleaning your stethoscope in between patients helps prevent it from carrying bacteria and other germs. Learn how to clean your stethoscope in 3 easy steps.

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6 of the Best Shoes for Doctors

6 of the Best Shoes for Doctors

In the market for new shoes? Discover six of the best shoes for doctors and nurses, including the ever-popular Dansko nursing clogs.

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10 Best Nursing Jobs for Moms

10 Best Nursing Jobs for Moms

Discover 10 of the best nursing jobs for moms, from school nursing to per diem nursing, and learn how to balance work and family life with expert tips.

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How to Choose the Best Scrub Cap for You

How to Choose the Best Scrub Cap for You

Scrub caps keep hair contained and medical environments sterile. Since the caps are one size fits all, it’s important to make the right decision about what type of scrub hat to buy. Discover the four main types of scrub caps and how to decide on the right one for you.

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How to Become a Dermatologist

How to Become a Dermatologist

Get answers to all your dermatology FAQs, including how to become a dermatologist, how much money a dermatologist makes and more.

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Buyer’s Guide: Best Scrubs for Male Nurses

Buyer’s Guide: Best Scrubs for Male Nurses

Discover the six best scrubs for male nurses and what sets these brands apart from the crowd, plus tips for what features to look for.

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A Guide to Building Your Own Diagnostic Set

A Guide to Building Your Own Diagnostic Set

A diagnostic set consists of an ophthalmoscope and otoscope and is used to examine the ears, eyes and throat. While the basics of each set are the same, there are dozens of individual instruments available. Discover everything you need to know about building your own diagnostic set at allheart.

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Nursing School Essentials: 18 Must-Have Supplies

Nursing School Essentials: 18 Must-Have Supplies

As you prepare to start nursing school for the first time, it can be hard to keep track of all the items you need. Use this list of 18 essential nursing student supplies to ensure that you’ve bought everything before the first day of class, from textbooks and backpacks to scrubs and stethoscopes.

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What Color Scrubs Do Nurses Wear?

What Color Scrubs Do Nurses Wear?

What color scrubs do nurses wear? Find out why healthcare professionals wear certain shades and how hospitals and clinics choose scrub colors for their staff.

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A Helpful Guide to Time Management for Nurses

A Helpful Guide to Time Management for Nurses

Better time management for nurses translates to improved patient care. Discover tips and advice for time management in the nursing profession.

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The Year’s Top Newsworthy Moments in Nursing

The Year’s Top Newsworthy Moments in Nursing

Looking back on the past year, we’re blown away by the amazing work that nurses have done. To celebrate the end of the year, we’ve rounded up a baker’s dozen of top nursing news stories from 2018. Brush up on the news of the past year or discover great nursing stories that you missed.

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4 Lightweight Scrubs for Warm Weather

4 Lightweight Scrubs for Warm Weather

Summer and warm weather call for lightweight scrubs. Discover which kinds of scrubs are best for the heat and which brands will help you stay cool.

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Top Nine Everyday Nursing Supplies

Top Nine Everyday Nursing Supplies

Sometimes the basics really are the best, especially when it comes to nursing supplies. Discover the nine essential items that every nurse needs to keep on hand to take care of patients.

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Slimming Scrubs

Slimming Scrubs

Discover the five steps to help you choose figure-flattering scrubs. We discuss sizing, color palettes & three of our favorite scrub tops for every shape and size.

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Nursing Student Resume: Examples and What to Include

Nursing Student Resume: Examples and What to Include

Drafting a nursing student résumé when you don’t have real experience yet can be tough. Read a sample résumé and discover 12 steps to create your own.

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8 Steps to Become a Travel Nurse

8 Steps to Become a Travel Nurse

Being a travel nurse can be a very fulfilling and dynamic career. Find out how to become a travel nurse–from finding an agency to practicing for interviews.

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Medical School Graduation Gifts that Suit Your Grad’s Personality

Medical School Graduation Gifts that Suit Your Grad’s Personality

Find the perfect gift for medical school grads with our med school graduation gift guide.

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How to Choose the Best Medical Thermometer

How to Choose the Best Medical Thermometer

A medical thermometer seems like a simple purchase, until you realize there are literally dozens of models on the market. Discover the six main types of medical thermometers and which one you should buy.

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Embroidery and Emblems for Custom Scrubs

Embroidery and Emblems for Custom Scrubs

Not only can you choose the fit and color of your scrubs, you can also customize them further with embroidery and emblems at allheart.com. Learn what products besides scrubs can be customized this way, and what design options are available for both embroidery and emblems.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Stethoscopes

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Stethoscopes

The many different types of stethoscopes on the market can be confusing to navigate. Don’t they all do the same thing at a basic level? Whether you’re shopping for your first stethoscope or your fiftieth, here’s everything you need know about your options.

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6 Stylish Lab Coats for Students, Doctors and Nurses

6 Stylish Lab Coats for Students, Doctors and Nurses

Discover six of our most stylish lab coats from popular brands such as Grey’s Anatomy, White Cross, Adar, META Labwear and more.

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How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks for?

How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks for?

Discover answers to all your compression socks FAQs, including how long you should wear them, whether or not they’re safe to wear at night and more.

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Nurse Recruitment: 7 Tips to Hire Top Talent

Nurse Recruitment: 7 Tips to Hire Top Talent

Discover seven of the top nurse recruiting strategies, from asking for referrals to fighting toxic bullying culture and scoping out the competition.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Nurses

Christmas Gift Ideas for Nurses

What better time to show appreciation than during Christmas? In this guide, we explore the idea of gifting nurses during the holiday season.

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Can Plantar Fasciitis Socks Relieve Heel Pain?

Can Plantar Fasciitis Socks Relieve Heel Pain?

Plantar fasciitis (heel and arch pain) is a common complaint among nurses and other professionals who spend all day on their feet. Find out the causes of plantar fasciitis as well as seven at-home remedies to try, from plantar fasciitis socks to stretching exercises.

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6 of the Best Athletic Shoes for Nurses

6 of the Best Athletic Shoes for Nurses

Shopping for athletic shoes for nurses? Discover our six best-selling athletic nursing shoe brands and find your new favorite pair.

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Why Jockey® Scrubs Are Ridiculously Comfortable

Why Jockey® Scrubs Are Ridiculously Comfortable

Jockey® is most well-known for manufacturing underwear, but it also makes scrubs that are just as comfortable as the brand’s underwear. Discover the four collections of Jockey® scrubs and find out more about the brand’s comfort guarantee.

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How to Become a Vet Tech

How to Become a Vet Tech

Learn how to become a vet tech, typical vet tech duties, how to get a vet tech license, and vet tech salaries in this FAQ.

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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Gifts for Doctors

The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Gifts for Doctors

Discover some unique and practical gift options, and present a selection of the best scrubs gifts for doctors

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Nursing Bag Technique: Step-by-Step Guide

Nursing Bag Technique: Step-by-Step Guide

There are two important parts to any nursing bag technique: stocking it with the right items and disinfecting it to prevent the spread of infections. Visit allheart.com to discover some essential items you should always have in your nursing bag, plus a step-by-step guide to thoroughly disinfect your bag after visits.

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How to Become a Pharmacist

How to Become a Pharmacist

Discover the answers to all your pharmacist career FAQs and learn the difference between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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6 Entry-Level Healthcare Jobs to Kick-Start Your Career

6 Entry-Level Healthcare Jobs to Kick-Start Your Career

Discover six entry-level healthcare jobs that have minimal educational requirements, including home health aides, medical billers and medical coders.

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Self-Care for Nurses: 8 Ways to Feel Better During the Pandemic

Self-Care for Nurses: 8 Ways to Feel Better During the Pandemic

COVID-19 has made it harder than ever for nurses to take care of themselves. Learn eight ways nurses can engage in self-care.

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How to Become a Phlebotomist

How to Become a Phlebotomist

Discover how to become a phlebotomist, how much money they make, what skills are important for phlebotomists, how to perform a blood draw and more.

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Vet Tech vs. Vet Assistant - Everything You Need to Know

Vet Tech vs. Vet Assistant - Everything You Need to Know

Discover the differences between a vet tech vs. vet assistant, from salaries to typical daily duties.

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What Is a Pediatrician?

What Is a Pediatrician?

Discover what a pediatrician is, learn what they do on a daily basis and find out much money pediatricians make each year.

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Scrubs for Men: Best Brand and Fit Options

Scrubs for Men: Best Brand and Fit Options

There are hundreds of options on the market, so finding the best scrubs for men can be tough. Discover the eight essential steps all men need to know to find the perfect set of scrubs, plus our seven favorite men’s medical uniform brands.

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Buyer’s Guide: Best Stethoscopes for Nursing Students

Buyer’s Guide: Best Stethoscopes for Nursing Students

Discover the best stethoscopes for nursing school for every price point, from our budget pick to a worthwhile splurge that will last you for years.

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Medical Uniforms Through Time

Medical Uniforms Through Time

From the 1800s onward, medical uniforms evolved alongside the medical field itself, and classic scrubs are only about 50 years old. From regular clothing to butchers’ aprons to white dresses to green scrubs, discover the history of medical uniforms.

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5 of the Best Clogs for Nurses

5 of the Best Clogs for Nurses

In the market for some new nursing shoes? Discover six of the best clogs for nurses and the features that set them apart, from Dansko to Landau

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5 High-End Scrubs for Your Next Shift

5 High-End Scrubs for Your Next Shift

Looking to upgrade your workwear wardrobe? If you’re in the market for high-end scrubs, discover five brands that you need to consider.

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KardiaMobile: Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile EKG Monitors

KardiaMobile: Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile EKG Monitors

Mobile EKG devices like the KardiaMobile help patients measure their heart’s activity at home and spot potential problems such as atrial fibrillation. Discover the answers to 11 of the most frequently asked questions about the KardiaMobile and checking for AFib at home.

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Stethoscope Charms and Seven More Ways to Personalize Your Uniform

Stethoscope Charms and Seven More Ways to Personalize Your Uniform

Nurses must wear scrubs to work—but beyond that, there are many options for personalization. Discover eight ways you can customize your medical uniform that are both hospital- and nurse-approved, from stethoscope charms to colorful compression socks.

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Safe Patient Handling Techniques and 6 More Ways to Avoid Nursing Injuries

Safe Patient Handling Techniques and 6 More Ways to Avoid Nursing Injuries

Nurses are at a very high risk for occupational injuries, many of them caused by incorrectly lifting patients and other loads. Discover seven best practices to keep yourself and your patients safe–from using gait belts to wearing non-slip shoes.

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6 Benefits of Slip-Resistant Shoes for Nurses

6 Benefits of Slip-Resistant Shoes for Nurses

Thousands of people fall in hospitals every year, and nurses definitely don’t want to be a part of this statistic. Discover six reasons you should be wearing slip-resistant shoes to work, from safety to durability to comfort.

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4 of the Best Scrubs for Veterinarians

4 of the Best Scrubs for Veterinarians

Learn the essential criteria for shopping for veterinary scrubs and discover some of the most popular brands of scrubs for veterinarians.

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The Ultimate Guide: 17 Jobs That Require Scrubs

The Ultimate Guide: 17 Jobs That Require Scrubs

Want to wear scrubs all day? Discover 17 jobs that require scrubs–from veterinarian technicians to diagnostic medical sonographers.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: 6 Key Differences

Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: 6 Key Differences

Discover the important differences between nurse practitioners vs. doctors, including prescribing power, required education, and salary.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Protective Gear for Healthcare Workers

A Beginner’s Guide to Protective Gear for Healthcare Workers

Learn about the main types of protective gear for medical professionals and discover best practices for donning and doffing FDA Cleared PPE, such as masks and gloves.

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Common Medical School Interview Questions

Common Medical School Interview Questions

Discover tips for acing your medical school interviews and practice your answers with our ultimate list of common medical school interview questions

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10 Items for Your Home Health Nursing Bag

10 Items for Your Home Health Nursing Bag

Home health aides have to carry everything they need with them, since they can’t visit the hospital supply closet down the hall when they forget something. Discover the 10 items every aide should pack in their home health nursing bag.

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The 12 Most Influential Nurses of 2018

The 12 Most Influential Nurses of 2018

While others like to count down their favorite movies or music albums from the past year, we want to celebrate some of the most inspirational nurses from 2018. Discover these 12 great nurses and the wonderful work they are doing, from coordinating hurricane relief efforts to helping homeless veterans.

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Scrub Color Meaning: What the Color of Your Scrubs Says About You

Scrub Color Meaning: What the Color of Your Scrubs Says About You

Discover what scrubs colors have meanings and why certain colors are associated with particular hospital departments.

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Answering Your White Coat Ceremony FAQs

Answering Your White Coat Ceremony FAQs

White coat ceremonies symbolize the beginning of a medical student’s journey to becoming a physician. Discover answers to your most frequently asked questions about white coat ceremonies, from what oath students take to whether or not nurses get a ceremony, too.

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Why Do Nurses Love Dansko Shoes?

Why Do Nurses Love Dansko Shoes?

Learn why nurses love their expansive collection of comfortable, durable clogs and shoes.

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3 Tips for Choosing a Lab Coat for Men

3 Tips for Choosing a Lab Coat for Men

Finding the ideal men's lab coat depends on a number of factors. This guide will help you discover the right lab coat for men in the medical field.

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What Does a Pediatric Nurse Do?

What Does a Pediatric Nurse Do?

Get answers to your pediatric nursing FAQs, including what pediatric nurses do on the job and how to become a pediatric nurse.

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What Is an Esthetician?

What Is an Esthetician?

Discover what an esthetician does for a living and why this skincare profession is expected to grow so much over the next decade.

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How to Draw Blood: The Ultimate Guide

How to Draw Blood: The Ultimate Guide

While many hospitals have their own dedicated phlebotomy teams, drawing blood is a critical skill for any nurse to have. Discover how to draw blood, where nurses learn venipuncture, the history of phlebotomy and more.

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International Travel Nursing: FAQs

International Travel Nursing: FAQs

Get answers to all your international travel nursing questions, from whether your nursing license will transfer to how much money a traveling nurse makes.

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Landau Scrubs: Our 7 Favorite Collections

Landau Scrubs: Our 7 Favorite Collections

Landau has been making fashion-forward medical uniforms for more than 50 years without losing its edge. Discover our seven favorite collections from Landau scrubs and find out why nurses keep coming back to this company’s products.

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What Is Nursing Informatics? Everything You Need to Know

What Is Nursing Informatics? Everything You Need to Know

Nursing informatics is an exciting career path in the nursing field. Discover just what nursing informatics is and why it may be a good job choice for you.

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How to Choose a Face Mask Filter

How to Choose a Face Mask Filter

Discover why experts recommend adding a face mask filter to reusable fabric masks and learn how to choose between different types of face mask filters.

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Utilization Review: What It Is and How to Get Involved

Utilization Review: What It Is and How to Get Involved

Discover what utilization review is, how to become a utilization review nurse and a sample of what utilization review looks like.

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Best Shoes for Standing All Day

Best Shoes for Standing All Day

Nurses spend 12 hours on their feet at a time, so comfortable, supportive shoes are absolutely vital to their foot health and well-being. Discover six of our favorite shoes for standing all day, from Dansko to Sanita to Klogs shoes.

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The 3M™ Littmann® Cardiology IV™ Stethoscope: Why it’s the New Go-To

The 3M™ Littmann® Cardiology IV™ Stethoscope: Why it’s the New Go-To

3M Littmann released the Cardiology IV, and it’s setting the new standard in stethoscopes with improved performance, durability and design. Discover four reasons why the Littmann Cardiology IV Stethoscope is the perfect choice for your next stethoscope.

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What Is the Best Forehead Thermometer?

What Is the Best Forehead Thermometer?

Learn the difference between contact and non-contact forehead thermometers. Then, discover how to choose the best thermometer for your needs.

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Sphygmomanometers: The Original Blood Pressure Device

Sphygmomanometers: The Original Blood Pressure Device

Sphygmomanometers, better known as blood pressure monitors, come in many different types. Learn about the difference between manual and automatic blood pressure models, how to use a sphygmomanometer and the history behind this important medical device.

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The Complete Guide: How to Become an RN

The Complete Guide: How to Become an RN

Get answers to all your registered nursing FAQs, including info on how to become an RN, registered nursing programs, and RN salaries.

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What is a Respirator Mask Used For?

What is a Respirator Mask Used For?

Learn the differences between respirators and masks, where each should be used, how they are regulated, what the ratings mean and more.

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What is the Best Pulse Oximeter to Buy? – allheart.com

What is the Best Pulse Oximeter to Buy? – allheart.com

Reference allheart’s in-depth pulse oximeter buyer’s guide to learn which style is right for your needs and budget. We’ll cover the best pulse oximeters for nurses, respiratory therapists, pediatricians, sleep specialists and more.

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What Does A Physician Assistant Do?

What Does A Physician Assistant Do?

Discover answers to all your physician assistant FAQs, including what a physician assistant does, how to become a physician assistant, and more.

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8 Best Nursing Blogs

8 Best Nursing Blogs

Discover eight of the best nursing blogs you should be reading right now, covering topics from acclimating to your first nursing job to making smart career moves.

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How Often Should You Replace Your Stethoscope?

How Often Should You Replace Your Stethoscope?

Feeling like your stethoscope quality has been declining? Find out how often you should replace your stethoscope, plus learn some tips to make it last longer.

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8 Fun and Educational Nurse Games

8 Fun and Educational Nurse Games

Discover eight of our favorite games for nurses, from a free ECG simulation to a smartphone app that will quiz you about hundreds of cases.

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18 of the Best Scrubs for Doctors

18 of the Best Scrubs for Doctors

Are you a physician shopping for scrubs? Discover 18 of our favorite scrubs for doctors, from Adar Medical to Zoe and Chloe.

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What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Get answers to 18 medical assistant FAQs in our guide. Discover what a medical assistant does, how much money a medical assistant makes and more.

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6 Best Compression Socks for Nurses

6 Best Compression Socks for Nurses

Discover the best brands that make compression socks for nurses and how compression socks help relieve tired, aching legs.

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Infection Control for Healthcare Workers: 7 Ways to Avoid Bringing Germs Home from Work

Infection Control for Healthcare Workers: 7 Ways to Avoid Bringing Germs Home from Work

Discover seven steps medical professionals can take to reduce the chances of bringing coronavirus and other infectious diseases home from the hospital.

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What to Wear Under Scrubs: The Ultimate Guide

What to Wear Under Scrubs: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering what to wear under scrubs, or if you’re even allowed to layer in the first place? From t-shirts to underwear to scrubs jackets, discover everything you need to know about layering your nursing uniform like a pro.

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Free Continuing Education for Nurses: 7 Free Online CEUs

Free Continuing Education for Nurses: 7 Free Online CEUs

Most states require nurses to earn additional contact hours every 2 years. Discover websites that offer free continuing education for nurses.

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Medical Assistants vs. Nurses: What’s the Difference?

Medical Assistants vs. Nurses: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between a medical assistant vs. a nurse and discover how to enter both of these healthcare professions.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Designer Scrubs

A Beginner’s Guide to Designer Scrubs

Discover everything you need to know about upgrading your workwear to premium scrubs. Find nine of our favorite designer scrub brands here.

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Breathable Shoes: Tips to Avoid Sweaty Feet - allheart.com

Breathable Shoes: Tips to Avoid Sweaty Feet - allheart.com

Sweaty feet can be annoying and even smelly, especially during long nursing shifts. Even though you’re on your feet all day and must wear specific scrubs and shoes, there are still plenty of changes you can make to reduce feet sweat. Check out our nine tips for fighting sweaty feet.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Career Paths

The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Career Paths

Becoming a registered nurse is only the first step. Discover the many nursing career paths you can take in this comprehensive guide.

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How to Become a Dental Hygienist

How to Become a Dental Hygienist

Discover how to become a dental hygienist- how long it takes, how much money they make, and the daily duties dental hygienists perform.

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What is a Nursing Assistant?

What is a Nursing Assistant?

Discover what a nursing assistant is and get answers to all your nursing FAQs, including how to become one and how much they make.

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How to Become a Caregiver

How to Become a Caregiver

Discover answers to all your caregiving FAQS, including what a caregiver does, how to become a certified caregiver and how much caregivers make.

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10 Must-Have EMS Supplies for Paramedics

10 Must-Have EMS Supplies for Paramedics

Because they work out of an ambulance rather than a hospital, EMS professionals need to carry a lot of gear to make sure they are prepared for any eventuality. Discover the 10 EMS supplies every paramedic must carry.

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5 Careers in Children’s Hospitals

5 Careers in Children’s Hospitals

If you want a career in pediatrics, you’ve got options. Discover five exciting careers in children’s hospitals and how to get started.

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A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Become A Dental Assistant

A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Become A Dental Assistant

In this FAQ, learn how to become a dental assistant, what it takes to become one, dental assistant salaries and more.

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History of the Otoscope

History of the Otoscope

Get a history lesson on the otoscope and to discover how this essential medical device has transformed over time.

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8 of the Highest Paying Jobs for Nurses

8 of the Highest Paying Jobs for Nurses

Discover eight of the highest paying jobs for nurses and their annual salaries, including Chief Nursing Officers and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

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Best Scrubs for Sweating: 8 Moisture- Wicking Scrubs

Best Scrubs for Sweating: 8 Moisture- Wicking Scrubs

Say goodbye to getting overheated with eight of our favorite scrubs for sweating. Discover the best brands for moisture-wicking scrubs.

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Be a Scrubinista: 7 Tips for a Stylish Look in Scrubs

Be a Scrubinista: 7 Tips for a Stylish Look in Scrubs

While you have to wear scrubs to your nursing shift, you don’t have to look or feel unfashionable in them. Follow these seven tips for choosing and wearing stylish scrubs, from selecting the right size to personalizing them with embroidery.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Exam Gloves

Tips for Choosing the Right Exam Gloves

Exam gloves are simple to make, but that doesn’t mean buying them is equally straightforward. Should you get sterile or non-sterile, exam-style or surgical-style? Which material should you chose? Find out everything you need to know about choosing the right exam gloves for your clinical setting.

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Nurse Life Tips: Working Smart During Pregnancy

Nurse Life Tips: Working Smart During Pregnancy

Both working as a nurse and carrying a baby are demanding jobs — and working as a nurse while pregnant can be even more challenging. Follow these 22 tips to ensure a safe and comfortable pregnancy while you keep working as a nurse.

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Awareness Ribbons Guide: Colors and Meanings

Awareness Ribbons Guide: Colors and Meanings

New awareness ribbons are being created every day, and the many different causes total in the hundreds. Learn a brief history of awareness ribbons, different ways to show support and which causes each ribbon color represents.

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How to Care for Nursing Shoes

How to Care for Nursing Shoes

Nurses can walk several miles in a single shift, so their shoes can wear down quickly. Follow these seven tips to keep your nursing shoes clean and good-looking for as long as you possibly can.

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7 Best Holiday Gifts for Veterinarians

7 Best Holiday Gifts for Veterinarians

Need some Christmas present ideas for the veterinarian in your life? Check out these seven gifts for veterinarians and start filling your cart with joy.

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How to Choose the Best Stethoscope for You

How to Choose the Best Stethoscope for You

Explore the allheart stethoscope buyer's guide to discover which stethoscope is best for your role, budget and personal needs.

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Wrist vs. Arm Blood Pressure Monitors

Wrist vs. Arm Blood Pressure Monitors

You’ve told a patient they need to buy a blood pressure monitor to use at home, but which model should they buy? In our handy guide, find out how blood pressure monitors work and why reliability varies between wrist and arm models.

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Beyond Compression Socks: A Nurse's Guide to Leg and Foot Self-Care

Beyond Compression Socks: A Nurse's Guide to Leg and Foot Self-Care

Learn the best ways to care for your legs and feet as a nurse through compression socks, comfortable shoes and self-care tips.

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What Is the Best Nursing Penlight to Buy?

What Is the Best Nursing Penlight to Buy?

Penlights are available in many different models: reusable vs. disposable, plastic vs. metal, pupil gauge vs. no pupil gauge. So which nursing penlight is the best one for you? Discover how to choose the perfect penlight in our ultimate guide.

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4 Heavy-Duty Medical Bags for Doctors

Finding a medical bag that will hold up over time can be tough. Discover four of our top-selling medical bags for doctors that will last you for a while.

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Learn how to give an IM injection in just 10 steps, as well as how to choose between the three main intramuscular injection sites.

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Get answers to your frequently asked questions about how to become a sonographer–from how much money they make to what hours they work.

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National Nurses Week is May 6 through 12, making this the perfect time of year to celebrate the nurse in your life. Visit allheart.com for several great gift ideas, from special scrubs to compression socks and more.

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Cherokee Uniforms is the industry standard in scrubs, and there’s a reason why nurses love the brand’s products so much. From a history of innovation to the wide range of styles and sizes, discover eight reasons why nurses keep buying Cherokee scrubs.

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The Complete Guide: What is An APRN?

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Get answers to all your FAQs about advanced practice registered nurses, including what is an APRN, how much do APRNs make, how to become an APRN, and more.

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Which Level of Compression Socks Do I Need?

Nurses know that they should wear compression socks to help combat circulation issues that can result from being on their feet all day. Discover the five main levels of medical compression socks as well as the conditions that each can help prevent or treat.

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Discover answers to all your nursing interview FAQs–from what questions to ask in a nursing interview to what clothes you should wear.

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koi: The Scrubs Nurses Love to Wear

This independently-owned, woman-run brand makes some of the most comfortable and fashionable scrubs we’ve ever tried on. Discover seven reasons why nurses love koi scrubs, from its many lines to its fun accessories.

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Discover the five design elements women need to look for as they search for a stylish lab coat that will flatter their shape.

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The Ultimate Guide to Scrub Fabric

The Ultimate Guide to Scrub Fabric

Cotton or polyester, poplin or twill weave—how to decide on the best scrub fabric for you? In this guide, we break down everything that nurses need to know about scrub fabric, including fibers, weaves and treatments.

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How to Give a Bed Bath: Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to give a bed bath like a pro in five simple steps, as well as the supplies you need and how to prepare your patient.

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Winter Wardrobe: 6 Tips for Warm Scrubs

Are you always freezing during your shift? Discover six ways to layer warm scrubs so you can stay cozy while on the clock this winter.

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The Right Way to Wear Compression Socks

The Right Way to Wear Compression Socks

So you want to wear medical compression socks but which style should you choose and when should you wear them? Discover the answers to the six most frequently asked questions about wearing medical compression socks.

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Stretch scrubs flex and move with you during a long shift on your feet. But with so many options out there, which brand should you go with? Discover our customers’ eight favorite stretch scrubs collections, including Cherokee, Dickies and Jockey.

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Find your dream pair of nursing shoes and comfortable nursing apparel by Nurse Mates at allheart.com, where we have a wide variety of Nurse Mates clogs, sneakers, slip-on nursing shoes and so much more.

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How to Become a Physical Therapy Assistant

Discover answers to all your physical therapy assistant questions, including how to become a PTA and how much money they make.

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LPN, RN, APRN, DONS, CNO. What do all these nursing titles mean, and who reports to whom? Learn what 25 of the most common nursing titles mean and how they relate to each other in the hierarchy.

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Get to know the Eko DUO ECG + Digital Stethoscope, a revolutionary diagnostic tool that combines a stethoscope with an electrocardiogram in real-time.

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If you’re wondering what private duty nursing is and how it works, you’ve come to the right place. Discover whether or not private duty nursing is the right career move.

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