Nurses are one of the few communities that live up to this phrase as a way of life. In times of adversity, they restore faith in humanity with their actions and commitment to professional ethos. They work in diverse clinical settings where tensions can soar to the point of incivility and violence.

Not all heroes were capes; some wear aprons and scrubs. Or that was what the medical community showed the rest of the world through the Covid-19 crisis. With masks and PPE kits on and little space to let the sweat trickle down, doctors and nurses have been battling the virus, laying their lives on the line for more than a year.

According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, as many as one-third of healthcare workers in the US are reluctant to take vaccines.Though clinicians are considered a top priority group for vaccine rollout, many are hesitant to take the jab due to a lack of trust in the medical system.

As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA), you know that new tasks and responsibilities appear at any moment of the day. One study by the National Institutes of Health found that nurses were interrupted once every six minutesadvanced practitioners can expect interruptions at an even greater frequency! However, when it comes to ensuring positive outcomes in the workplace, the ability to focus amid constant distractions is an absolutely necessary skill.

International Men's Health Week is celebrated every year since 2002 and is meant to focus on health issues affecting men. This year, it will be celebrated from June 13 through Father's Day on June 19. It's a good time for men to take care of their fitness, and overall health, and then do something about it.

We are pleased to feature Vixony Vixamar, working with DirectShifts as a registered nurse with 10 years of experience in healthcare industry under his belt. We asked him to share some of his achievements, experiences, and challenges faced as a nurse with our readers. This will be a source of learning and great career advice for all the new and aspiring nurses and healthcare professionals in 2022.