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Nursing’s inferiority complex: why you’re never ‘just’ a nurse

Managing high-stakes, safety-critical situations is a daily reality in nursing, yet some of us can’t resist the urge to downplay our role
Posted 20 February 2024 - 10:00
A nurse stands in front of a line of other nurses, looking happy and confident. Yet nurses often downplay their role
 
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