I Am Sorry I Did Not Spend More Time At Work!
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self-care, work and life balanceAbstract
It is no secret that there is a nursing shortage and, often, working nurses are left putting in more time than they want (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2024; Scott-Marshall, 2024). This editorial will explore taking a proactive approach in addressing the balance of professional and personal lives with forensic nursing.
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