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Jun 12, '11 - 
It’s a sad and indisputable fact that our society is becoming increasingly rude and narcissistic. The emphasis now is on an individual’s “rights,” but not taking personal responsibility or accepting the consequences for one’s actions and decisions. (Witness the sad...
by VickyRN 50 comments Last by
tracelane
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Feb 26 - Bullying results in dire consequences for many nurses and other healthcare workers, including job loss, public humiliation, anxiety, depression, and shattered professional reputations. This article discusses the types of nurses that bullies frequently target and offers some 'bully-proofing' strategies.
by TheCommuter 64 comments Last by
Mike SIE
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Mar 4 - In this litigious day and age, nurses can be individually named in lawsuits. Also, patients and family members sometimes utter the words "I am suing you" as an intimidation measure. However, a little knowledge regarding legal issues in nursing can go a long way in alleviating a nurse's fears.
by TheCommuter 26 comments Last by
Mandiee
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Feb 22 - Twelve months and four seasons have come and gone since my life was forever altered by the pronouncement of the words "I'm diagnosing you with bipolar II disorder." Here's the end to the beginning of that story, and the beginning of a life which is very different from the one I was living only one short year ago.
by VivaLasViejas 21 comments Last by
VivaLasViejas
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Jul 7, '12 - Air Force flight nurses provide in-flight nursing care for wounded warriors anywhere the US military operates. Because of the efficiency of the Air Evac system, soldiers can be transported from time-of-injury to the US in 24 to 72 hours. Despite sometimes critical injuries, nursing care can be given in a seamless fashion until definitive care is reached.
by nurse2033 15 comments Last by
carlily0513
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Jan 2 - The physician shortage in primary care, plus the growth of nurse practitioners and increasing need for access to health care, creates a necessity for more autonomous nurse practitioners. However, current restrictions on nurse practitioners, particularly prescription regulations for controlled substances, limit what practitioners can do for patients. These restrictions also increase wait times for patients and have the potential to increase liability claims as physicians prescribe medications for patients they have not adequately evaluated. Nurse practitioners have proven to be a safe, quality, and cost saving approach to primary care. To meet the growing needs for patients, nurse practitioners must have the ability to prescribe controlled substances in all 50 states.
by lazer31285 36 comments Last by
benm93
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Feb 3 - Getting a foot in the door of a healthcare facility is immensely important in this competitive day and age, and some students want to get an early start. However, not every nursing student wants to work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The purpose of this article is to discuss other healthcare-related jobs that nursing students can work.
by TheCommuter 48 comments Last by
benm93
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Mar 11, '09 - As some classmates in our RN nursing program gathered around in a small group this morning, I sided up and listened to a story that quickly carried me back in time when I was a newly licensed practical nurse (LPN) just learning how to manage my time as I passed the early morning medications.
by 99percentangel 75 comments Last by
St_Claire
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Jun 1, '12 - 'Advice from a Nursing Manager with 10 years hiring experience on creating nursing resumes, cover letters and submitting online job applications that stand out from the crowd. New ways of networking highlighted.
by NRSKarenRN 8 comments Last by
bdinga
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May 29, '11 - Now that I have passed the doctoral candidacy exam, it is time for me to start the dissertation process. The candidacy milestone formally marks the start of the research phase of my PhD journey. Designing a dissertation from scratch to finish is an immense undertaking...
by VickyRN 9 comments Last by
Ivana RN-BC
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Feb 13 - I have just read a post in a Nursing Specialties forum on Staff Development that makes reference to the need to recognize and nurture new nurses because the nursing-eat-their-young attitude is so widespread. I went to respond to that but realized it might see more eyes...
by GrnTea 117 comments Last by
PatMac10,SN
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Jun 1, '12 - The tale and advice of a brand new grad on how to stand out and score yourself a job as a new graduate nurse. I was the first in my class of 50 to score a job, and after giving out a lot of solicited advice, I've decided to write it out and share with other hopeful and passionate new grad nurses.
by hakunamatataRN 39 comments Last by
adventure780
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Feb 14 - I am a cynic to the core of my soul and I think, for just one moment last night, I may have known how the Grinch felt with that sudden onset of cardiomegaly that occurs when he decides to return his spoils of victory (the fool).
by CheesePotato 20 comments Last by
twopurpleskittles
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Oct 3, '08 - One of the questions I am most frequently asked is how do I prepare for an interview, and over the years of both being interviewed and interviewing I have built up a stock pile of questions and interview tips. There are many websites out there that can help you prepare, and I have included some of them as links here.
by XB9S 70 comments Last by
mmsparkle
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Feb 25, '08 - An old OR nurse once told me that any good OR nurse always carries scissors in his/her pocket. While I make use of my scissors daily, there are other factors that are vital to being a great OR nurse.
One of the first things that any aspiring OR nurse needs to do is...
by GadgetRN71 16 comments Last by
compactsnake
