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How does a full moon affect your workplace?
General Nursing

Full Moon Syndrome: Fact or Fiction

by madwife2002, BSN, RN

For years, we (in the nursing profession) have identified an increase in full moon personality changes among our patients and co-workers. None of them for the...

What questions did you get asked in your job interview?
Job Hunt

Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This article is a second response to the numerous inquiries that people make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The intended purpose of this article...

How has nursing evolved over the years?
General Nursing

Nursing: Then and Now

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The nursing profession, as a whole, as well as the role of the nurse have evolved dramatically over the past several decades. I personally have witnessed the...

NCLEX

My NCLEX story...

by CrazyJess

The NCLEX exam is one of the major milestones in a nurse's career. NCLEX is a long, stressful, and sometimes frightening journey that we, nurses, unfortunately...

What is the medical symbol for nurses?
General Nursing

Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

by nursewithskills

I took a closer look at the medical symbol usually around the RN or anything associated with medicine and found it very interesting...

What are NCLEX priority questions?
NCLEX

I am an RN! NCLEX Tips and Tricks Just For You!!

by healthstar, BSN, RN

I am officially an RN, and it feels so good. I had 75 questions and out! Most of the questions were priority questions, lots of SATA 30+ no meds, math, or put...

NP

Whose Consensus Is It Anyway?

by Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP

The final draft of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation was approved July 7, 2008 with very little fanfare. As an important step toward uniformity in APRN...

NCLEX

My Experience With The Four-Day Live Hurst Review For NCLEX

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to describe my personal experiences with the four-day live Hurst Review. Although I attended more than two years ago, I...

Geriatric

A Place for Mom: Staffing Concepts and the Role of the Nurse in As…

by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN

Second of a multi-part series on assisted living facilities and how they serve the elderly who are too frail to live at home safely, yet not ill enough for...

Professionalism

Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Employees who regularly work 'off the clock' could experience dire consequences. This article attempts to explain why nurses and other non-exempt healthcare...

What do you think of the DNP program?
Doctoral

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

by Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP

Nursing opens a wealth of opportunities through academic advancement. One such option is the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This article does not aim to...

Relations

Patient Care And Customer Service Are Not The Same!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Customer service and patient care are two totally different concepts. Unfortunately, the great divide between the two is only going to clash as we enter this...

Uniform/Gear

Nursing Scrubs: The Material Makes A Difference

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Nursing scrubs and other types of uniforms designed for healthcare workers are made using different materials. The intended purpose of this article is to...

LPN, LVN

LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

During my four years as an LPN, I did financially better than many of the people who earned baccalaureate degrees in humanities-type majors such as American...

Geriatric

Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to use the written word to capture some lighthearted memories and recollections about the funny and sometimes cute...

Geriatric

The Elderly Are Devalued

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

To be blunt, the frail elderly population tends to be devalued in American society. Since 78 million Baby Boomers are aging and will be added to the ranks of...

General Students

Be Careful When Posting

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This message is a lighthearted reminder to exercise the utmost caution when posting personal information, since allnurses.com is the largest online community of...

Educators

Adjunct Faculty a.k.a. 'Academic Sharecroppers'

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Adjunct faculty members, the silent majority in higher education in the United States, must contend with unique issues. The purpose of this article is to...

Geriatric

Coprophagia And Scatolia In Demented Elderly Residents

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The healthcare workers, visitors, and concerned family members who regularly come into contact with the demented elderly population in institutionalized...

HESI

Just finished taking HESI A2! My experience might help you...

by jena5111, ASN, RN

I just got out of my HESI A2 exam with a 95% overall score. Test preparation was the key to getting a good composite score, so I thought I'd share my test prep...

Activism

Stamps Commemorating Nursing

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Registered Nurse discusses stamps portraying nurses, nursing profession and nursing history. Includes links to websites displaying stamps.

How do you keep your older patients safe in their homes?
Home Health

Keeping Seniors Safe in Their Own Homes: Stairways, Hallways, & Ou…

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

As the home health nurse, you are continuing the walk-through of an elderly client's home. This article reviews home safety tips for stairways, hallways, and...

Spirituality

The Power Of Prayer in Healthcare

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Research indicates that patients who pray and meditate experience increased health benefits. Some of these benefits are measurable, while others cannot directly...

General Nursing

An Overview Of Nursing Compact Licenses

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This article is written in direct response to the numerous queries that nurses and students make regarding compact licensure. The intended purpose of this...

LPN, LVN

Challenging The Boards To Become A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The purpose of this article is to further explore the detailed process that an unlicensed healthcare worker must complete to challenge the boards and become a...