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Entrepreneurs

How To Write A Great Topic

by Joe V

A great topic guarantees higher than average engagement from the community. Here's a quick tutorial on how to start a great topic on allnurses.com.

Job Hunt

Employment Scams And Fake Job Postings

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Scam artists are conjuring up increasingly creative ways to take advantage of desperate job seekers during this rough economic climate. The purpose of this...

What methods do you use when examining fungating wounds?
Oncology

Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Caring for a patient with a fungating malignant wound is challenging. The science of palliative wound care is still in its infancy, with little research to...

Rehabilitation

Thickened Liquids With Dysphagia (Part I)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Patients who have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) are sometimes prescribed thickened liquids to reduce the risk of aspirating fluid into the lungs. The...

What is the difference between Hospice Care vs Palliative Care?
Hospice

Hospice Care vs Palliative Care

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Confusion abounds concerning hospice care and palliative care. Although very similar in philosophy and goals, these two specialty areas are not necessarily...

Medications

Protect Your Patients When Giving Promethazine (Phenergan)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Promethazine (Phenergan) is an irritant that can result in profound tissue damage and possible amputation if not administered properly. The purpose of this...

Management

Transactional Leadership Versus Transformational Leadership

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to describe the transformational and transactional leadership styles and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of...

General Nursing

Retraining Displaced Workers As Nurses

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to discuss the various issues surrounding the recruitment of unemployed and displaced workers into the nursing...

General Students

Crabs In The Barrel

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Has a friend, acquaintance, or close family member ever insulted your plans to pursue nursing as a career when you fully expected this person to support your...

General Students

An Outsider Looking In: My Student Experience at AA

by decembergrad2011, BSN, RN

Meeting at a church on a Friday night is not usual for most college students, but it is for the members of an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) women's group in my...

How does skin change at end-of-life?
Hospice

Skin Changes At Life's End (SCALE)

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

This article reviews SCALE, a topic that is just beginning to be researched. A common manifestation of SCALE is the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer. Not all pressure...

Stress 101

Impostor Syndrome: A Source Of Stress

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Some new and experienced nurses have asked themselves, "Do I really belong here?" Why do so many capable professionals second-guess their education, training,...

Pediatric

Children's Responses to Multicolor and Themed Uniforms

by sashamedvinsky, BSN, RN

The effects of hospital atmosphere and nursing attire have been shown to have significant effect on children's emotional responses. Several studies have...

Pre-Nursing

A Child Can Change Everything

by Takdbrown

A healthy baby was all I prayed for once the issues started with my pregnancy; A miracle baby is what I received. Through the ins and outs of my son's life, I...

Why are writing skills important?
Student Assist

Good Writing Skills Are Essential

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Like it or not, writing is an essential skill and you will be judged (either harshly or favorably) by your ability to communicate well in the written language....

Geriatric

Therapeutic Lying With Dementia Patients

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The intended purpose of this article is to further explore the practice of therapeutic lying to demented patients.

Government

A day in the life of an Air Force flight nurse

by nurse2033, MSN, RN

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,...

General Students

The Difference Between Approval and Accreditation

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Approval and accreditation are both important to operate and maintain a successful nursing program, but the two terms do not mean the same thing. The purpose of...

Management

Nursing Leadership Styles (Part III): Laissez-Faire Leaders

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

An individual's leadership style refers to the manner in which (s)he leads. Three primary leadership styles exist on a continuum: authoritarian, democratic, and...

Management

Nursing Leadership Styles (Part II): Democratic Leaders

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

An individual's leadership style refers to the manner in which (s)he leads. Three primary leadership styles exist on a continuum: authoritarian, democratic, and...

Management

Nursing Leadership Styles (Part I): Authoritarian Leaders

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

An individual's leadership style refers to the manner in which (s)he leads. Three primary leadership styles exist on a continuum: authoritarian, democratic, and...

Job Hunt

Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Some job seekers might be hindering their chances of receiving offers by failing to follow some very basic steps after the interview has taken place. The...

Student Assist

How to Conduct a Literature Review Using CINAHL: The Basics

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Performing a search of the literature can be a challenging feat for the novice researcher. This tutorial introduces the reader to the basics of a literature...

Career Support

So You Want To Move To Texas?

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The population of Texas has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years. The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the aspects that nurses and...

Relations

Nurses With Low Self-Esteem: Please Seek Help

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Working with a colleague who has low self-esteem can be a perpetually frustrating experience. The intended purpose of this article is to discuss the topic of...