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Relations

Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

As the nursing workforce continues to age, it is imperative that age discrimination becomes a relic of the past. We must retain our older and most expert...

Relations

How to Survive a Deposition

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Receiving a notice of deposition can be one of the most terrifying and stressful events in a nurse's entire career. This article contains valuable advice on how...

Which one did you use? Kaplan, Saunders, or Lacharity?

NCLEX

Passed my NCLEX-RN! My NCLEX Review Material Tips

by IceStar817

After graduating, I failed the NCLEX twice. I was overwhelmed with the internship and not knowing what/how to study for the exam. Also, was overwhelmed with...

Government

Reserve Component BOLC Survival Guide

by ArmyNurse09

On orders for BOLC? Concerned about the field portion of your training? A U.S. Army Reserves RN provides tips and suggestions for surviving and thriving in the...

Relations

Public Humiliation In Healthcare

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Numerous nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare workers have described humiliating experiences during the courses of their careers. The purpose of...

NCLEX

How The NCLEX Works (Part I): Computerized Adaptive Testing

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This article is a direct response to the numerous queries that test-takers have made regarding the the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The...

How do you answer job interview questions?

Job Hunt

How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

This piece was written in response to the inquiries that people make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The purpose of this article is to shed light...

General Students

Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Online education has exploded in popularity over the past fifteen years. Unfortunately, scam schools and diploma mills have also boosted their numbers during...

Activism

Hospital CEO Salaries: Are The Big Bucks Justified?

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

In this current era of escalating healthcare costs, people have been scrutinizing the salaries, perks, and other forms of compensation that hospital CEOs...

Wound

Denuded Wounds and the Nurse's Role in Treatment

by Lydia Seales-Fuller, BSN

Nurses play a vital role in the recognition and treatment of denuded wounds. In acute care settings, the nursing staff is responsible for assessing the level of...

Geriatric

Long-Term Care Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Barbara, a nurse at a long-term care facility, says, "I've been working in this industry for 30 years." She adds, "I enjoy having the same residents day after...

Relations

The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Wilma, a certified nursing assistant with ten years of experience, has been working at the local county hospital for the past two years. Although she was...

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Kate, a nurse who works on an adequately staffed acute rehab unit inside a specialty rehabilitation hospital, says, "This shift has been so busy!" She also...

Stress 101

Infrequent Voiding Syndrome: Don't Fall Victim To This Common Prob…

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The purpose of this article is to discuss infrequent voiding syndrome, which is an affliction that commonly strikes bedside nursing staff.

What are the differences between LPNs and RNs?

LPN, LVN

LPNs? What do they do? Where can they work? Difference between LPN…

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Many people ask the same repetitive questions about licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The intended purpose of this article is to answer a handful of these...

Management

10 Ways to Develop Nursing Leadership

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Just read a great article in American Nurse Today about Launching yourself in nursing leadership. This lead me to thinking about Ways to Develop Nursing...

General Students

The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Private For-Profit Schools

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Prospective students are often faced with the decision of which school to attend. Many of these students are considering attending private for-profit...

General Nursing

Nursing: Not A Recession-Proof Career

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The media, some institutions of higher learning, and many members of the public heartily believe that the nursing profession is immune to economic downturns....

Spirituality

Is Faith Enough?

by jaelpn, LPN

Late nights often get me wondering about life, death, faith and hope. This just happens to be my thoughts for the night. I hope that there may be one person it...

NP Students

Review of UNE online Organic I

by Bill2211

Recently finished UNE online organic I with lab. The following is a review of that course, which I found to be extremely difficult owing to a considerable lack...

Job Hunt

How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

by hakunamatata, BSN, RN

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,...

Job Hunt

Resume Tips: Perfecting Nursing Resume, Cover Letter, Online Job A…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Advice from a Nursing Manager with 10 years hiring experience on creating nursing resumes, cover letters and submitting online job applications that stand out...

Success

A nursing student at 48. My journey could be yours...

by sewnmom, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP

This is my story and what brought me to this point in my life. While our stories are all unique, maybe you are thinking of a similiar journey. I am so happy I...

General Nursing

Free Nursing Continuing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

allnurses has compiled a list of cutting edge FREE continuing education programs found on the web. Each course listed is free and most have been approved by...

NCLEX

The Most Important Must Know Drugs For NCLEX

by ogold, BSN, RN

A list of drugs that you should be aware of for the NCLEX.