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General Nursing

Bringing Massage Therapy Back into Nursing

It was at one time, a standard of practice in nursing to provide patients with the comforts of massage. This allowed nurses time with the patient, satisfying...

Student Assist

Medical Disease Information, Treatment, Procedures, Test Reference…

by Daytonite, BSN, RN

Here is my listing of weblinks that I utilize to research diseases and their treatment; which is another important educational component for the Nursing...

General Nursing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

by Thunderwolf, MSN, RN

The concept of cognitive behavioral therapy is not a new approach. As a previous counselor working with diverse populations, I had often found that this...

General Nursing

A Comparison BSN Versus ADN Faculty Role

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

The ability to shape and mold future nurses – and thereby indirectly impact countless patients’ lives “downstream” – is what makes a nursing faculty...

Student Assist

DAR Notes | Comprehensive Guide with Examples

by Michelle M. Crook, BSN, RN

For nursing students and new nurses, mastering nursing note-taking is fundamental to future success in the profession. In this article, we’ll cover one of the...

Humor

Murphy's Laws of Nursing | Life of a Nurse

by Roy Fokker, BSN, RN

Fun facts (or are they) about nursing ... Anyone who has been a nurse for more than a few weeks or months will smile and nod because you know these are all so...

Share Tips

Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considerin…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Are you considering a career in nursing or a student nurse with questions about course material, nursing procedure or care plan? Then you've probably read a...

Student Assist

Ephedrine Nursing Considerations, Patient Teachings, and More

by Kenneth Oja, PhD, RN

Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used to treat clients with symptomatic hypotension caused by anesthesia given during surgery. It can also be found...

General Nursing

How to Maximize Efficiency During the NOC Shift

by Wendy Sutas, BSN, RN

This article provides information on NOC shifts, including finances, pros and cons, and scheduling strategies to make it work for you.

MICU

Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A growing number of people with multiple co-morbidities and longer life expectancies are driving the need for more critical care beds. Developed in the 1960s,...

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Pre-Nursing

Nursing School Application Essay Example

by zefutebolera

What do you guys think of my essay? Please comment it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Student Assist

Help Hypotonic, Isotonic, & Hypertonic Solutions

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

What is the difference between hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic?

Student Assist

Differences Between an ER Tech and an ER Nurse

by wackyj2000

Emergency Room (ER) Technicians and Emergency Room (ER) Nurses both play crucial roles in emergency care settings, but their responsibilities, education, and...

Emergency

ER Nurses. Read This!

by ERERER

We are always looking for role models. But society is erroneously putting the wrong types of people on the top of that pedestal. We tend to focus on those who...

NCLEX

Waiting on NCLEX results? Read here first!

by EricJRN, MSN, RN

Congratulations on finishing nursing school and completing the NCLEX. Below are the answers to some common questions that students have after taking the NCLEX....

Emergency

Rules for the ER (long)

by EDValerieRN, ASN, RN

I know it is cynical, uncaring, and abrasive to say these things.... and I would never actually say them. I really do love my job, I just had a day where...

Gastroenterology

Difference Between G Tube And Peg Tube

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

PEG tubes (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tubes) allow patients to receive the nutritional needs that their bodies cannot obtain through routine...

Criminal

FAQ: Nursing Licensure With Criminal History

by kids

Frequently asked questions, info, and resources regarding nursing licensure with a criminal history.

Neuro

Difference Between Lethargic And Obtunded

by wonderbee, BSN, RN

Can you experienced nurses shed some light on this assessment parameter so that I might better understand lethargic vs obtunded?

Forensic

Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

by sirI, MSN, APRN, NP

Forensic Nurses deal with individuals who are victims of violent crimes such as sexual assault, battery, domestic violence, and child abuse. The following...

CCU

Helpful Information for the Critical Care Units

by sirI, MSN, APRN, NP

Helpful information in the Critical Care Units (CCU) including information for Nurses who want to update their skills as well as for Nursing Students who need...

General Nursing

Bruit and Thrill | How to Identify & Nursing Overview

by kgrieco53

The word Bruit (pronounced ‘broo-ee’) means noise in French. In medical speak, it is a whooshing or swishing sound caused by turbulent blood flow through an...

Parish

EXCELLENT Resources for Parish Nursing

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Faith-based nursing = parish nursing = congregational nursing pra

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Career Support

Types of Nursing Career Specialties

by Mona Mona, BSN, RN

Nursing is a second career for me, and I still don't know "exactly" what kind of nursing I want to do. I have been looking for a list like this for a long time....

General Nursing

Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath …

by sirI, MSN, APRN, NP

Below you will find many nursing and medical acronyms for degrees and certification. This is not a complete list, so if you have suggestions or revisions,...