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Where/When was the first nursing school founded?

Men

Men in Nursing Historical Timeline

The world's first nursing school founded in India about 250 B.C. Only men were considered "pure" enough to become nurses.

How do you prepare for a nursing school interview?

Pre-Nursing

Interview Questions When Entering Nursing School

by Maggie in NC

For those of you about to go thru the nursing interview process. Here is the list of questions and suggestions I have accumulated. I hope this helps everyone.

Med-Surg

Exploring the Role of Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Kimberly_Madison, RN

Med surg nurses, short for medical-surgical, care for adult patients with acute and chronic conditions. They work in multiple settings, from inpatient hospitals...

General Students

11 Postpartum Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plans, and More

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The postpartum period refers to the weeks that follow giving birth. As a nurse, your role is to guide new mothers and develop treatment plans that address their...

Career Support

Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview …

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

I've been reviewing resumes in my department and can't believe the resumes I've received: misspelling, words crossed off, no cover letter, including personal...

How can I prepare myself for first nursing job interview?

Job Hunt

Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview …

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

I've been reviewing resumes for open positions in my department and can't believe the resumes I've received: misspelling, words crossed off, no cover letter,...

What is the best advice you can give a new nurse educator?

Educators

Tips for New Nurse Educators

by VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

Welcome to the wonderful and rewarding field of nursing education! We certainly need you and this next generation of nurses needs you!

Humor

My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

by StatBlues

Ah, such mysterious, wondrous creatures are nurses. What treasures lurk beneath those crisp, white uniforms....What young man doesn't have fantasies of...

Can you ever prepare for a heart attack?

General Nursing

I Hate You, Heart Attack.....

by mother/babyRN, RN

Barely six weeks following the birth of our first child, my husband had a heart attack. It was completely unexpected and occurred just before he was due to go...

Home Health

Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

by hoolahan, ASN, RN

Hi guys, I thought it would be nice to start an ongoing thread to just post/vent about your usual day. With a lot of entries, it can sort of serve to show...

Humor

What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

by yazisizit

Here is my most gross, yucky, disgusting nursing story!

General Nursing

Nursing / Medical Abbreviations

by MQ Edna

Common nursing abbreviations for roles, educations, organizations, etc