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Practicing at a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center

Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers are appealing to new graduates with their offers of loan repayment. However, they present some challenges to consider...

Headlines News

Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Have you ever worked with a nurse and wondered, "Did they even go to nursing school?" You may have been puzzled and asked yourself why they didn't know basic...

Have You Considered Being A Nurse Leader?

Career Support

Ultimate Guide to Nursing Leadership Skills

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nursing leadership is a specialty you might not consider when looking for a change in your career path. However, leadership roles take specific high-level...

School

Do Emotional Stressors Contribute to Abdominal Pain in the School …

by ledzep97, MSN, RN

The article brings awareness to abdominal pain that could be caused by stress in the school setting and how School Nurses can help.

General Nursing News

Shady Nursing Schools

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Don't be taken in by scammers. Avoiding shady nursing schools requires due diligence.

General Nursing

Bunionectomy: Preparing the Home in Advance of Surgery

by Paula Wielinski

Nurses play an integral part in educating bunionectomy patients about their post operative care. As a profession, nurses spend a considerable amount of time on...

General Nursing

8 Steps to Make Your First Day at a New Nursing Job a Success!

by TeachRN

Whether you are a new grad nurse starting your first nursing job or a seasoned nurse switching facilities, the first days are always hard. Use these 8 steps to...

General Nursing

Eating Disorder Rates Sky-Rocketed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by The Writing RN 4U

See your doctor if you suspect you or a loved one might have ARFID. Your doctor will ask about medical history, eating habits, and emotional issues and obtain...

General Nursing

Sarcoidosis: A Complex Disease Simplified

by Gina Vaughan BSN RN

This article investigates what sarcoidosis is, its most common clinical presentations, symptoms, and risk factors. It reviews diagnostic tools and treatment,...

General Specialties

What is the Difference Between an X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound?

by MedWriterRN

How to educate patients on the different types of diagnostic imaging.

Headlines News

Childhood Vaccination Rates Continue to Decline Amid Measles Outbr…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

This article discusses reasons for declining childhood vaccination rates and describes a current measles outbreak in Ohio.

General Nursing

Why Nurses Are Not The Best Patients: A Patient Perspective

by CMagill, BSN, RN

We've all heard "nurses make terrible patients," but why? Nurses do tend to wait longer to seek medical attention, often require more proof of an illness or...

General Specialties

Does Work-Life Balance Exist When Working Remotely?

by CMagill, BSN, RN

The COVID-19 virus significantly impacted work routines for many people. While there were a handful of remote positions previously available, the number of...

NCLEX

FAQs About the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Student nurses preparing to test after April 1st are understandably nervous as they are the first to encounter the new NGN exam. The purpose of this article is...

Career Support

10 Pieces of Nursing Career Advice You Didn't Know You Needed

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Great news - there are many ways to be a nurse. However, all the different pathways can make it difficult to find the best way for you. So we've rounded up some...

SRNA

CRNA Career Path: 5 Day Planning Challenge

by CRNA School Prep Academy

Planning for CRNA can be overwhelming and sometimes even leave you feeling defeated. CSPA's mission is to prevent that from happening! I have outlined a 5-Day...

General Nursing

Self Care is Not Selfish

by Betsy Appleton, RN

Self care tips for busy nurses. Put yourself first - for you and for those you serve.

Medications

Metoprolol: A Comprehensive Overview for Nurses

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nurses need to be familiar with metoprolol because it is so widely prescribed.

Case Management

How Case Managers and Disability Management Specialists Can Help A…

by CCMC

I still remember the first time I witnessed the impact of health inequities at work.

Quality Improvement

Beyond the Bedside: From Coding Patients to Coding Charts

by CMagill, BSN, RN

The documentation in a health record may be more impactful than you realize, and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialists play a key role toward...

SRNA News

DNP or DNAP: What are the Differences?

by CRNA School Prep Academy

As programs are transitioning out of offering Master's degrees and into providing Doctoral degrees, there have been a lot of questions about what that means in...

The goal is not a good death. The goal is a good life.

Hospice News

Uncertainties and Fears Entering Hospice: What to Expect!

by rnnursewritingbyvick

How comfortable and confident are you as a healthcare professional in providing support and end-of-life answers for your patients in Hospice?

General Nursing News

How Does Witnessing and Performing CPR Affect Nurses?

by IKnowANurseJaye

Football fans and players witnessed CPR in real-time during Monday Night Football. Witnessing these traumatic events has sparked conversations about mental...

Career Support

6 Resolutions for the Nursing Job Seeker

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Are you ready to get out of the job search rut and find something you love? Check out these six resolutions if you're ready to find your dream job in 2023.

Should we hire LPNs/LVNs to help with nursing shortage?

General Nursing News

Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's said that the pendulum swings, and healthcare is certainly no exception to that old adage! Is the pendulum swinging in favor of hiring LPNs and LVNs back...