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How do you keep up with continuing education?
Career Support
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Exploring the Different Approaches to Continuing Education

by NurseCE4Less

Just as nursing has changed, so has the way in which we obtain our continuing education (CE) or continuing nursing education (CNE)....

Finding comfort and support in the virtual world
General Nursing

Social Media Healthcare Support Groups

by Selandy Girard, MSN, RN

Healthcare support groups on social media platforms connect persons worldwide who are experiencing similar health conditions. Those virtual support groups allow...

Multicultural Healthcare Inequity
Case Management
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Health Inequity Data Can Inform Case Managers About Challenges Som…

by CCMC

Case managers are likely well-acquainted with the impact of health inequities on their work. The United States population is diverse, and...

The truth of Dr. Google and Social Media
General Nursing

When Referencing Dr. Google Can Be Harmful

by Krystle Maynard, BSN, MSN, DNP

The Internet allows people to have access to countless types of information right at their fingertips. In fact, most of the population searches the internet for...

Why must NP students find their own Preceptors?
NP Students News

The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A St…

by DNPgrad2022, ASN, BSN, DNP

It is time that NP programs recognize the importance of the preceptor’s role and provide their students with paid preceptors.

Suicide Rates are Higher Among Healthcare Workers
General Nursing

Suicide Prevention: Why are Healthcare Workers More at Risk for Su…

by Kimika Medina, BSN

This article discusses the difficult topic of suicide and how it affects healthcare workers at a higher rate. It also explores what can be done to bring...

Don't forget about your mental health
General Nursing

I Almost Forgot About Me

by MasterStreet, MSN, RN

This article is about my personal experience with mental health issues as a nurse!

Paxlovid Billing Issues Target Those "At Risk"
COVID

Inability to Bill Prevents Pharmacists from Prescribing Paxlovid

by Terry Ann Donner, BSN, RN

The sticking point is how to charge for the in-depth clinical assessment that pharmacists must perform to determine whether Paxlovid can be safely prescribed.

Maintaining objectivity during high-risk surgery
Operating Room

The Patient-Provider Barrier in High-Risk Surgery

by justine_ferren_cnor_crnfa, RN

Perioperative providers (including operating room nurses) with patients facing high-risk surgery, especially in the CVOR, are often encouraged by senior...

No need for a new philosophy. Returning to our foundation is the answer for nurses combating misinformation.
General Nursing

Back to Basics: Using Foundational Nursing Principles To Save Our …

by Armesse Cheney, MSN, RN

With an overwhelming plethora of information available online, nurses can rely on the foundational principles of the nursing profession to ensure patients are...

Health misinformation and the infodemic
General Nursing

Social Media's Impact on Health Information: What Can Nurses Do?

by Tonya Lynn RN, BSN

Nurses are in a prime position to use their voices on social media to educate and guide the public properly.

General Nursing

Nurses Combating the Health Risks of Working Nights

by Lindsay Montford, ASN, RN

Working the night shift is ordinary and necessary in various fields, including nursing, medicine, law enforcement, and others. While these positions are crucial...

How do you deal with angry patient?
Psychiatric

How to De-escalate Your Agitated Patient: Tips From a Psychiatric …

by Kimika Medina, BSN

This article details how to recognize your patient is getting agitated and the simple steps that will help de-escalate the situation early.

Are we prepared for another Pandemic?
General Nursing

First COVID-19, Now Monkeypox: Should We Be Worried About Another …

by NurseWriter_AJP, PhD, RN

This article discusses the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and Monkeypox and whether we need to brace ourselves for another pandemic.

How can Pakistani Nurses overcome the breach between theoretical and practical knowledge?
New Nurse

Way Forward in Eradication of Theory and Practice Gap Among Nurses

by Nadia Mushtaq

Overcoming the breach between theoretical and practical knowledge.

Little by little, Nurses can help slow the spread of mis/disinformation
General Nursing

Health Misinformation: The Online Pandemic of Information That Can…

by Anne Grello, BSN, RN

An exploration of health misinformation: What is it? Why is it dangerous? What can we do to slow the spread?

Bizarre behavior and fever: What's going on?
Pediatric

Case Study: Child With Altered Mental Status

by ErikWeeWoo, BSN, RN, EMT-P

In this Case Study, an 11-year-old child with autism presents by ambulance to the children's hospital with altered mental status, bizarre behavior and fever....

Introverted Nurses, YOU can fight burnout!
General Nursing

Do Introverted Nurses Experience More Burnout? How to Fight Burnou…

by April Conner BSN RN

Introverted people often feel drained by social interactions. If you're an introverted nurse, here's what you can do to prevent this stress from turning into...

Caring For A Loved One Who Is Dying
Hospice

End of Life Care: A Guide for Families

by OcasioRN, BSN, RN

This article gives suggestions for a guide to give families to help them take care of their loved one in their final days.

Ensuring Breastfeeding Success
Ob/Gyn

Breast Feeding: Why a Deep Latch Matters

by OcasioRN, BSN, RN

This article reviews the reasons a deep latch in the newborn is important such as decreased discomfort for the mother, more effective feeds, weight gain and...

Have you put off cancer screenings due to Covid?
COVID

Covid Delayed Cancer Screenings: How Will it Affect Us Long Term?

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

With the shutdowns of medical facilities during Covid and limited availability for routine cancer screening and heart and lung testing, what will be the...

Social media gives the public access to loads of information which can be useful, but it can also be dangerous
General Nursing

Social Media: A Danger to Public Health

by SarahBissRN

This article seeks to define what the definition of common sense is and if the general public actually exercises it when making their health decisions. It also...

Focusing On Diarrhea In Adults
General Nursing

Bowel Habits: Focusing On Diarrhea In Adults

by Julita, BSN, RN

Bowel habits reveal a lot about a patient’s health condition and knowing this information will help the doctors choose appropriate solutions.

Pregnancy Problems in Teens
School

Teen Pregnancies: Crisis in Schools

by Julie RN retired CDE

We will see an immediate increase in teen pregnancies in schools as States legislate against abortion.

FDA Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Covid-19 Anti-viral Paxlovid
COVID News

Your Local Pharmacist Can Now Prescribe Paxlovid To Treat COVID-19

by Terry Ann Donner, BSN, RN

The FDA significantly expanded the role of pharmacists in this pandemic by authorizing pharmacists under limited conditions to prescribe Paxlovid to treat mild...