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General Nursing

Where Do Nurse Coaches Fit in Your Clinic?

The Nurse Coach is a valued asset for any clinic or facility. Clients, Staff, and Providers all benefit from the leadership of the Nurse Coach. Clients optimize...

Professional Advice from an ER & Urgent Care Nurse

Emergency

Top Skills for the ER Nurse

by Christina Whalen

Being an ER nurse is not an easy job, but it is one of the most rewarding. For those interested in becoming a nurse in the ER, there are a few essential...

Holistic

Nurse Coaching - Holistic Nursing

by Louise Mooney, RN

With the rise of obesity, heart disease and chronic illness, our population is getting sicker and fatter. Many illnesses in our modern world are preventable and...

Case Management

Why Consider Case Management as a Career Path?

by Judy Campbell

Case management is a cross-disciplinary specialty practice that is in demand. Case management services are essential in leading healthcare through rapidly...

Education

What Exactly is a Colonoscopy?

by Julita, BSN, RN

A colonoscopy is the greatest tool used to detect colorectal cancer and other bowel abnormalities. A successful colonoscopy requires timely preparation, clear...

Pediatric

The Long Road to Diagnosis for Pediatric Cancer Patients

by Erica Larsen

Sometimes pediatric oncology patients are forced to delay treatment because of the time it takes for a provider to look beyond the typical injuries and...

Stress 101

Springtime Wellness

by Sherri Perry APRN, MSN

Activities for hospital nurses to participate in for wellness and improved mental health.

Constipation can Slow You Down! What gives?

Education

Constipation Matters, Cause and Treatment

by Amy White FNP MSN BSN RN

Common Causes of Constipation and How to Manage it Appropriately

Learning when to care for yourself, and how to prioritize you, prevents burnout

General Nursing

Caring for the Caregiver

by M. Lee RN, BSN

When you are on the verge of quitting, combat burnout with care. Begin by caring about yourself, as much as you care for others. Prioritize. Rest. Accept help....

How can Nurses help reduce medication overload?

Education

Pushing Back on a "Pill for every Ill"

by Kristi Van Winkle, BSN, RN

What happens when a patient decides they don't want to take all these pills anymore? How can help them reduce the need for taking so many medications?

Education

Osteopenia

by Susan Herndon, BSN, RN

A brief overview of osteopenia, what it is, how it can affect our bones, and how we can help manage osteopenia.

COVID

Eighteen Days: My COVID Story

by mperry

This article is to inform nurses and other professionals of what exactly my family and I went through while my father was hospitalized with COVID.

Critical Care Nurse: My Journey; My Life

General Nursing

Interviewing a Phoenix

by ZenLover, MSN, RN, NP

I am a mother to a special needs child, a wife to first responder and a critical care nurse. I work in a small community general medicine ICU and a large...

Men

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Healthcare Workers with a …

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

There are many people who deserve the spotlight during Black History month. Many times we look into the past for them, but let’s look at the here and now....

How can we improve national health promotion?

Advanced

Healthy People 2030: Application to Nursing Practice

by NurseBurnoutSurvey

Healthy People 2030 is an initiative aimed at achieving national health promotion. The framework can be utilized by family nurse practitioners to improve the...

Colon Cancer Screening: How Important is It?

Gastroenterology

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month - Wear Your Blue Ribbon

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

March is colon cancer awareness month and that means increased education on colon cancer and events to raise awareness. But is it really that crucial?...

Education

Hysteroscopy: A Closer Look

by Jordan Nacalaban, BSN, RN

This article will provide an overview of hysteroscopy that a woman may encounter during her reproductive health care. A brief look to understand the procedure...

General Nursing

Osteoporosis: Five Fast Facts

by Catherine Johnston, BSN, RN

This article will discuss 5 reasons for Nurses to have themselves screened for osteoporosis, and to encourage their patients to do the same.

Hospice

But I Thought Hospice and Palliative Care Were the Same Thing?

by Rebecca D Cook

Hospice and Palliative Care are often confused with one another. This article will explain how they are similar, how they are different and how to help your...

You Were a Hero But Now You are Replaceable

Career Support

When You Realize You Are Replaceable

by Guest1189140

This article discusses how Nurses are terminated for requesting exemption from the Covid-19 Vaccine mandate.

Safety

Atlantic Hurricane Season Is 100 Days Away

by NurseBurnoutSurvey

Preparing your home and family before a hurricane and knowing how to react after a storm has passed, are fundamental to protecting your property and keeping you...

What should parents be looking for in medication safety in a daycare or preschool?

General Nursing

Medication Safety in the Childcare Setting

by Diane Covel, RN

Educate parents how to ensure their child is safely receiving medications in a daycare or preschool center.

General Nursing

Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

So….how’s everyone doing? Are all my contemporaries retired? Am I the only one left? Come on guys throw me a life-line.

General Nursing

Nurses Calming the Chaos of Conflict- Part 2

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

How do you handle conflict in the workplace? Here are some tips for making progress on your conflict resolution skills.

Black History Month 2022 theme - “Black Health and Wellness”

General Nursing

Black History Month Celebrates Black Health Professionals: Daniel …

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

There are many people who deserve recognition during the month of February for Black History Month. There are two that had such a wide ranging effect, that they...