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General Nursing

What Would Florence Say if She Could See Us Now

Some years ago on a trip to London I visited the Florence Nightingale Museum. Humbled by the achievements of her life, never was I more proud to call myself...

What would Florence Nightingale say about modern-day nursing and Covid-19?

General Nursing

The Inspirations of Florence Nightingale: Nurses Advocate For Chan…

by Esther Greenburg

What would Florence Nightingale say about the nursing profession today, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic? I think she would be fearlessly outspoken...

General Nursing

Florence Nightingale on Hospital Reform: Understanding Florence Th…

by CDungey

Understanding what Florence Nightingale stood for and fought for is integral to understanding what she would stand and fight for today. In today's healthcare...

What drastic changes would Florence Nightingale make today?

General Nursing

The Nightingale Solution

by cherylrenee

Nightingale's assessment of healthcare and the nursing profession today would call for major changes and nurses should be instrumental in reshaping healthcare...

How would Nightingale's mission provoke change today?

General Nursing

Florence Nightingale: A Transformational Leader

by TonyaMarie, MSN

Florence Nightingale was a trailblazer in her time with her works serving as the basis for nursing education in the 19th and 20th centuries. An advocate for...

Aesthetics

How do I become a nurse esthetician?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Have you thought about being a Nurse Esthetician (aka Cosmetics Nurse) but have questions? What do they do? What training is needed? Where do they work? This...

What If Florence got hold of a time-twisting cell phone?

General Nursing

Texting with Flo

by nikkulele77, BSN

Florence Nightingale, known as the Mother of Nursing, would certainly have some things to say about current nursing practices, culture, and challenges, both...

General Specialties

Should I Specialize?

by Ellie Kearney, BSN, RN

Ideas and tips to transition from floor nursing to a specialty.

Would Florence like or dislike Nursing today?

General Nursing

What Would Nightingale Think of Us Now?

by GingerFowler

Some thoughts on what Florence Nightingale would think of today's Nursing profession.

Pre-Nursing

Cheating in Pre-Reqs

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Here are the stories of what I experienced during pre-reqs and the tips that I've learned along the way.

How do YOU develop and maintain a good working relationship?

General Nursing

Building a Good Working Relationship: A Key to Reducing Increasing…

by Maxwell Kpeem

Nurses can reduce stress through a variety of means. One of the ways nurses can reduce workplace stress is by developing and maintaining a good working...

Is there a solution for short-staffing in nursing?

General Nursing

Short Staffed: An Epidemic

by KellyM RN, BSN, RN

I have only been a nurse for a couple years and in that time I have found one issue that unites all nurses: a deep loathing for an under-staffed unit. We’ve...

What would Florence say about hand hygiene?

General Nursing

Florence Nightingale and Hand Hygiene

by Terry N

What would Florence think about our hand hygiene practice or lack of? A look at the lack of hand hygiene performance from the eyes of Florence Nightingale.

General Nursing

6 Tips for Success for New Nurse Graduates

by dareese, MSN, RN

Congratulations new graduates! As you begin your career, remember these 6 tips to help you become a successful nurse.

What would Florence think of 21st century nurses?

General Nursing

Dear Florence...

by SCB_RN

A letter to Florence Nightingale, inviting her to observe modern nurses in the midst of the 2020 Covid pandemic.

Do you think taking breaks during school reduces stress?

Pre-Nursing

5 Reasons Why Taking a Semester Off During Pre-reqs May Help You i…

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Everybody needs a break sometimes. Pre-reqs are hard and a break may help you more than you think.

Pre-Nursing

How to Pass the NLN PAX and Curb Testing Anxiety

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Here are tips on how to pass the NLN PAX, an entrance exam vital for nursing school entrance, combatting testing anxiety and study tips.

General Nursing

What if Florence Nightingale Could See Us Now?

by SusanWessman

Florence Nightingale used her nursing skills and knowledge to help save many lives during the Crimean War. We learned a lot from her, but was it enough? What...

Have you dared venturing out of your comfort zone?

Entrepreneurs

What Do You Really Want?

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

After 15 years of the ups and downs of being in a home-based business, I’m sharing parts of my journey with you. It is not easy to leave a steady income...

Headlines

Treating Newborns in Opioid Withdrawal: A Nursing-First Approach

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a treatable condition that newborns may experience as a result of prenatal exposure to certain substances, most often...

Patient states, “I just don't feel like anything matters. I used to be so happy.”

General Nursing

Suicidal Ideation and Muscle Twitches | Case Study

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, a 40 yr-old mixed-race woman presents to her primary care physician with concerns about suicidal ideation. She has some...

How has Florence Nightingale 's theories impacted your work during COVID?

General Nursing

Florence Nightingale and Environmental Theory

by pattithenurse

How the theories of Florence Nightingale have affected my work as a school nurse during a global pandemic

General Nursing

Nursing Intuition- What Is It, and Do You Have It?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What are your thoughts on nursing intuition? Is it valid, and do you think you have it? Is it something that can be learned?

Are you thinking about leaving the nursing profession?

General Nursing

Is Nursing Still a Good Profession?

by RebeccaB RN BSN

Is nursing still a good profession? Yes! Well...maybe? The thing about nursing is that it encompasses such a wide variety of work. I know a lot of nurses...

$How on earth can I pass MATH?$

Pre-Nursing

How to be Successful in Math Pre-Reqs

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

If you’re like me and math isn’t your forte, here are some tips to succeed in math.