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Should I attend a private or public Nursing program?

General Students

Public or Private: Which is the Best Nursing Program?

This article is opinion based on personal experiences of public and private education as a pre-nursing student. These may differ from student to student and...

Do you think the stigma and shame of being a nurse with an addiction prevents too many from seeking help?

Headlines

Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

A Yale infertility clinic failed to protect patients from pain when a nurse tampered with 75% of fentanyl vials intended for procedures over a 5 month period. ...

What are your suggestions to avoiding medication errors?

Nurse Beth

Tips for Avoiding Medication Errors

by Nurse Beth, MSN

To avoid medication errors, you have to find a way to mentally block the distractions and focus on the task at hand.

This guy keeps mimicking me. Is he "NUTS"?

General Nursing

Repeat After Me... What's the problem here? | Case Study

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A homeless man is brought to the ER by the local police after he is found sitting at a bus stop with a bloody rag pressed to his left knee. The temperature...

How do you can manage your time during nursing school?

General Students

Time Management: Preparing To Be A SUCCESSFUL Nursing Student

by LanaWRN, BSN, MSN, RN

Time management evaluation and preparation for successful nursing students.

Orthopaedic

Orthopedic Nursing

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Orthopedic Nursing encompasses the care of those with injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Patients from all stages of life can require...

NCLEX

3 Expert NCLEX Test-Taking Strategies

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

There are several steps that test-takers must follow in order to be sure that they are understanding what NCLEX questions are really asking. NCLEX questions are...

What can we do when doctor is negligent?

General Nursing

What Can We Do About a Negligent Doctor?

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

As a nurse, how can we protect our patients? As a patient, how can we know what we read in the reviews is true when there are websites that can be used to erase...

What is it like to be a Faith Community Nurse?

Parish

Faith Community Nurse 101

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author summarizes what a Faith Community Nurse (FCN) is and does, giving examples from her own practice of 20 years.

Online

How To Succeed With Online Nursing Courses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Do you prefer in-person classes and do all you can to avoid online learning? Read on to learn tips for meeting the challenges of online learning head-on.

General Nursing

All About Bulimia Nervosa

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The week of February 22-26 was National Disorder Awareness Week and now is a great time to learn more about bulimia nervosa. Read on to learn more about this...

Pulmonary

Pulmonary Nursing

by dianah, ASN

Pulmonary (or Respiratory) nurses specialize in caring for people with lung diseases, the most common patient ailments. They are specially trained to manage and...

Operating Room

New to the Operating Room (OR) Team: Who the Heck are All These Pe…

by Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN

Care of the patient undergoing surgery can involve a large variety of staff who come from a variety of specialties and settings. Here is a brief overview of...

How can nurses improve ethical practice in nursing?

Relations

Collaborative and Innovative Solutions to Enhance Ethical Practice…

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

In this article, we will identify some collaborative and innovative solutions to improve ethical nursing practice.

What happens if you take the pill in the wrong order?

General Nursing

Self-Medication Dosing: Isn't It Top To Bottom?

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Elderly lady confused about medication dosing. Complaints of tiredness, fatigue and shortness of breath. Is this COVID or a medication reaction?

Travel

Travel Nursing

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Travel nursing offers the RN an opportunity to see the world while working at various hospitals in need of additional nurses. The generous salary, bonuses, and...

General Students

Understanding Ethical Practice in Nursing

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

Nurses play an integral role in the advocacy of the patients and families in which they serve. Whether it be advocating for more aggressive treatment to meet...

Career Support

Delegation: Helping New Nurses Transition into Practice

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

In this two part series, we will discuss delegation and provide strategies to help new nurses on their way to mastering effective and safe delegation.

Operating Room

The Role of Perioperative Nurses

by CAptedRN

Surgery can be an anxiety provoking time for anybody, especially those who may not fully realize what to anticipate. Perioperative nurses at every stage...

Wound

Wound / Ostomy / Continence Nursing

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing is a specialty involved with caring for patients with acute and chronic wounds (fistulas, vascular ulcers, pressure...

Semaglutide touted as a “game-changer” in people struggling with obesity.

General Nursing

When Willpower Isn't Enough

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

A recent study found semaglutide, a drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, is also highly effective in the fight against obesity. Read on to learn more about...

COVID

Battle Against Covid-19 Hits Home for RN

by spunkygirl1962, BSN, RN

Understanding our shared vulnerability can be a frightening thing, but we should strive to stay connected and show each other kindness and support. This...

NCLEX

NCLEX Question Leveling: What You Need to Know

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

The NCLEX is designed to determine if new grad nurses can make safe and sound decisions. In order for the exam to be successful in determining the competence...

What can nurses do to help others get vaccinated?

COVID

Vaccine of Hope

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The COVID-19 vaccine has brought with it a much-needed dose of hope. As nurses, what can we do to help direct our patients, friends and family to correct...

What's causing mood swings and outbursts of anger?

General Nursing

Wild Mood Swings and Outbursts of Anger: What's Wrong with this M…

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, a 50-yr-old male of mixed race visits his primary care physician with concerns about wild mood swings and outbursts of...