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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology Nursing

Nursing's holistic approach, rather than the medical model, offers a wealth of advantages to patients with gastrointestinal (GI) issues, in the setting of...

Endocrine

Endocrinology Nursing

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Endocrinology Nursing is related to diabetes nursing but involves many more disease processes. So, its only fitting that it gets its own article. Many nurses...

Emergency

Emergency Nursing

by Lunah, MSN, RN

Emergency nursing is a specialty in which situations change and evolve from minute to minute. Emergency nurses must be able to create order from chaos. This...

Entrepreneurs

Nurse Massage Therapists

by dianah, ASN

Research reveals the benefits of therapeutic massage, combining one's nursing background, emphasizing decreasing pain, educating for better patient health, and...

Can you recall the last time someone praised your work?

General Nursing

Fortune Cookie Wisdom

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

Discussion on the value of encouraging, non-judgmental inspirations and their affect on our well-being

How Can I Become a Faith Community Nurse?

Parish

Faith Community Nursing (FCN) / Parish Nurse

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Faith Community Nursing is a relatively new nursing specialty that focuses on promoting health within faith communities and ministering to the parishioners'...

How frequently do Advance Practice Nurses see this disorder?

Advanced

Paget's Disease of Bone | Knowledge Brush-Up

by nlkimmel, MSN, PhD, RN

There is evidence to suggest that the paramyxovirus may be the causative factor in some patients with Paget's disease. Typically this disease is more prevalent...

Stress 101

How Wellness Trends Might Reshape Healthcare as We Know It

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

The time has come for Healthcare and Wellness to merge. That is the message from Beth McGroarty, Wellness Scientist and Researcher during a recent webinar...

Are you worried about passing your FNP exam?

NP Students

How to Be Successful on Your FNP Exam

by tiff0725, BSN, RN, NP

I took my FNP exam with ANCC July 6th and passed, so I figured I would pay it forward with my tips on how I was successful.

Have you struggled with the concept of critical thinking?

General Students

Critical Thinking is MUCH more than an NCLEX Buzzword

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

Critical thinking in nursing is demonstrating the ability to organize thoughts, develop questions, and analyze data in a systematic and logical manner to ensure...

Don’t make these COVID-19 vaccination mistakes.

Headlines

Beware! 2020 Top Medication Errors and Hazards

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) recently released its Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards from 2020, including COVID-19 related risks. Read on...

Do cleaning agents compromise lung health?

General Nursing News

Cleaning Products May Increase Risk for COPD in Nurses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

According to new study findings, nurses are between 25% and 36% more likely to develop COPD from using cleaning products and chemicals in the prevention of...

Are you unhappy or restless in your current job and lack the motivation to move on to something else?

Career Support

7 Reasons Why You May Feel Stuck In Your Job

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Perhaps you are waiting on a pay raise or other major change to revive your passion for the job. The nursing profession is brimming with career options, yet it...

General Nursing

4 Reasons Nurses Need Mentors

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nursing mentorship is needed throughout your career. Discover four reasons why you need a mentor and how to find the one for you.

Are there hidden dangers in health apps?

General Nursing

To ChatBot or Not to ChatBot: That is the Question

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Telehealth has come a long way over the past few years. New technology has been added to Telehealth visits, like the use of chatbots. Here is a look at...

COVID

Take Note of the Small Stuff

by W. Barding, BSN, RN

This article is about how isolation has affected our mental health. It also include some interventions to help counter act the toll it has taken on us.

Career Support

How To Get Past ATS Software In A Resume

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Do you want to make sure that human eyes actually see your resume? Read on to learn how to bypass the ATS "robot reader" System.

Informatics

I Did It! I Earned My Master's in Nursing Informatics

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

The struggle is over, and I now have my Master’s degree in Nursing Informatics. In my previous article "Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?", I...

General Students

Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

In this article, I will share what student behaviors I look for during clinicals. Hopefully, I will also provide insight on what to avoid for a great clinical...

Entrepreneurs

The Fastest Way to Launch a Freelance Writing Career

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

Got an extra hour? You can launch a freelance writing career sooner than you expected.

General Nursing

6 Reasons Why Nurses Are No-Cape Heroes

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nurses will brush off the idea that they are heroes. In fact, many nurses go their entire career without being in the public eye or receiving an award. But...

Correctional

Correctional Nursing

by sirI, MSN, APRN, NP

The Correctional Nurse wears many faces. They are primary care nurses, security nurses and in some correctional facilities, the nurse dealing with those who are...

Is this a case of dementia? Delirium? What is it?

General Nursing

Case Study: Does this Cherokee Woman Have Dementia?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

An 85-yr-old Cherokee woman living in a skilled nursing facility has lost weight since admission and won’t socialize or join in activities. She won't...

Addictions

Addictions Nursing

by Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Addictions Nursing is a subspecialty of psychiatric nursing that addresses the nursing care of individuals suffering from one or more addictions. Nursing care...

COVID

Nursing in a Pandemic - Pandemic Ethics Podcast with Nurse Beth

by Nurse Beth, MSN

In this episode of the Pandemic Ethics Podcast, Joshua Preiss and Nurse Beth discuss the challenges nurses face during the Pandemic. Are their values, concerns,...