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How to deal with a noncompliant patient?

General Nursing

Dealing With Noncompliant Patient, "Cherubs on My Coffin!": Nurse …

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Hypertensive, non-compliant patient with multiple ER visits and multiple no shows in the clinic

Another Mutant Virus is on the Loose! What You Need to Know

COVID

5 Things to Know About Mutant Virus B.1.1.7

by Nurse Beth, MSN

As if Covid-19 were not bad enough, it has spawned mutant viruses. One of the new variants causing extreme concern is B.1.1.7.

COVID

Nurses are Pushed to the Brink

by Nurse Beth, MSN

No one knows for sure when things will get better but right now, in California, it’s a mounting crisis. It’s bad and it’s getting worse. COVID is...

How can nurses take the lead in vaccine education?

COVID

The Role of Nurses in Country-Wide Vaccine Education

by Dr. Stephen Ferrara

Dr. Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, Interim Executive Director of Jonas Nursing & Veteran’s Healthcare, explores how nurses are taking the lead in...

Critical

Case Study: Newborn with Vomiting and Diarrhea

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A three-day old male infant is brought to the ER by his 22-yr-old mother with vomiting and diarrhea. Diagnostic results will be released upon request, with the...

How can we help to eliminate racial bias in nursing?

General Specialties

Rooting out Racial Bias in Nursing: Hope and Grace

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Dr. Susan Moore died of complications related to COVID-19. Prior to her death, she detailed what she felt was racial bias in her care. This article explores our...

Critical

Case Study: Joint Pain, Rash, Hair Loss - What's Going On?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which R.W. presents to her PCP with a cough, mild fever, joint stiffness and pain and a history of rashes, anemia and hair loss.

COVID

A Staffing Perfect Storm

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Dark storm clouds are brewing as COVID-19 threatens to overwhelm an already stretched nursing workforce. Read on to learn what some hospital executives are...

MICU

It's Time to Tell the World about ICU Nursing

by MICURN6339, ADN

This text shares a little about what ICU nursing is. My goal is to help shed light on the profession to both the community and fellow nurses. Every level of...

What will you tell yourself if you could?

General Students

A Letter to Student Me

by Lindsynicoler

This is a letter I would write to myself as a nursing student.

Not sure about nursing? You're not alone.

General Students

A Not-Love Letter for Nursing

by nikkulele77, BSN

Reflections from a seasoned nurse who doesn't love nursing but would do it all over again.

What are the Characteristics of an Effective Leader?

Case Management

Leading in the Time of COVID Requires Vision, Empathy and Engageme…

by CCMC

There has been much discussion in recent months about how the Pandemic requires a new type of nursing leadership.

Forensic

Forensic Nursing: Role of the Forensic Nurse Part 2

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

In this article I describe how to interview and process a victim of sexual assault. Trigger warning – this article describes scenes of violence that may...

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious at times? I did too.

General Students

If I Were A Student Today: Four Pieces of Advice

by The Seasoned Nurse, BSN, RN

Nursing school is a time of growth and excitement for the future. If I were a student today, these four pieces of advice would help ease my anxiety and focus on...

General Students

Is there a light at the end of this tunnel?

by Katrina Giovanni, ASN

My journey from the unskilled world to the joy of being a Registered Nurse.

Announcements

12 Days of Giveaways | Win 1 of 12 $100 Gift Cards

by allnurses

2020 has been quite an eventful year for nurses, nursing students, first responders, and the public in general. 2020 was designated as the Year of the Nurse,...

What helped you in your nursing school journey?

General Students

It Is Not Just Nursing 101

by ilhamtony, MSN

Nursing school lessons learned — Perseverance, Opportunities, and Study Groups.

Have You Considered a Career as a Labor and Delivery Nurse?

Ob/Gyn

Adventures in Labor and Delivery

by JoAnn1973

Reflection of being a labor and delivery nurse, my experience as a nurse, some history of obstetric nursing.

Help is on the way but the cavalry is not here yet.

COVID

A Few Words from Dr. Anthony Fauci

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

This article is based on excerpts from an interview with Dr. Fauci on November 16, 2020, for the annual meeting of the American Medical Informatics Association....

Nurse Beth

10th grader forced into nursing by family

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Please help me if you can. I'm in complete inner turmoil. I want a career that I'll both enjoy and have a comfortable salary. Fear of failure is what's...

COVID

COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

On Monday, November 9th, the governor of North Dakota announced COVID positive healthcare providers (HCP), without symptoms, will be allowed to continue working...

Nurse Beth

Can I survive ED with anxiety and social awkwardness?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

When I am around people I get lots of anxiety. When I’m anxious I am socially awkward. What can I do?

Activism

Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with …

by xwill327, ASN, BSN, RN

I’m a psych travel nurse who had a horrendous experience at Metropolis State Hospital in Norwalk, CA as I attempted to come help with Covid, putting my life...

General Nursing

80% BSN by 2020: Where Are We Now?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

In 2010, the 80% BSN by 2020 initiative rolled out in an effort to boost nursing’s competency level. Have we reach the 80% goal? Read on to find out if...

Operating Room

Perioperative Nurses Week

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

November 8 - 14, 2020 has been designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a week to celebrate all perioperative nurses.