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Consequences of Loneliness

The lack of social interaction and inter-personal connecting with others can be as damaging to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Nurse Beth

Please....Resume Help Needed!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's definitely important to craft the best resume you can as your resume is what lands you job interviews.

What (or who) is your inspiration for being a nurse?

Announcements

Article Contest: What is Your Nurse Hero Story?

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Can you believe that it’s almost National Nurses Week? In a world turned on its head by a pandemic, time is moving at an incredible pace as well as plodding...

Will the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020 Be the Groundbreaking Year for Telemedicine?

General Nursing

COVID-19: The Virtual Age of Healthcare

by PCU_RN9, MSN

The virtual age of healthcare is upon us. I believe 2020 will be the groundbreaking year for telemedicine. Now, virtual medicine is not new. This technology has...

Do you have problems studying in nursing school?

Student Assist

How to Study in Nursing School

by Tito, ADN, RN

Nursing students face a challenge when it comes to studying for exams because of nursing concepts are different from other courses. Therefore, I would like to...

COVID

Covid-19: Would you ever hire me if you saw I quit during this cri…

by ScrubberDucky

My hospital is almost entirely Covid-19 patients. If I were to resign now, after being out sick with Coronavirus, would you even consider my resume let alone...

COVID News

Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

by AnonymousSuper

Nurses are treated like expendable pieces of meat that are readily replaced like a disposable dead battery. Covid-19 is the straw that has finally broken the...

COVID

Case Study: Sudden Severe Pain

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, D.C., a 52-year-old, white, married college professor wakes up to severe and intensifying pain. Though the coronavirus...

COVID

Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

by maybug, ADN, BSN, RN

How Covid 19 is affecting my life.

COVID

I Am Not Ready to Die!

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

COVID 19, Frontline nurse on a medical-surgical floor, how to bring hope when you are hoping not to be the next infected case!

COVID

"The Calm Before The Storm" Laying Nurses Off To Prepare For A Pan…

by NurseB.MN

This article discusses the struggles of one hospital’s nurses going through what seems to be just the beginning of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While...

COVID

COVID-19 Freebies, Discounts, and Resources for Nurses and Medical…

by Brian S.

Giving back is part of what makes people human. In times of crisis, Americans and American companies are known for coming together for the greater good....

New Nurse

Asking Why During Your First Year of Nursing and Beyond

by Dr. Adrianne Duvall

Two nursing professionals explain the importance of staying curious and challenging the status quo to provide the best patient care.

COVID

How to Staff Better During COVID-19 and Disasters

by nataliadab, MSN, RN

A look at utilizing our own staff during shortages through incentive rather than trying to pull people away from other areas that are also in the same crisis.

I don't know which is right, leaving or staying.

COVID News

To be a coward, or to be a fool?

by MsJenn_The_RN

A first-hand account of the struggles facing this ICU nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID

A COVID-19 Dilemma: Where are all the PPEs?

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

While the rapidly spreading Coronavirus is frightening, healthcare workers across the United States are terrified by the lack of adequate supplies of...

Where Can I Download the allnurses Magazine?

COVID

Allnurses Magazine Spring 2020 Issue - Pandemic: The Covid-19 Cris…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The seventh issue of the allnurses Magazine is now available in two versions: online and print. The allnurses Magazine is a free publication with a strong...

COVID

We Did Not Sign Up For This

by allnurses

I am a nurse, and I love what I do. I am proud to be a nurse. I chose this profession because I am a helper. Helping and healing are in my nature, but... I...

COVID

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Nurse Survey: The Outbreak Continues

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

As the Coronavirus continues to evolve, we want to hear from you. How are things going? What are you experiencing in your area?

Educators

What Is Wrong with These Students?

by PamtheNurse, BSN, MSN

A discussion of teaching Millenials from a Baby Boomer nursing Instructor perspective.

COVID

Article Contest: How is the Covid 19 Affecting Your Life?

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

It's been a while since we had an Article Contest. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, we thought this would be a perfect time to hear from you, our readers on the...

What do I need to do to get into CRNA school?

SRNA

How To Become A Highly Qualified Candidate For CRNA School

by CRNA School Prep Academy

You want to go to CRNA school but can't get in. The acceptance process is a roadblock. I hope these tips and pointers help!

COVID

COVID-19 Health & Safety Tips

by allnurses

The media is covered with news about the COVID-19 / Coronavirus. With things constantly changing, you need to use reputable resources to keep up-to-date on not...

General Nursing

Float Pool Not A Right Fit

by Apple_Gel

If you read this all, bless you and your patience. I needed to post something for some self-reflection, thoughts? Just venting I suppose ... and to see if...

COVID

COVID-19 Impacting NCLEX: What Should I do?

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Read this article to find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 NCLEX cancellations.