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Healthcare is Evolving - Are Nurses Ready?

General Nursing

Healthcare's Wellness Agenda: The art and science of nursing pract…

Stuart Fisk and Anne Dabrow Woods are featured in a recently released video series—“Care without Judgement” — that provides an intimate look at nurses.

Camp

Camp Nursing

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Have time off during the summer? Have you thought about Camp Nursing? This is the specialty that involves caring for children and teens while they are camping....

Is it a cold, a virus, a bacterial infection? Maybe it's TB? Pneumonia?

Critical

Case Study: What's Causing This Cough?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, H.T. an 82-year-old Hispanic man presents to his primary care clinic with cough, malaise and confusion. How well do you...

What Do We Know So Far About the Novel Coronavirus?

COVID News

Novel Coronavirus: Month Two

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Are we on the cusp of a global pandemic or will this be contained? It's too early to tell but the world is watching China and the CDC is closely monitoring the...

What reports have you had about the Wuhan Coronavirus in your area?

COVID

Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The Coronavirus/COVID-19 has made its appearance in the United States. Would you like to help us cover the news as it unfolds?

Do huddle meetings really improve team communication?

General Nursing

Team Huddle: The Right Way to Start Your Day

by MBar1, RN

Team huddle is just one of many interventions aimed at improving communication.

Have you found similarities between your first career and nursing?

General Nursing

The Nursing and Prosecuting Process: A Surprising Similarity

by RNat55, ADN, RN

The article shares the similarities I have found between my first career in law and the nursing process.

Does a patient's manipulative behavior easily turn your good day to bad?

General Nursing

9 Types of Manipulative Patients

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Read on to learn how you can be better prepared when you become the target of a patient’s relentless demands.

Entrepreneurs

How to Work with Journalists to Get Free Publicity for Your Nurse-…

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

In my 20+ years as a freelance writer, I’ve often worked as a journalist. Along the way I’ve learned a few things about what makes a good source, and I’d...

How Can the Nursing Profession Promote Gender Equality?

General Nursing

Gender Equality is a MYTH in Nursing in India.

by luckybanna, BSN, RN

The Nursing Profession is far behind in India compared to the rest of the world and now a planned exclusion of males from the profession is making sure its...

Calling all Nurses, Especially Illinois and New York Nurses. Do you want to be heard?

General Nursing News

Nurses: When Will You Take Action for Safe Staffing?

by NursesTakeDC

Illinois and New York nurses (APRNs, RNs, LPNs) Check your inbox for an email survey. Your responses can help get the attention of state legislators.

NCLEX

Passed NCLEX 2nd Time With 75Q!

by _nurse123

I'm posting this because I want to help motivate others who have failed to keep pushing and to not give up. Trust me, I FAILED EVERY SINGLE PROCTORED KAPLAN...

Put education at the top of your priorities to become more proficient in these four major technologies

Operating Room

Four Operating Room Technologies to Master

by AORN

Technologies designed to optimize surgical care delivery can be complex and require specialized training and experience to select, implement...

What Protective Changes are Needed for Nurses Who Are Sexually Assaulted?

Activism

Nurse Assault: My Story

by Shawna Kratochwill, BSN, RN

I was sexually assaulted by a patient. This is my story.

Are the Anti-Vaxxer's Extremist Behaviors Causing a Global Threat?

Activism News

Anti-Vaxxers Shut Down Immunization Events

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Immunize Nevada recently canceled two fundraiser events because of harassing social media posts made by anti-vaxxers. Read on to learn why the anti...

General Nursing

A Shift in Perspective

by MBar1, RN

Evidence-based practice ... the "new" kid on the block.

What Do Nurses Really Feel about Nurse Staffing Laws?

General Nursing

Just Say “YES” to Nurse Staffing Laws

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

I wrote an article called Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws in which I discussed why mandated nurse-to-patient ratios may not be such a good idea. In...

What Can I Do to Perfect My Nursing Resume?

General Students

Prepare This to Succeed On Your Future Job Interview!

by _Cecilia_, BSN, RN

Congratulations on being accepted into Nursing School! Now what? I'd love to share an idea that I wish I knew prior to graduating/applying for jobs.

General Students

How can you avoid being a stressed out student?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

In a 2016 poll, 34.4% of college students say their academic performance had been negatively impacted by stress over the past 12 months. Read on to learn how...

General Nursing

Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

Mandated nurse-patient ratios may be saving lives, but at what cost? This article presents evidence against the idea of nurse staffing laws. If you feel...

What stressors will you face in Nursing School?

General Students

Spring Semester Stressors You Can Expect

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Spring ushers in longer days and warmer weather. But for college and nursing students, it also comes with stressors that can challenge your academic success...

General Nursing

3 Simple Ways To Squash Compassion Fatigue

by Ashleigh Boyd Nurse, ASN

3 tidbits on how to squash compassion fatigue using unconventional techniques

Headlines News

More Americans Dying at Home Than in Hospital

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Research has shown that 80% of Americans want to die at home. A new study found more people are experiencing end of life where they want but who you are and...

How are you dealing with holiday pressures this year?

Stress 101

Holiday Stress Busters

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

It seems every year it becomes an issue when December arrives and then it becomes a Rat Race until the New Year arrives. You know the drill – you are...

How can you leverage content marketing for your business?

Entrepreneurs

What is Content Marketing for Nurse Entrepreneurs?

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

You've heard the buzzphrase, now find out what content marketing really is - and how it can help you market your business on the cheap.