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General Nursing

Epinephrine Error, Part 2

An IV epinephrine error by a coworker damaged a 20 year-old heart. Part 1 exposed systemic problems that contributed to the tragedy. In Part 2, Cheyenne shares...

Have You Been a Victim/Source of Gossip?

General Nursing

How Gossip Hurts All of Us

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

A look at the specifics of how gossip undermines our work, health, relationships and our patients.

Can Baby Boomer Nurses Find Their 'Niche' After Retirement?

Retired

Boomer Fest Quest

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

Once you retire, if you are like me, you want to be busy. As a skilled nurse you have so many talents it would be a shame to set them aside, especially if you...

School

The rules apply...until they don't...

by NutmeggeRN, BSN

A quick synopsis of some of my frustrations in dealting with rules and those who choose not to abide them.

What can you do when you are fired because of a false accusation made by a co-worker?

General Nursing

Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A nurse's job is hard enough without being falsely accused of something you didn't do. Here is one nurse's story of how things can escalate when a co-worker...

Can gender bias affect a male nurse career path?

General Nursing

Do male nurses face gender bias in nursing education?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

This article discusses gender bias from the perspective of the nursing student. Men are a minority in the nursing profession and may face bias that can have a...

What are the Red Flags of a Drinking Problem?

General Nursing

Eight Subtle Signs of Problem Drinking

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes yearly, making alcohol the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. In early alcoholism, subtle signs...

What is the role of the nurse during the opioid crisis?

General Nursing

My Role in Nursing and the Opioid Crisis

by MendDRN

As a pain management nurse, my biggest concern is the rise of prescription drug misuse or addiction, especially among younger adults. The opioid epidemic is one...

Epinephrine Error: Why Was it Not Stopped?

General Nursing

Epinephrine Error - Broken Heart Syndrome, Part 1

by RobbiRN, RN

A medication error by a coworker leaves twenty-year-old Cheyenne with an elevated troponin, a reduced ejection fraction, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and an...

What Can We Do with Our Personal Expired Prescription Drugs?

Headlines News

Vaping Devices Accepted During National Prescription Drug Take Bac…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The FDA has announced vaping devices and cartridges will be accepted during National Prescription Take Back Day collections on October 26th. Safe disposal of...

Stress 101

The Trouble with Work-Life Balance in Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

There is a lot of emphasis on work-life balance. However, in nursing, trying to balance home and work could lead to burnout. Here's a look at how to have some...

NCLEX

From Failing NCLEX in 75 Questions to Passing NCLEX in 75 Question…

by Happygirl33

It's been quite a journey to finally get here. While I was studying for my NCLEX test, I would scroll through allnurses posts constantly to look for...

Why did the Tennessee Board of Nursing reverse their decision on RaDonda Vaught?

Headlines News

RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision an…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Tennessee State Health officials have reversed their prior ruling that RaDonda Vaught's fatal medical error did not warrant professional discipline. Charges...

Critical

Case Study: I'm too tired to walk the dog...

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, T.K. a 51-year-old woman who has finally taken a staycation, doesn’t have enough energy to walk her dog. You’re the...

Emergency

Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Will You See in the ED?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

As more and more states are legalizing recreational marijuana, emergency departments will be seeing more and different issues.

Do you have any end-of-life stories to share?

General Nursing

The Vehicle Has Not Come Yet To Take Me!

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Dying family member. Advocating for comfort care, grateful to his nurses who went above and beyond.

General Nursing

Serial Killers Who are Nurses!

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Serial killers - we've all heard of them and they often intrigue us. What drives people to kill? What about nurses who kill?

How can I bring change to 12 hour shifts on patient care?

General Nursing

Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for…

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

Many nurses find it difficult to work 12 hour shifts both physically and cognitively. Research has shown working 12 hour shifts often effect nurses’ critical...

General Nursing

Personal and Professional Benefits of Self Care

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

Self-care for all of us is an essential step to disease prevention. For nurses, our knowledge and application of self care is another great value we bring to...

As a vet are you concerned about your healthcare?

Headlines News

What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

A VA hospital in West Virginia is investigating some suspicious deaths.

General Nursing

Fibromyalgia: How can the nurse help?

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

Fibromyalgia was once not very well understood. However as more research is being done and people with fibromyalgia are speaking out more people are becoming...

BCEN Announces Awards for Outstanding Emergency Nurses

Emergency News

BCEN National Awards Recognize Emergency Nursing Board Certificati…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

National winners of Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) awards were announced and presented on October 2, 2019, at the Emergency Nursing 2019...

Are you doing anything special this week?

Emergency

How Do We Celebrate Emergency Nurses Week 2019?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Emergency Nurses Week is a time to celebrate and thank our hard-working ED nurses.

Discrepancy in Medication Administration in LTC

General Nursing

Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Ca…

by LindaGracie, ADN, BSN

There is a discrepancy between how medication administration should be completed and how nurses actually complete the medication administration especially...

General Nursing

Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Nurses, What is Being Done to Pr…

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

Violence at work can be common in certain professions and nursing has one of the highest percentages. This article is dedicated to a young nurse who lost her...