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HHS Releases Report of U.S. Top 10 Causes of Death

A National Vital Statistics Report was recently released by the Department of Health and Human services ranking the top 10 causes of death in the United States....

Human Performance Deficiencies in the OR

Headlines News

New Study Finds Association between Human Error and Surgical Adver…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Today’s surgical settings are focused on patient safety and rich in standards, protocols and policies aimed at preventing medical errors. However, there is...

General Nursing News

Nurses and Ebola

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Ebola recently spread into Uganda. The article discusses the nurses' role in the USA in helping treat Ebola.

Becoming an RN when you are trained outside the U.S. is not easy, but it is possible

International

From Internationally-Trained Nurse to American RN

by Claire Speaks

This is my story of how I became a Registered Nurse in the U.S. after graduating from nursing school in France

General Nursing News

ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nurse Julie Griffin was fired for standing up for what she thought was the right thing.

What to say when someone asks about going into the nursing profession?

Career Support

What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

We each have a reason that leads us to go into the nursing profession, but over the years sometimes that reason fades as the shiny image we had of the career...

Urology News

Presidential Executive Order about Kidney Care - July 2019

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

We all know costs for nephrology patients continues to increase and numbers of renal patients continues to increase also. President Donald Trump has recently...

What are the top scams targeting seniors?

Headlines News

The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Senior Adults

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Older adults are at increased risk of being scammed by sophisticated con artists. Not only are our patients at risk, but also personal senior family members...

Forensic

Forensic Nursing: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Part 1

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

I interviewed a forensic nurse/sexual assault nurse examiner nurse (SANE) a few days ago. It’s something I’ve always been interested in. I’m a sexual...

What causes necrotizing fasciitis (aka flesh-eating bacteria)?

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What You Need to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria | Knowledge Brus…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Recently, it seems like a new case of flesh-eating bacteria is reported by the media every few days. Although the infection is rare, the impact is quick,...

Should nurses be disciplined for posting on Facebook?

Headlines News

Does Being a Nurse Remove Your Constitutional Right to Free Speech…

by steven007, BSN, MSN

In April of 2018, Carolyn Strom lost her court appeal against her BON, who arbitrarily disciplined her for comments she made about the care her dying...

Headlines News

Chattanooga Columnist's Controversial Recommendations For Area Nur…

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Healthcare leaders cite widely known reasons for the current nursing shortage. Most likely, at least 3 immediately popped into your own head. One Chattanooga...

Have you or are you experiencing an empty nest?

General Nursing

Nurses Experience Empty Nests Too

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The shift in identity and role is undeniable when our children leave home. And, it is not like we don’t experience enough stress and anxiety in our care of...

How do I politely ask about the financial health of future organizations?

I am looking for another NP job. How do I ask about the financial …

by FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP

Well, I find myself in the position of having to find another job after a little more than 1 year at my first job. In a nutshell, the FQHC is doing very...

Headlines News

JUUL CEO Apologizes to Parents for Teen Epidemic

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

JUUL sales make up more than 70 percent of the U.S. e-cigarette market, fueling a teen vaping epidemic. This article will explore the factors driving...

48 Nurses and Pharmacists Reported to State Licensing Boards

Headlines News

Ohio Hospital Fires 23 After Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

A hospital in Ohio recently fired 23 physicians, nurses and pharmacists after 25 patients died from excessive doses of fentanyl. In addition, 48 nurses and...

What's your experience with the doctor-nurse game?

General Nursing

Does the Doctor-Nurse Game Still Exist?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

The doctor-nurse game is a unique method of communication between nurses and doctors. Some say the doctor-nurse game no longer exists...what do you think?

How to avoid difficult patients in nursing?

General Nursing

4 Types of Difficult Patients and Tips for Dealing With Them

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

They can challenge our patience and turn our workday upside down. This article will look at four common types of difficult patients and tips for dealing with...

How do you network successfully at a large conference like NTI?

Career Support

Keeping the Passion in Nursing with Healthy Work Environments - In…

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) is the organization for all things critical care. Many nursing leaders have played crucial parts in the...

How does dog walking lead to better self-care and disease prevention?

Headlines

Dog Therapy As Good Medicine For Seniors

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

Animal therapy, especially the use of dogs, is one of the most rapidly growing, popular alternative modalities for senior mental and physical health.

General Nursing

Job Flip-Flopping: When Will I Find My Place?

by tinyRN72, BSN

This is just a short story about how my career has gone so far. I have a hard time staying in one place; I constantly chase the perfect position and sometimes,...

Critical

Utilizing CSI to Reduce Central Line Infections - Meet the CLABSI …

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Critically ill patients often need central line access. However, with the insertion of a central line, the risk for infection rises significantly.

Mitigating team-building issues through proper training.

General Nursing

Interpersonal Skills Lacking in Healthcare

by Frontier Nursing University

It is estimated that 70- 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication. These events of miscommunication could occur between...

What to do when feeling tired with general aches and pains?

General Nursing

5 Signs You Have Vitamin D Deficiency | Knowledge Brush-Up

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Do you work night shift and spend only a limited time in the sun? If so, you may not be getting enough of the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D. Read on to...

What do you think of flavored tobacco products?

Headlines News

First E-Cigarette Ban: Mark a Win for Public Health

by Jill Weberding MPH, BSN, RN

Recently, the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes without FDA approval was banned in San Francisco. The ban is expected to go into effect early next year and...