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What can we do about increasing workplace violence?
General Nursing

Violence is Not "Just Part of the Job"

by WalterWho

As Healthcare Violence garners the attention it deserves, as Nurses we're called upon to grapple the increasingly complex boundary between providing quality...

Should I pursue a career change in Nursing Informatics?
General Nursing

Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

Life is built on the decisions that we make. Circumstance often limit our options, but how we respond is up to us. Other times, what we would like to do is...

What do you think of Community Health nursing?
Public/Community

Community Health Nursing: What Better Partnership Could There Be?

by batsek2013, BSN

This article describes a 50-year nursing career in community health/public health and demonstrates the positives of entering that specialty of nursing. It...

How is it like to be a Hospice Nurse?
Hospice

An Ode to Hospice Nursing

by Nurse Lyd, BSN, RN

A hospice nurse's role contains several jobs in one, sort of like those Russian nesting dolls. Take a look at the many hats a hospice nurse wears, all from a...

How do you redefine retirement?
Retired

How to Remain Relevant as You Age

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

It seems once you reach your Third Act there is a never ending stream of revelations you never knew, or paid attention to before.  Not just that some body...

Any tips on struggling with substance abuse?
General Nursing

I Am A Sober Nurse, But Only for Today

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

This month, June 2019, marks my third year living and working as a sober nurse. Still, after three years of sobriety, I can only be sober for today. I am openly...

Do you ever wonder what home health nursing is really like?
Home Health

A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse

by tinyRN72, BSN

I invite you to ride along with me on a typical day to see what it is really like working in the community as a home health nurse. I will show you why I love...

What is chronic kidney disease?
Advanced

Chronic Kidney Disease: AANP 2019 Presentation

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

I recently presented at AANP 2019 in Indianapolis. Here is part of my presentation.

How would you react if a physician or other male coworker brushed against you inappropriately?
Headlines News

Sexual Harassment in Healthcare: Virginia Doctor Inappropriately T…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

For one Virginia nurse, she knows exactly how she would react because it happened to her. Discover sexual assault statistics and the details of this case.

Do you have any experience in Travel Nursing?
Travel

Travel Nursing is Always an Adventure

by tinyRN72, BSN

As an experienced travel nurse, I want to share the good, bad and the ugly about traveling. This article describes my experiences as a travel nurse. If you are...

Have do you give bad news to your patients?
General Nursing

The Art of Telling Patients Bad News: One Physician's Story

by Melissa Mills, BSN

One study found that only about 5 percent of cancer patients had an accurate understanding of their illness. This statistic is likely caused by the way they are...

What challenges have you faced as a nurse?
Career Support

The Challenges of Being a Nurse

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

There are many challenges nurses must face during their career in addition to caring for patients. Despite having the best intentions, and the most...

How has your institute, or community, been affected by the robocall and spoof ID epidemic?
Headlines News

How Robocalls Are Threatening a New Health Crisis

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Robocalls can wreak havoc on our personal cell phones. But the consequences are grave when spam calls overwhelm a hospital's communication system. Read on to...

How do you feel about nurses who struggle with addiction and get caught diverting?
Headlines News

New York Nurse Steals Narcotics from Cancer Patients

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nurses have several risk factors that place them at a higher than average risk. However, diverting medications from cancer patients seems a bit out of the...

What is the most common model of hospice care?
Hospice

3 Hospice Case Studies: LTC Facility, Hospital, and Home

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Hospice care happens at home, in the hospital and in LTC facilities. In the 3 case studies described, the author discusses different focuses for patients and...

How do you keep track of your CEs?
General Nursing

Keep Your Continuing Education Records Safe: What I Wish I’d Known…

by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, NP

There are many things I wish someone had told me about continuing education and maintaining my professional licenses and credentials. I’m sharing my thoughts...

What is it like to work at a primary care clinic?
General Nursing

Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.…

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Clinic nurse in Primary Care. First responder to every emergency, counselor, friend, advocate, warrior, mom, expert for both clinical and nonclinical issues,...

How do you prepare for NCLEX?
NCLEX

NCLEX Prep

by ryanthedudeRN, BSN, RN

Comparison of UWorld, Hurst, and NRSNG NCLEX prep and review!

Healthcare Workers Protest American Medical Associations (AMA)
Headlines News

#AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

by Melissa Mills, BSN

On Saturday, June 8th, this precise scenario played out as united healthcare workers protested the American Medical Associations annual meeting. Discover why...

Pros and Cons on Chemical Castration
Headlines News

Chemical Castration Condition for Parole in Alabama

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Alabama’s Governor, Kay Ivey, signed a controversial bill requiring “chemical castration” as a condition of parole for people convicted of certain sex...

How do you support, advocate and show appreciation to nursing assistants?
General Nursing

They Like The Nurse, But Love The Nursing Assistant

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It is National Nursing Assistants Week and an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge their contribution to healthcare. This week is also a great time to raise...

Nurses Unite For Safe Staffing Across The Country
Headlines News

Safe Staffing in Illinois: Not Over Yet

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The nurses in Illinois have been hopeful about HouseBill 2604, which came to a halt last week. However, the Illinois Nurses Association isn't ready to concede...

What does a Stroke Program Nurse Coordinator do?
Neurological

F.A.S.T. – Does not represent the time it takes to explain my role

by Rn112389, BSN, RN

I am a Stroke Program Nurse Coordinator which is a mouthful in itself to recite to people who ask “what do you do for work?.” Even when I attempt to...

What are your thoughts on insubordination in nursing?
Professionalism

The Murky Waters of Nursing Insubordination

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Insubordination can result in serious disciplinary action by employers and licensing boards. The unique characteristics of nursing may be a prelude to...

What steps are you willing to take to begin the process of authoring a book?
Retired

Go Write Your Book!

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

Have you heard the statement:  ‘Everyone has a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay’.  If I had believed that statement I never...