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How have you been impacted by academic dishonesty?

General Students

Lost Integrity: When Nursing Students Cheat

Nursing students are held to a high moral and ethical standard. However, cheating continues to be a problem in nursing education. This article is the first...

What is your goal as you start your career?

General Nursing

Brand New Nurse: A Graduate Nurse Tells Her Story

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Luisa Carvajal, is a GN. As she prepares to start her first job, she took a few minutes to discuss her personal story and her aspirations in nursing.

Is the union the answer for nurse-to-patient ratio?

Union News

Staffing and Unions: Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak

by Melissa Mills, BSN

All nurses want safe nurse-to-patient ratios. But, what if it comes in the form of a union? Would you be ready to join the union to have a seat at the table on...

How does your unit utilize this practice alert?

Critical

Alarm Management Practice Alert

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

One of the sessions at a recent NTI conference discussed the AACN alarm management practice alert and the recent practice alert update.

How do you approach diabetic neuropathy in your practice?

General Nursing

Knowledge Brush-up: The Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

I frequently care for patients diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy. However, I usually place all diabetic neuropathies under one umbrella without considering the...

Did you hear that the state of Washington passed House Bill 1155?

Headlines

Washington Nurses Celebrate House Bill 1155

by Melissa Mills, BSN

This bill places mandatory meal and rest breaks for nurses and will extend to other healthcare professionals by 2021. Discover what this bill is all about.

Has anyone given you a roadmap on how to prepare for aging?

Retired

Aging or Ageless: What path are you on?

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

Or does it just sneak up on you, slap you in the face and say – here I am – now just deal with it! Since it is going to happen to all of us, why not start...

General Nursing

What Does #MeToo Really Mean? Pt2

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

Summary: This two-part article was inspired by a talk given by Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo Movement. In part I1, I talked about the history of the...

Stress 101

Energy Medicine: Is this real?

by Tammy Hartman

Energy medicine techniques are becoming more mainstream and evidence based practices. These practices can help in a multitude of health and emotional health...

NCLEX

NCLEX, UWORLD - Boom Bam Wowee

by Hop scotch

I know people say this but I had probably read every NCLEX post on here. I lurked for weeks didn't have an account but boy did I benefit from what I people were...

What do you think of Senator Walsh "play cards" comment?

General Nursing

Senator Maureen Walsh: When Do Nurses Have Time to Play Cards?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Last week Washington State Senator Maureen Walsh made comments that have elicited a strong response from nurses across the country. This article discusses the...

General Nursing

Difficult Doctors: Tips for Students and New Nurses

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It is a common scenario- a student or new nurse attempts to communicate to a difficult physician. The nurse’s response- blank stare, red face or maybe a...

Am I Suited to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner?

NP Students

Exploding Demand for Family Nurse Practitioners

by Carson-Newman Online

The nursing profession has rapidly evolved and expanded since its establishment in the mid-1800s, and today’s nurses are essential to...

Do you know of any nurses who have made a fatal mistake?

General Nursing

Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nicole, NP, left her 21 month old baby, Remy, in the car where Remy remained until Nicole returned at 4:30 when her shift was over. Remy died and Nicole was...

Are you ready to join certified case managers?

Case Management

Exploring the value proposition: Why get certified?

by CCMC

A big anniversary invites reflection. When it was time to renew my Certified Case Manager ® (CCM ® ) credential last fall—25 years...

Do you have an innovative approach to MASD you could share?

General Nursing

What You Need To Know About Moisture-Associated Skin Damage

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) can lead to infection, pain and delayed healing. Nurses play a crucial role in the skin assessment and identification...

What are some of the challenging dynamics you are experiencing in your nursing relationships?

General Nursing

Challenging Dynamics in Nursing Relationships and Tips to Create a…

by Carson-Newman Online

Nurses can sometimes have a difficult time communicating with doctors, patients and even other nurses. Here are some tips to help nurses...

How can I make a 6 figure salary as a new nurse?

Career Support

How I Made $93,000 My First Year of Nursing

by acc1223, BSN, RN

The in's and out's of how I made almost $93,000 my first year

Do you think volunteer experience will help me?

SRNA

How to Be Competitive for CRNA School?

by Mr. JP

How do I market myself to the Graduate school that I am capable of successfully completing and practicing safe administration of anesthesia medications?

Do fewer nurses result in improved care?

General Nursing

CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Illinois is poised to adopt safe staffing ratios even as a hospital CEO publicly puts profits before patients. Mark Gridley, CEO of FHN Memorial, thinks fewer...

Activism

Safe Staffing Levels for In-hospital Nursing Units

by NURS5870

This article discusses the essential role nurses play in health care, and the implementation of safer staffing ratios to promote better outcomes for nurses and...

What has made you feel undervalued by your manager?

General Nursing

5 Ways Managers Can Make Nurses Feel Valued

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Research shows nurses stay in jobs when the nurses feel valued, respected and appreciated. Managers play an important role in creating a culture that promotes...

What should I say/do when my patient dies?

General Nursing

What to Say When Your Patient Dies

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Ashley was stunned. Her patient George had just died and been pronounced. It was her first time to lose a patient and it felt unreal. He had taken one last,...

Should I go into work when I'm sick? Or, should I just call out?

General Nursing

Does Hospital Leadership and Policy Promote Working When Sick?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nurses often work when sick (presenteeism) to the degree calling out would be a reasonable decision. This article explores the influence of nursing leadership...

How can nurses get involved with the #metoo movement?

General Nursing

What Does #MeToo Really Mean?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

This article (presented in two parts) discusses the #MeToo movement, including notes from a talk I attended by Tarana Burke, founder of the movement, as well as...