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What do you wish you’d known about continuing education before you embarked on the adventure yourself?

General Nursing

Know Your Continuing Education Requirements: What I Wish I’d Known…

There are so many things I wish someone had told me about continuing education and strategies for maintaining my professional licenses and credentials. Here are...

Why is Medication Reconciliation Important?

Home Health

The Essentials of Medication Reconciliation in Home Care

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Medication reconciliation is one of the most critical tasks that home care nurses complete. Learn the three-step process of medication reconciliation in this...

General Nursing

NTI 2019 - "Education, Excellence and Inspiration"

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

AACN's National Teaching Institute (NTI) is the premier critical care conference. They have sessions for the new grad who just landed a job in the ICU, to the...

General Nursing

Passive Aggression is Harmful to Your Health

by Divine-LPN,BSN

I have experienced passive aggression from co-workers many times. I have been bothered by other people's unprofessional behavior to the point where I needed...

How do you Safeguard Against Abuse and Neglect?

General Specialties

Protecting the Vulnerable: How Nurses Must Place Patient Safety at…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nurses work with many vulnerable populations. It's our job to care for these patients with sensitivity, skill, and above all use - protection. Discover the...

What is Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)?

General Nursing

It's Pneumonia & Flu Season... Are you HAP & VAP Battle Ready?

by NickICU-RN, ADN, BSN

Advanced suctioning techniques to help prevent HAP & VAP. This article also details the huge financial impact of HAP & VAP on hospitals!

General Nursing

Congratulations! You're a New Nurse Leader…Now What?

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

You may have been a nurse for a long time, but once you assume your first leadership role many things may change. Now you’re not just accountable to your...

Have you participated in a committee that focuses on improving interdisciplinary collaboration?

Relations

How Nurses can Enhance Interprofessional Collaboration in Today's …

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

Stressors such as heavy patient loads, increased demands, and system-wide financial strain can lead to a wide variety of miscommunications and tensions. As a...

Have you ever left a job without notice?

General Nursing

4 Reasons Ghosting an Employer is a Bad Idea

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Ghosting is a term usually used in online dating to describe "standing up" a date or connection. However, it's been used in the job market when employees...

Can being certified in a specialty help my career?

General Nursing

Understanding the Power of Nursing Specialty Certifications

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Healthcare faces many challenges, such as cybersecurity and payment models. However, nurses are likely to ponder on problems of patient care and experience and...

Is it possible to get through an entire nursing career without making a mistake?

General Nursing

Is It Possible to Never Make an Error? The Perfect Nurse Fallacy

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

If nurses are well-trained and careful, can we prevent patient harm? What does it take to get through a hectic nursing shift without making an error? This...

Announcements

Allnurses Clubs

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Allnurses members have been asking for a Groups feature on the site and we have listened. We are happy to now offer you allnurses Clubs. This will allow you to...

What are the differences between LPN vs RN?

LPN, LVN

LIES About LPN's and LVN's

by Divine-LPN,BSN

I am a nurse who started out in this profession with little knowledge about how complex nursing is, despite all that I have learned in nursing school. There is...

Announcements

Allnurses Magazine Winter 2019 Issue - Changes: Nursing's Evolutio…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The fourth issue of the allnurses Magazine is now available in two versions: online and print. The allnurses Magazine is a free publication with a strong...

What is your experience with clinical rotations?

NP Students

Clinical Experience Thoughts

by CarolinaRN0501, MSN, NP

A brief background on me-I am a FNP student who just started clinical rotations this semester. I have been practicing as a trauma nurse for almost 5 years in...

How do you feel about your current nursing uniform policy?

General Nursing

Nursing Uniforms: From Skirts to Scrubs and Beyond

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nursing uniforms have changed drastically over the years. Learn about the traditional whites, scrubs, caps, and everything in between.

What issues have you run into during your nursing career?

General Nursing

Current Issues in the Nursing Profession and Resolutions for Futur…

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

The demand for qualified nurses is expected to continue to grow. The shift toward value-based patient care and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires a larger,...

What do You Think of Nursing Education Today?

Nurse Beth

The Evolution of Nursing Education - Is Today’s Education Preparin…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Since nursing education and training began 150 years ago, it has undergone many changes with debate over the best way to prepare nurses. It will be interesting...

Did you get asked any medication questions during your interview?

Nurse Beth

How Often Do Nursing Managers Ask Clinical and Medication Question…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Nurse for almost 2 years now. My hospital is currently restructuring and eliminating the Stepdown...

What would you tell administration if you could have an honest conversation?

General Nursing

Gonna Quit: When Nursing Is Rough...

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author presents some of the current issues in today's nursing profession including nurse/patient ratio, living wages, bureaucracy, positive mentoring, and...

General Nursing

Over 70% of Nurse Staff Turnover is Due to Bad Leadership

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

We all have had bad managers and good managers, but there is a phenomena regarding the bad ones. How do they get into management? How are they able to keep...

Does prejudice and discrimination exist in nursing?

Nurse Beth

Ageism in Nursing

by Nurse Beth, MSN

We are so accustomed to ageism in our society that it's not always recognized for what it is- prejudice and discrimination.

Announcements

Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The wait is over. The door is open wide. Grab a comfortable chair, a cup of coffee (or whatever you like), some snacks, come in and plan to stay awhile. We...

Have you ever encountered a victim of sex trafficking?

General Nursing

Recognizing the Red Flags of Sex Trafficking

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Unfortunately, human trafficking has been in the news far too many times. Human Trafficking is an umbrella term that includes sex trafficking, forced labor,...

Do you feel defensive, resentful and uneasy when told you will be caring for a “very important patient (VIP)”?

General Nursing

Are Patients Cared for Equally? Challenges of the VIP Patient

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Have you been caught off guard when asked to treat a VIP differently from your other patients? This article with explore the challenges and consequences of...