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Are you the mainstay for all holiday tasks?

Stress 101

How to Create a Meaningful and Healthy Holiday

Its that time again when you are not only busy with work, but you also have the busyness of the holidays added on. Do you feel OVERLOAD and OVERWHELM taking...

Can we be inclusive without crossing over into not offending anyone?

General Nursing

Are We Too PC?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Have we become a nation of slugs, so offended by a simple old-time Christmas song that we want to ban it from the radio? Where does this leave us in real life?

Is self care the way to greater happiness?

General Nursing

Renewal and Refreshment by Giving More

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author shares that the secret to renewal and refreshment during this Holiday Season may be giving more!

Can I be more successful by knowing my learning style?

General Students

Learning Types and Strategies for Success

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Nursing students often realize past study habits are not as effective in nursing school. Understanding your preferred learning style will help identify what...

When your patients angrily confront you, what do you do?

General Nursing

Who is in Charge Here?

by HangInThere, BSN, RN

An angry patient with dementia on an acute psychiatric unit confronts me. Another nurse effectively redirects him. Then, we play cards.

Do you actually reflect on your job performance over the past year?

General Nursing

5 Tips for Tackling Your Self Evaluation

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Once a year, annual performance evaluations roll around and employees are asked to complete self evaluations. If you don't reflect on your job performance, you...

How does Shift Work affect your Dietary Behaviors?

General Nursing

Allnurses research findings. Dietary Behaviors and Shift Work; Bos…

by RNsoonNP

Attached is our completed research project, Dietary Behaviors and Shift Work. A special thanks to Allnurses for letting us use your platform.

How can we improve the emotional burden we take on as bedside nurses?

General Nursing

The Nurse Empath

by Kelsea1214, RN

This raw and honest self-reflection highlights the emotional toll we as nurses take on, particularly at the bedside, and how we can better recognize this within...

General Nursing

When It's Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Long before the holidays arrive, we begin to mentally review what needs to be done to create the perfect holiday, or choose the perfect gift for our loved ones....

Do You Plan to Switch Gears in Your Nursing Career?

General Nursing

When the New Workforce Is the Old Workforce

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Many nurses countdown the years until retirement, but when the time comes they discover that they aren't quite ready, or they don’t have the funds to live the...

What are your thoughts on the firearm statistics?

General Nursing

Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Gun violence is a hot topic these days. Turn on the TV for any length of time, and you will hear stories of firearm homicide. But, did you know that firearm...

General Nursing

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Try Clinical Nurse Leader

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. Part 1 described options for nurses seeking higher degrees. Part 2 describes an exciting new nursing role: Clinical...

Announcements

12 Days of Giveaways - Merry Christmas from allnurses

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Christmas is right around the corner. This is a time of giving and celebrating with friends and family. Allnurses wants to show our nursing community how...

What do you think were the causes, and would have prevented this from occurring?

General Nursing

Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

by Nurse Beth, MSN

On December 26, 2017, a tragic and preventable death occurred when a patient at Vanderbilt Hospital was sent for a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and...

TEAS

I took the TEAS! Study Tips

by gopats1234

Hey everyone! I took the TEAS 3 days ago. I scored a 78 (advanced) which for some may not be great, but the programs I am applying for require proficient or...

Career Support

Prioritization: Helping New Nurses Transition into Practice

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

In this 2-part series, we will discuss prioritization and provide strategies to help new nurses on their way to mastering effective prioritization skills.

Are you utilizing the wonderful networking opportunities LinkedIn has to offer?

General Nursing

LinkedIn Magic for Savvy 21st - Century Nurses

by Nurse Keith

LinkedIn has moved far beyond just a platform for online resumes. It is now a veritable treasure trove of support for your nursing career providing a place to...

What aspect of the holidays drives you crazy?

General Nursing

The Grinch of allnurses.com

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Christmas and the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, family togetherness and happiness….well they are SUPPOSED to be….

Do you have any ways to use social media in your practice?

General Nursing

6 Positive Ways to Use Social Media in Your Nursing Practice

by Melissa Mills, BSN

The use of social media comes with many negative thoughts these days. But, what if you could use social media to improve your professional life and impact the...

General Nursing

Nurse Savings and Investing

by bany22

As nurses, we are considered one of the most compassionate and hardworking people. That said, we tend to negate our own personal financial well-being. This...

General Nursing

Banish Negative and Self-Destructive Thoughts

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

There’s one person we talk to more than anyone else—ourselves. Our internal dialogue is constant most of our waking hours. Although unfortunately, the way...

NCLEX

I Failed 4 Times, But.....

by aimzq, BSN, RN

I failed twice in nursing school and have taken the NCLEX FOUR times. I wasn't always a great student and I didn't get straight A's. I looked at what my...

General Nursing

Highly Sensitive People in Nursing: Stress & Burnout - Research

by RNliveoak

Highly Sensitive People make up roughly 20% of any given population. Given this group is more sensitive to internal and external stimuli, those that are highly...

How can I improve my communications skills to gain a better career?

Job Hunt

YES, Nurses Are Salespeople! How Nurses Can Sell their Way Into a …

by Spine_CRNA, BSN, RN

You've been to school, you've passed the boards, and maybe you have your Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification. You can wax poetic about the importance...

CRNA

Considering CRNA School

by Kcordova

A brief guide of where to start if considering CRNA school. Check boxes to complete when considering CRNA school.