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What is your hospital doing to decrease maternal mortality?

General Nursing

Why Are Maternal Deaths on the Rise?

There is a lot of information about fetal deaths and how to prevent them. However, did you know that maternal deaths in the US are on the rise? Why?

is there any treatments for Alzheimer's?

General Nursing

Exciting Possible Treatment for Alzheimer's! And the first Patient…

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Exciting Possible Treatment for Alzheimer's! And the first Patient is a Nurse

NP Students

Failed AANP Twice And Finally Passed

by bunnyrn401

I decided to write this post because many of the past posts about failing the AANP boards and finally passing has inspired me. I definitely spent a lot of time...

Why should you apply for CRNA in Puerto Rico?

SRNA

CRNA School In Puerto Rico

by Kcordova

A few hints on CRNA school application process in Puerto Rico and why you should consider CRNA school there.

Does breast cancer kill more people than any other kind of cancer?

General Nursing

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As I was researching info for this article, I came across some info I didn't know....

How can I live with a traumatic brain injury?

General Nursing

Anything but Fine: My Traumatic Brain Injury: Part 2

by Angie Felts, ADN

This three-part series takes you through my devastating diagnosis of a TBI and how it lead to my nursing career and ultimately a prognosis of hope.

General Nursing

Nurses Can Be at Risk for PTSD | Knowledge Brush-Up

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Anyone can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including families of victims and nurses themselves. It can be difficult to recognize PTSD since...

Entrepreneurs

Book Authors: How to Improve Sales Opportunities

by Joe V

I'm seeing a lot of nurses writing books. What surprises me is that there's clearly no marketing plan.

Do you find it hard being a new grad/nurse?

New Nurse

How Not to be the New Grad Everyone Hates

by marie_macmillan, BSN, RN

New grads. It's tough to be one. It's tough to train one. Having been on both sides of this reality, Marie MacMillan shares 5 Tips to help new grads avoid being...

Critical

Case Study: Can You Prevent This Medical Error?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

An older patient was much improved after a difficult postoperative course. On the morning of her planned transfer out of the ICU, she had a grand mal seizure...

General Nursing

Just Landed Your First Nursing Management Job - Now What? 8 Steps …

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Starting a new job is challenging. But, when you transition out of staffing nursing and into nursing leadership, you face a few specific challenges. Learn 8...

How can a traumatic brain injury lead to a nursing career?

General Nursing

In the Blink of an Eye: My Traumatic Brain Injury: A Three-Part Se…

by Angie Felts, ADN

This three-part series takes you through my devastating diagnosis of a TBI and how it lead to my nursing career and ultimately a prognosis of hope.

General Nursing

Are Your Older Patients at Risk for Isolation?

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Our goal is to ensure elderly patients are healthy enough to return safely home, but what happens once they get there and they’re home alone? Even if...

General Nursing

Trick OR Treat?! The TRICKS to avoiding food allergies and how to …

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

Halloween can be a challenge with children who have food allergies. Here is a couple of facts and tips on how to remain safe this season!

Announcements

2018 Fall Article Contest

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

It's time for the 2018 Fall Article Contest, and everyone is invited to participate. Read some of the articles from past contests to get inspired. If that's not...

Are you considering a different direction in your career path?

General Nursing

6 Places the Community Needs Nurses

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Most everyone expects to see nurses at the bedside. But, it's not the only place you might see a nurse serving their community. Learn about nursing executives,...

TEAS

After 11 Years, I Finally Passed the TEAS!

by JCHartman

Eleven years after completing my prerequisites, I decided to actually go to nursing school. Here's what I did to prepare for the TEAS, and pass with a score of...

Recovery

My first experience taking prescribed/needed pain medications in r…

by Persephone Paige, ADN

The prejudice that exists against recovering addicts in the medical setting. I am a nurse, I am a recovering addict and I had real pain that was not treated.

Does health literacy stand between your patients and their well-being?

General Nursing

7 Ways to Increase Your Patient's Health Literacy

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Learn how to mix the modes, assess patient skills, and other helpful ways to enhance your patient's ability to comprehend.

General Nursing

Politics in the Nursing Work Place: When Conflicts Arise

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Politics is all around us and often follows us into the work place. How do we continue to pursue excellence as nurses when conflicts arise?

General Nursing

3 Signs it Might be Time to Leave Bedside Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

It's a hard job and sometimes, it's just time to find something new. Here are 3 signs it might be time to leave your bedside job for something new.

What are pitfalls to success you have encountered in nursing school?

General Nursing

7 Ways to Sabotage Your Own Success in Nursing School

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

It is difficult to imagine a student self-sabotaging their academic journey. I don’t think any student intentionally tries to prevent themselves from...

General Nursing

Shared Governance Leadership: 10 Lessons

by RNliveoak

After chairing my hospital’s shared governance committee for a year, I can now say that it has been an invaluable learning experience. I’ve learned some...

What features can you expect on the new allnurses.com?

Announcements

Exciting Changes Coming To allnurses

by Joe V

allnurses.com's vision is to empower, unite and advance every nurse, student and educator. Therefore, it is important for us to listen to your comments, input,...

General Nursing

World Hospice & Palliative Care Day- Oct 13 Taking Stock of Where…

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

October 13 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. In this article, the author discusses emerging changes and ways we can enter the process as professional...