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Career Support

How Did You Become a Nurse Attorney?

Hi Lorie How did you become a Nurse Attorney? Were you a nurse first? Where did you go to law school and how long does it take? What kind of jobs can you do...

General Nursing

Donna Cardillo (The Inspiration Nurse) - The Many Faces of Nursing

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Donna Cardiollo - The Inspiration Nurse - is a nationally known speaker, storyteller, and motivator. Learn her story here.

Announcements

Allnurses Magazine Fall Issue: The Many Faces of Nursing

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

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

Entrepreneurs

Calling All Nurse Innovators

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Are you a nurse innovator? Do you have a cool new idea, but need time, money, and a mentor to make it happen? The Johnson and Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire...

General Nursing

From the Bedside to the Boardroom and Beyond with the Unconvention…

by Michelle Podlesni, RN

One of the greatest assets in being a nurse is the ability to design our work around our lifestyle. Life continually changes, and what once worked, begins not...

General Nursing

Renee Thompson and the Healthy Workforce Institute - The Many Face…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Renee Thompson - nurse, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and kindness enthusiast - used to wonder "why not me." Today, she enjoys a satisfying career...

General Nursing

From Student Nurse to Nurse Influencer Rockstar - Meet Kati Kleber…

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

Meet Kati Kleber! She is changing the nursing world for those just starting out in our profession. Taking her ideas and thoughts on what new nurses need to know...

Entrepreneurs

From Nurse to Nurse Influencer

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Many years ago, I graduated as an RN and fell in love with my job on an Ortho unit. From there I worked MedSurg, ICU, and Tele before becoming a nurse manager....

Entrepreneurs

Keith Carlson: Choosing the Path of the Nurse Entrepreneur

by Nurse Keith

We all have different motivations for embarking on a nursing career and becoming healthcare professionals. Even as our paths differ, our experiences can share...

General Nursing

5 Questions to Ask if You Think Your Patient is a Victim of Domest…

by Melissa Mills, BSN

As a nurse, you never know when you might come face-to-face with a victim of domestic violence. Read one nurse's story about domestic violence in her life and...

Critical

Case Study: Sick And Tired, Seeing Things? You Might Have Anemia

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

In the 'Mystery of The Dog in a Fedora', you can read the story from the beginning. This is part two, and includes the solution to the mystery. Read on to get...

Nurse Beth

The Unwritten Rules Of Dating As A Nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I'm wanting to date a former patient. He was never my patient, just there while I was on duty ... Navy Psych Tech...

Advanced

National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC)

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

Earn up to 48 contact hours at the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC) 2018. If you are a Nurse Practitioner who rounds in a...

General Nursing

Goodbye Dog Days and Hello Fall Benefits

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The first day of autumn brings the promise of relief from high temperatures and high humidity. As the dog days of summer exit, fall ushers in many unexpected...

General Nursing

The Nurse Optimist

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Being positive, genuine caring and practicing empathy don't cost us extra as professional nurses but they can make all the difference in the care we offer our...

NCLEX

Passing NCLEX after failing!!!

by PearlRN7

Do not give up. I wanted to give up, but I prayed and prayed for GOD to give me the strength to study for this exam again. This is my story and I hope it helps...

General Nursing

Renewed Passion and Dedication to Nursing Profession

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author discusses how we can renew our passion for nursing. She uses the example of the nurses/nuns who help to found Mayo Clinic.

Announcements

The EKO CORE Stethoscope is 30% Off

by allnurses

The Eko CORE is the #1 digital stethoscope for nurses because of its versatility and practical applications. The Eko CORE is a complete...

Home Health

5 Things Your Home Care Quality Assurance Nurse Wants You to Know

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Have you ever felt like you and the Quality Assurance nurses are on different teams? Learn 5 things your home care quality assurance nurse wants you to know.

NICU

The Story of Nathan - 42 Years Later...

by annwats

The original story of Nathan was written by his mother, Nancy Stock and published in American Baby Magazine in 1977 in the category of my own experience. The...

Critical

Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The D…

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

This is a true story about a young woman who began to hallucinate. You’ll find all the clues you might need to figure out why she started seeing things that...

General Nursing

Nurse Mentors: A Mantra for Life

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Finding a good mentor and being a good mentor are keys to long term success as a nurse. In this article the author discusses 4 important aspects of mentoring....

General Nursing

Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

by MasterStreet, MSN, RN

Is excessive absenteeism a problem at your current nursing position? This article discusses what excessive absenteeism is, characteristics of habitual callouts,...

General Nursing

A Negative Workplace Can Be Contagious

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Positivity can breed productivity, and it sure makes for a more pleasant day. Although being surrounded by negativity in the workplace can sap your energy,...

Memorization Techniques To Help You Study Pharmacology

General Students

Will pharmacology mnemonic devices help you in nursing school?

by M.A. Roni, BSN, MSN, RN

To get a decent score in pharmacology, a nursing student is expected to memorize hundreds of drug names, their indication, mechanism of action, their numerous...