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How many hours per day do you spend online?

General Nursing

How Does Screen Time Impact Your Health?

Screen time can have negative effects on physical and mental health. In the United States, the average person spends over 7 hours a day on the internet across...

General Nursing Careers

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, and How to …

by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

Becoming an aesthetic nurse practitioner is a highly intriguing career, offering an expanded scope of practice and greater autonomy than aesthetic registered...

Programs Support Programs

10 Fastest Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in 2023

by Kirsten Gonzalez, MSN, APRN

Looking to kickstart your nursing career? We've compiled the 10 fastest Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs available in 2023.

General Nursing

Top 11 Factors Nursing Students Consider When Applying to Programs…

by Nurse Nhi

Our recent survey reveals the top 11 factors that influence which programs nursing students apply to.

Ob/Gyn

How to Compute Age of Gestation

by allnurses

In this guide, we'll walk through how to compute the age of gestation (AOG) and expected delivery date (EDC) manually.

NCLEX Resources

UWorld NCLEX-RN Review: A Test Prep with Great Practice Questions

by Julia Liou, RN

UWorld's test prep for NCLEX-RN is easy to use, up-to-date, and includes over 2,700 practice questions authored by nurse educators and practicing nurses.

NP Careers

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: What Is an AGNP, Salary, and…

by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

AGNPs promote health and wellness in patients from early adulthood to the end of life.

Headlines News

Almost Half of Michigan Nurses Relate Patient Death to Staff Short…

by Praveen, MSN, RN

A recent survey has found that 42% of nurses in Michigan attribute patient death to staff shortages.

Main types of dialysis and common complications

Med-Surg

Understanding Dialysis: The Basics for Medical-Surgical Nurses

by Arianne, BSN

For those with kidney failure, dialysis is a life-saving treatment. In this article, we will cover the main types of dialysis and the common complications to...

General Nursing News

Wendys Nurses Month | 2023

by allnurses

Wendy's is selling Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers for just 1 cent! Plus plenty of other great discounts for the month of May!

Headlines News

National Nurses Week: U.S. Department of Labor Devotes $78M to Nur…

by allnurses

The U.S. Department of Labor has honored National Nurses Week by devoting $78 million to nursing programs in 17 states.

NP Careers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP): Job Description, Salary, and…

by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in providing immediate and critical care to patients who...

Career Support

How To Shadow A Nurse: Everything You Need to Know

by TeachRN

Compared to other jobs, figuring out how to shadow a nurse can seem tricky. Thankfully, there are plenty of opportunities out there if you know where to look! ...

General Nursing

Exploring the Role of Clinical Research Nurses in Medical Research…

by nurseysteph, ASN, BSN, EMT-P

This article explores the vital role of clinical research nurses in medical research and patient care. It discusses the responsibilities of clinical research...

NP Careers

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): Job Description, Salary, and How …

by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

FNPs are trained at the graduate level and have earned their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

School

How Can School Nurses Help Detect Type 1 Diabetes?

by Parker Volpe, BSN

Type 1 diabetes is on the rise globally and is often misdiagnosed in children. School Nurses can help detect type 1 diabetes in children and inform parents in a...

Programs Support Programs

10 Cheapest Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in 2023

by Lauren Thayer, RN

Obtaining a BSN opens many doors for your future and doesn't have to be expensive. Here are 10 of the most affordable BSN programs available in 2023.

Education

5 Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea

by Jennifer Romans, BSN, RN

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of people. Sleep apnea can be dangerous, so how do you recognize and intervene to keep patients safe and...

Programs Support Programs

10 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in 2023

by Lauren Thayer, RN

Here are the 10 best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs available in 2023, along with their prerequisites, requirements, and expected salaries.

General Nursing

Time Management Reduces Errors

by S. Enyard RN, BSN

Time management issues, as a new nurse or even an experienced nurse, can create challenges and cause stress that decreases the effectiveness of that nurse,...

Headlines News

Subway Is Giving Away 10,000 Free Sandwiches | National Nurses Wee…

by Praveen, MSN, RN

Subway is giving away a total of 10,000 free sandwiches in celebration of National Nurses Week.

NP Careers

Nurse Practitioner: What Is an NP and How to Become One

by Praveen, MSN, RN

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have advanced-level training that gives them the authority to work within an expanded scope compared to registered nurses (RNs).

General Nursing

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Different Nursing Specialty

by hermidarjona, BSN, RN

Trying out a different specialty in nursing, especially something you never saw yourself doing, just might be what you need to help you grow and succeed in your...

General Nursing

The Migraine Threshold: Understand It & Take Control Of Your Life

by Ruth Sutherland

This article defines the Migraine Threshold. It looks at how an accumulation of triggers can push us over that limit. It provides ways to control those...

Programs Support Programs

10 Best Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programs in 2023

by Melissa Mills, BSN

An ADN is an excellent place for future nurses to begin their education and kickstart their careers.