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General Nursing

Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

My article describes what racial discrimination is and how it can be present in the nursing profession. I included a personal story of my own experience with...

General Nursing

What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Today’s nursing force is aging with an average age of 44 and average retirement age at 61 Current strategies to address the continued nursing shortage...

What side do you agree with: To Suction or Not To Suction?

General Nursing

Research Results are in: To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life…

by NickICU-RN, ADN, BSN

"To Suction or Not To Suction, End-of-Life & Hospice Patients" is an article I recently published in allnurses.com and the responses were very conflicting. As...

NCLEX

Three Things Everyone Should Know About the NCLEX

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

The NCLEX causes many nursing students and new nurse graduates a great deal of anxiety and frustration. They are eager to hear about the experiences of others,...

General Nursing

Employers Gone Bad: 10 Ways to Survive

by Melissa Mills, BSN

What would you do if you worked at a facility that was fined or charged with unethical, immoral, or illegal activities? You might not want to consider this, but...

Programs Support

Capella University Flex Path RN to BSN Program- Summer 2018

by Danishdesserts

I just completed Capella University's Flex Path RN to BSN program. I went for the summer 2018 quarter. I thought it will be helpful to share my experience.

General Nursing

7 Questions About Near Death Awareness

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

The phenomenon of near death experience (NDE) has been widely explored in research; the patient experiences a sudden event, either dies and is resuscitated or...

General Nursing

Insurance and Breast Cancer Treatment: New Choices

by Debi Fischer

Women are delaying chemotherapy for breast cancer on average by seven months due to high deductibles of more than $1000 according to a new study. Biopsies and...

General Nursing

5 Reasons Nurses Get Fired and How to Avoid Them

by Melissa Mills, BSN

You're Fired! These are words that you probably hope you never hear. Learn a few of the top reasons nurses get fired and how to protect yourself.

Announcements

Ask a Nurse Attorney - New Addition to allnurses

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Over the years, we have had to turn away legal questions posted by members. We are happy to say that we will now be able to answer some of those legal questions...

General Nursing

Do we just guess at blood pressure readings?

by TMB41

New research documents the cheap disposable cuffs are not accurate and could by error be responsible for unnecessary treatment.

General Nursing

Concerned About The Smells? Try These 12 Hacks...

by vickywarren, LPN

Nursing is a beautiful profession. What other career allows you to help others the way nursing does? With all its benefits and positives though, let's face it,...

Stress 101

When You Take Your Work Stress Home

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

At the end of a long shift there’s nothing you’re looking forward to more than coming home to relax—but you can’t. Even after you’ve physically left...

General Nursing

Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Do you support the growth or do you have concerns? This article will explore a few of the ways experts support more men entering the profession.

Emergency

ENA offering Mass Casualty Education at 2018 Conference

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

ENA recently published this press release about Mass Casualty Education including Active Shooter scenarios.

Entrepreneurs

Notes from an Entrepreneur

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Opinions from a nursing entrepreneur regarding some hot topics and some hints for entrepreneurial success.

General Nursing

3D Printers in Healthcare

by Debi Fischer

3D printers have a variety of uses in the healthcare setting. Become familiar with organoids, models pre-surgery, new skin for melanoma patients, and polypills....

What experiences have you had with negotiating salary?

General Nursing

7 Key Steps to Negotiating Salary

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Learning how to negotiate is an important skill for nurses. While many nurses fail to negotiate, nurses who do negotiate make more money.

New Nurse

New Nurse Tips: Reality Shock and Strategies to Adjust

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

As many of you finish up your new hire orientation - I’d like to personally congratulate you for making it through the trials and tribulations of nursing...

General Nursing

Ten Questions with Nancy Lee Grahn aka "Alexis Davis" on General H…

by Debi Fischer

General Hospital soap opera star Nancy Lee Grahn answers ten questions regarding her character "Alexis Davis" and the controversial #metoomovement story on this...

General Nursing

Interview with Shelly Altman - General Hospital Head Writer

by Debi Fischer

Get a glimpse into how the #metoomovement became part of the General Hospital landscape. Ten questions with GH head writer Shelly Altman follow where she...

General Students

Tips for a Great Clinical Experience

by Ellen Grover, MSN, RN

Follow these 8 tips from a clinical instructor to help you have a successful clinical experience. Whether you are preparing for your first clinical in nursing...

Operating Room

What Being on the Table Taught Me About Treating on the Table

by ctsurgeryscrubrn

Nearly two years ago, I underwent an aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis (congenital deterioration). Through that experience, I got to see the 'other...

Entrepreneurs

Unexpected Side Effects from the Side Gig

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

The gig economy keeps growing, and starting a side gig in addition to a regular job might offer unexpected benefits. Opportunities to expand our professional...

General Nursing

The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

by Rayngler

We all experience self doubt, so what's the purpose of it anyway and how can we overcome it to achieve our goals?