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General Nursing

2018 Nursing Salary Survey Results Part 1-Demographics

The 2018 allnurses Salary Survey was conducted over a 4-week period of time in February 2018. The data from almost 17,000 nurses has been analyzed and we are...

NCLEX

Pearson Vue Trick NOT accurate

by love.elle, BSN, CNA, RN

The Pearson Trick doesn't work for everyone! Nothing is for certain until you see the actual results!

Do you want to become an NP?

by Riburn3, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

Tips to consider if you are considering becoming an NP.

General Nursing

Man's Best Friend: The Benefits of Pet Therapy

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Pets are part of the family. What happens when a patient is in the hospital or other facility long-term? This article explores the benefits of pet therapy in...

Are you struggling with how to create a good resume?

Job Hunt

10 Tips For Writing A Great New Grad Resume

by Melissa Mills, BSN

You completed school and passed the NCLEX. What's the first step in landing that first job? You need a great resume. Learn 10 tips for writing a great new grad...

Safety

The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

An interview with Margo, an oncology nurse, who talked about the night she gave a patient too much insulin, and he coded. Margo is now a well-respected nurse...

NCLEX

Medical Surgical Questions on the NCLEX

by Kaplan NCLEX Prep

Nothing scares nursing students quite like the words MED/SURG. Whether taking a med/surg class or preparing for these kinds of questions on...

Stress 101

Tips for Nurses: Staying Motivated Towards Fitness Goals

by mooreea8

This article discusses tips on how to help you stay motivated to reach your fitness goals in the nursing profession. Nurses work long hours and have very...

General Nursing

Church Health Clinic: Making it Work

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The Church Health Clinic of Memphis is a pioneering institution, leading the way for other clinics of its kind. The author visited the CHC and describes her...

General Nursing

Serious Mental Illness: How Can We Help?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Serious mental illness affects us all in some way. What can we do, as professional nurses to help make a difference in our families, in our work place, in our...

Have you ever wondered what books nurses studied to pass their NCLEX exam when it was first began?

General Nursing

Personal Hygiene: An Era Gone By

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

In my previous article, “What is Nux Vomica? State Board Questions From the Turn of the Century: An Era Gone By”, we began our journey into the past. In...

Travel

Nobody Knew I was Coming? Travel Nurse continues

by Have Nurse, ADN, RN

This is Chapter 7: We're back in Maine. The scenarios between the office, (who didn't know who I was,) my cottage by the sea nightmare and the unique Home Care...

General Nursing

The Juggling Act: Being a Mom and a Nurse

by Avill, BSN, RN

In 2017 our first baby was born. After going back to work I dealt with some guilt, and still struggle some days. This is an article that let's all you mom's who...

How do you identify a fever in children?

General Nursing

Importance of Identifying Fevers in Children

by Exergen Corporation

Nurses are on the frontline of patient care and it has always been the mission of Exergen – creators of the Exergen TemporalScanner – to...

General Nursing

Behavioral Interviews Explained: Tips and Tricks

by Melissa Mills, BSN

If you haven't interviewed in a few years, you may find that the questions have changed. Long gone are the days of simply talking about your likes and dislikes....

General Nursing

Nurses Advocate for Safer Staffing, Patient Safety, and Quality Ca…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

CALLING ALL NURSES! Our voices will be heard in Washington, DC at the #NursesTakeDC on April 25th and 26th, 2018 as we address and show our support for the...

Career Support

Forced to Clock Out for Two Meal Breaks - Is This Legal?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

An LPN night shift charge nurse is mandated by new management to clock out for two meal breaks. Who is in charge when she is off the clock?

Career Support

Should I Carry My Own Malpractice Insurance?

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

Probably the number one question I get asked as a nurse attorney is "should I carry my own malpractice insurance?" You would think I would have an easy answer,...

Career Support

What You Don't Know About Nursing Boards

by Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD

When one takes a test for a driver’s license, that person must know the rules of the road. However, when nurses take the NCLEX examination, they are tested on...

Announcements

allnurses Magazine: New Quarterly Publication For Nurses

by allnurses

We are officially launching our new allnurses Magazine in online and print version today - April 6, 2018.

Hospice

Lovely lady

by asaltu2011

Life is so precious, spread love and tenderness everyday, to everyone. Life is so short enjoy every breath and appreciate all the beautiful things and people...

Safety

I've Been "Invited" To A Root Cause Analysis, Now What?

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

Identifying the causes of errors can help prevent similar errors from happening in the future. The primary objective of the article is to give nurses some idea...

General Nursing

Am not just a nurse

by Olaleye Jemimah

This article is dedicated to all global nurses,for their tremendous activities in caring for the sick and rehabilitate them if the need arises.

General Nursing

Stay on Top of Your Game by Exercising Your Mind

by Maureen Bonatch MSN, BSN, MSN, RN

Perhaps you’ve found the job of your dreams and you’re satisfied to stay there, but don’t make the mistake of letting yourself fall into the routine of,...

General Nursing

Beyond the Bedside: 10 Nurse Opportunities Outside of the Hospital

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Nurses are highly skilled professionals, even beyond the bedside. The possibilities are endless. Learn about 10 nursing opportunities that nurses can explore...