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Activism

Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

Many Nurses who suffer from addictions to alcohol and other substances are currently in monitoring programs all over the country. On their face these programs...

How do we work to prevent bullying or incivility?

Relations

Bullying, Evidence Based Practice #Magnet

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

As nurses, we want evidence-based practice in order to improve our care. As we all know, there are multiple barriers to providing excellent care and...

General Nursing

Second Victims - the Nurse that Makes a Mistake

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

The term second victim refers to the nurse, provider or another medical professional that makes a mistake that either harms or had the potential to harm a...

How did you survive Drexel nursing program?

Programs Support

Drexel University ACE Program 2016-2017 - Review

by enterusernameRN

I thought I would share my experiences with the Drexel ACE program in Philadelphia, PA. Applying for Drexel was relatively easy (and free!). And I only mean to...

Can social media be leveraged to help nursing leaders engage staff?

General Nursing

Nurses and Social Media - Our Leaders Online?! #Magnet

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Social media offers many avenues of engagement for nurses. Beyond the basics of providing interaction with other nurses, nursing leaders are getting onboard the...

General Nursing

Public Health~A Critical Specialty

by karenvalk

Description of public health nursing and its diversity as a valuable and rewarding career choice

General Nursing

Accidental Pill Pusher

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author discusses some of the positive steps nurses can take now to help change the direction of the opioid epidemic.

NICU

Every Change Matters - All 10,000 Of Them

by iftheRNCFitz

Felicia Fitzgerald, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM of the Huggies® Nursing Advisory Council shares insights from Every Change MattersTM: A Guide to Developmental Diapering...

NCLEX

NCLEX 3rd Attempt - PASSED!

by ronron1986

Good evening to all my fellow nurses out there and a special hello to the ones prepping for the NCLEX RN exam. I will do my best to be as detailed and helpful...

Entrepreneurs

3 Ways a Nurse Can Make Money While Surviving Chronic Illness

by vickywarren, LPN

If you’re a nurse who is battling chronic illness and looking for ways to work from home and still be a part of the healthcare field, here are a few ways to...

Advanced

Quitting Your APRN Gig?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

All APRNs work hard. Most of us are conscientious, thorough and bring a lot to our practices and facilities. However, when do you know when its time to change...

General Nursing

Compression Socks..... No Longer Just for Grandma.

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

As nurses, no one needs to tell you that being on your feet all day can wreak havoc on your legs. You experience the symptoms daily - fatigue, swelling,...

What would Florence Nightingale say to us today?

General Nursing

Whatcha Know about Flo (Florence Nightingale)?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author tells some of the story of Florence Nightingale and relates it to contemporary nursing challenges.

HESI

HESI A2 Tips: Ratios and Proportions

by kbilly3

I recently took my test on 8/27 and passed with an 85 my first time. It was easier than I thought. I had to do chem, bio, vocab, grammar and math. I studied for...

General Nursing

A Change of Heart

by nursemike, ASN, RN

This is my account of the time I spent on the harder side of the bedrails, a testament to those who got me through it, and a reflection on what it gave me.

General Nursing

My First Mammogram - A Comedy

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

I turned 40 and there it was...time to schedule my first mammogram. As is always the case with me, this turned into quite the comedic event!

General Nursing

Under the Covers: My Experience With Post-op Pain Control

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

You have to have surgery. Surgery is scary. From the moment it is scheduled there is a lot of planning to do. I recently had surgery, and being in the hospital...

Entrepreneurs

A Much-Needed Disciplinary Approach To Creative Writing

by judyfrank, PhD

Persons who regularly engage in creative writing, whether it involves simple memoranda, formal business reports, articles, short stories, novels, or dramatic...

General Nursing

Hypernatremia: You are "FRIED"

by Ashley Hay, BSN, RN, BSN, RN

Hypernatremia (an excess of serum sodium) can occur in any patient, regardless of age, medical history or healthcare setting. Here, we’ll review identifying...

General Nursing

So...You've Decided to Attend a Conference???

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Learning is a life-long goal. Even as experienced nurses, we need to continue to learn. Attending conferences is a great way to learn, network and expand your...

General Nursing

When YOU are the ".001% of Patients" Who Develops the Serious Medi…

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

My journey through being a cardiology nurse and having the "rare but serious" cardiac side effect from a medication.

General Nursing

Nurses and State Regulations

by ian721

This paper discusses some of the potential risks to maintaining a valid nursing license, regulations requiring public disclosure, and ethics in nursing.

General Nursing

How to ruffle feathers: Travel Nursing & Bill Rate Transparency

by guest042302019, BSN, RN

A behind-the-scenes look at the mysterious world of travel nursing. I told this CEO, "So here's the plan. We need to get this out there! I need to share this...

General Nursing

Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations?

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Allnurses staffers recently attended the 2017 Emergency Nursing Conference in St Louis. We had some interesting conversations...

NP Students

AANP FNP (Failed -> Passed!)

by FNP-SA, BSN, RN, NP

Today 9/20 I passed the AANP FNP! But the journey was not that easy and hopefully if this similar situation pertains to you, I hope it provides some ease of...