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TEAS

Passed the TEAS 6 with a 92

After 5-6 weeks of studying and constant anxiety attacks, I've officially passed the TEAS 6 with a 92 percent, which put me in the 99th percentile!!!

Hospice

Living Better with Hospice

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author points out some points about hospice care that help contribute to patient's having a positive experience in hospice and living...

Entrepreneurs

The Nursing Entrepreneur's Toolbox

by rrevels57, BSN, DNP, RN

Nurse Entrepreneurs spend years preparing for the right opportunity to use their nursing education, expertise, and experiences to start businesses. We turn the...

Where can I find information on pharmacology of cardiology?

Student Assist

Memorizing Pharmacology Video 6 of 7

by TonyPharmD

A step-by-step view of pharmacology of cardiology moving through the various classes of medications paying special attention to drug stems and the drugs'...

Success

I Graduated From Nursing School At 56 Years Old

by shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP

Hopefully, my story will help some people. I flunked out of college and was homeless. Yet, I managed to obtain my BA and have a successful career. Later in...

General Nursing

Preventing Dementia and Cognitive Decline

by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, NP

Recent health-news headlines identified blood pressure control, physical activity, and cognitive training as three key interventions for preventing dementia and...

General Nursing

NTI - If Florence Could See Us Now: Kathy Douglas, RN Interview

by allnurses

The Pioneering Spirit Award recognizes significant contributions that influence acute and critical care nursing.

New Nurse

Advice for new RNs, from a new RN

by EmilyCatherine

Being a new nurse is such an exciting new experience, but it can be extremely overwhelming. This is totally normal! I have come up with a few tips to help new...

General Nursing

When You Can't Stop Thinking About Work

by ElizabethScala1, BSN, MSN

No matter how hard you try, there will be times when a nurse just can’t stop thinking about work. We’ve all taken that ride or drive home and replayed our...

General Nursing

Long Hours and Double Shifts: Knowing the Risks

by CareerSmart Learning

Healthcare professionals are infamous for working 12-hour shifts, night shifts, and even double shifts. For many, 12-hour shifts and night...

What wellness practices have you adopted to survive in your busy life?

General Nursing

Wellness Works if YOU Work It!

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

Welcome to installment #23 of the A to Z for a Rocking Retirement. W = WELLNESS I’m just back from my annual trek to the 42nd annual National Wellness...

Entrepreneurs

What 5 Innovative Minds Can Do!

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

Check out this group of extraordinary nurses and what they were able to do for a very specific patient population when they put their innovative minds together!

General Nursing

On-call or cancelled? That is the question!

by Eschell2971, BSN

A new on-call policy at our facility has stirred up a lot of emotions in the nurses. Some good, competent nurses are talking about leaving.

General Nursing

NTI Interview - Pain Control: June Oliver, MSN, CNS

by allnurses

Pain management of our patients is a universal concern. When we add in a substance abuse disorder, our concerns mount.

New Nurse

Psst...New Nurses

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

A few things I have learned along the way in my career as a nurse.....might be helpful

General Students

Memorizing Pharmacology Video 2 of 7

by TonyPharmD

Pharmacology is necessary for all nurses. However, it can be difficult for the novice to decipher the often complicated names and actions. Here's some help....

General Nursing

Global Conference on Nursing-2017,FRANKFURT- GERMANY

by shabnam.ali1232

Attending an international nursing conference is a fantastic experience. You will expand your knowledge base as well as have the chance to interact with nurses...

NCLEX

Passed NCLEX-RN on 3rd try, 5 years after graduation, using UWorld…

by 0oliejay

Disclaimer: This will be a pretty lengthy post, but I did tell myself that once I passed, I would post my success story on here. Not as a way to brag, but to...

General Nursing

30% of Nurses Leaving the Workforce - 2017 Salary Survey Results P…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

We have been hearing about “The Nursing Shortage” for decades now. We are either in the middle of, coming out of, or going into a shortage.

What's the percentage of female to male nurses?

General Nursing

2017 allnurses Salary Survey Results Part 1: Demographics and Comp…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The 2017 allnurses.com Salary Survey was conducted over a 3 week period of time in February, 2017. We have now analyzed the data provided by more than 18,000...

General Nursing

NTI - Reducing Nurse Injury Rates and Improving Patient Outcomes, …

by allnurses

Moving patients both in bed and out of bed is hard. Our patients are bigger, sicker and require more equipment. One way to achieve early mobilization without...

Why is reducing ventilator-acquired pneumonia so important?

Critical

NTI - Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Halyard Interview

by allnurses

Our patients are sicker then ever. The acuity continues to climb. Many of our patients are vented either for a short time or unfortunately, sometimes for a...

General Nursing

THE SCENT OF DEATH

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Nurse given an unwanted gift, coming to terms with using it to help patients and families.

Student Assist

Memorizing Pharmacology Video 1 of 7

by TonyPharmD

Pharmacology is one of the basics of nursing practice. AN introduces you to Tony Guerra, Pharm.D. from Iowa with his tips for studying pharmacology.

Where are the highest paid MSN, BSN, and ADN nursing obs?

General Nursing

2017 Nursing Salaries by State, Degree, and License - Highest & Lo…

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Whether you are a new grad searching for that first job or an experienced nurse thinking of relocating, everyone is interested in finding out how their salary...