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Emergency

Emergency Nursing Conference 2017 St Louis, Missouri

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy,...

What's the difference between MSN vs DNP vs PhD??
Post Graduate

MSN, DNP, or PhD -- Which is right for you?

by JanineKelbach, RN

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are advanced level degrees for nurses. This article will...

What is Autism?
General Nursing

April is Autism Awareness Month

by JanineKelbach, RN

April 1-30 is national Autism Awareness month. This article will describe what autism is, statistics about autism, treatment, resources, an

Any advice for the case management exam?
Case Management

Case Management Exam 2017 Tips

by Boston RN

I just passed the Case Management Examination (CCM) this morning 4/15/17 and immediately wanted to pass along some encouragement and study tips for the exam...

General Nursing

The Nurse at the Bedside

by RobbiRN, RN

I’m the nurse at the bedside. You might see me as an underachiever, someone who didn’t have what it takes. . . For those who assume I stopped and stagnated...

General Nursing

Need Help Memorizing Heart Sounds?

by Lauren RN

This is the first in a series of Heart Sound videos to help you learn basic heart anatomy, blood flow through the heart, and how to remember the names for the...

Entrepreneurs

Tim Raderstorf - An Innovator of Innovation

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

I have the privilege to share with you all a bit about how Tim got where he is today, the incredible work that he is doing for nursing and healthcare in...

How are questions structured in AANP exam?
NP Students

How I Passed the ANNP Exam

by MightyBoomer

I graduated last December 2016 for my FNP program. My school did not offer any reviews but made a recommendation to join an APEA review. Honestly, when I...

What study habits are needed to pass the NCLEX
NCLEX

NCLEX Study Plan

by TERN2016

I just wanted to share my study habits for the NCLEX-RN exam which I have just passed with 75 questions!

General Nursing

Nursing Supervisor - Walk In My Shoes For A Day!

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Nursing supervisor, 12-hour shift, what do I do really? Do I just float from unit to unit with a clipboard? Why would I ever want to be an administrator?

Ambulatory

Office Nurse: What's It Like?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

The author discusses some of what it is like to be an office nurse, including the ups and downs of this particular nursing role.

General Nursing

Injection Gone Wrong: Part 1

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

This is part one of a story about a flu shot gone wrong. Susan’s name has been changed to protect the innocent, but her story needs to be told. This is just...

Education

Another Brick in the Wall

by lilwhit514

Helping people who are trying to help themselves, at what point is the most basic patient education slipping through the cracks, and how do we stop it?

General Nursing

Two Mnemonics for Nurse Coaching Improve Change Talk: RULE and WAI…

by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, NP

RULE and WAIT are two acronyms nurse coaches use to stay on track when talking to their patients about change.

Hospice

There's No Place Like Home: Understanding the Hospice Experience

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

Hospice is a specialized form of care that supports and encourages families to nurture their terminal loved one through the end of life stage. The Hospice...

General Nursing

The View from the Other Side of the Bed: The Family Member

by justjamesthenurse, BSN, RN

About how I viewed things during a time when a family member was critically ill.

Parish

Parish Nursing: A Variety of Roles

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article the author tells a story of one encounter and goes on to describe more of what a Parish Nurse does on a day-to-day basis.

Relations

Breaking Bread in the Breakroom

by DontStealMyPenRN

As nurses, we are challenged to embrace the human qualities of our patients that often become buried underneath a slew of tasks or "to-do" lists. It becomes...

General Nursing

I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Family request for a morgue visit, pt had four siblings with learning issues and psychiatric issues. Body in the morgue for 5 days. Major family issues in the...

General Nursing

Need Help Memorizing Pressors?

by Lauren RN

Memorizing pressors and antihypertensives for the NCLEX, CCRN, or ICU nursing position can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be!

General Nursing

The Insidious Nature of Compassion Fatigue

by cwentworth

This article defines and discussion compassion fatigue. It includes a personal account and helpful resources to use. I also invite readers to share their...

General Nursing

When She Spoke - Hope's Story of Selective Mutism

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

This is a personal story of a little girl that came into my life with selective mutism as a symptom of a greater issue. It speaks to her story and mine as well...

Job Search Age Discrimination
Nurse Beth

Is this a possible case of age discrimination?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a 53 year old newly licensed LPN and had a tough time finding a job. My classmates are younger and pretty much all of them got hired...

What are some weird questions your patients have asked you?
Ob/Gyn

5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

by JanineKelbach, RN

This article is meant to be humorous, an easy-read article as well. As a nurse, we are born into this weird sense of humor, I have come to notice. There are...

How was your experience with NCLEX? Did you pass? Fail?
NCLEX

Passed NCLEX-RN on my second attempt

by CNAtoLVNtoRN, RN

Just wanted to share with you all my story on my NCLEX experience and give hope to repeat test takers out there reading this.