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Success

My True Calling

Nursing is selfless and Self-awareness. Time really flies so fast,modern technologies are discovered. A lot of changes can be seen around the globe. But one...

Relations

On Negative Feedback

by Ruby Vee, BSN

Negative feedback is something that we all encounter in our lives, both giving and receiving. Neither is easy and most kind people would rather give positive...

How do you get through accelerated nursing school?

Western Governors

Online Nursing Study Tips: What Has Worked For Me

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Many newly enrolled students want to find a way to accelerate through WGU's RN-to-BSN degree completion program coursework. The following piece is a loosely...

What is the first day of nursing school like?

General Students

How Are You Easing Your First Day Jitters?

by augurey

Fear and self doubt are very powerful emotions. It can control you and debilitate you if you allow it. The mind is also power. With confidence and the right...

Rock

Alzheimer's Disease

by lprutean

Alzheimer's Disease affects 5 million American people. The underlying cause of the disease is still unknown and a cure is not available at this time. Some of...

General Nursing

That's A Wrap! Exploring Wound Management

by babaloo8

In the US, we spend 10 times more on the care of chronic wounds than the entire annual budget of the World Health Organization. This growing, vulnerable patient...

General Nursing

Don't You Just Love It?

by Ruby Vee, BSN

Don't you just love it when established posters get called out by new members who don't like the answers to the questions they've posted? Especially when the...

General Students

The Start of a New School Year

by RN403, BSN, RN

Not too long ago, I was preparing to start my first day of nursing school and I remember how nervous I was walking into that lecture hall. Upon walking into the...

NCLEX

Failed the NCLEX? A Passed Down Blueprint to Pass the NCLEX

by passenclex4x, BSN, RN

The following was a secret from someone who failed the NCLEX and then passed it on! I am now an RN thanks to this person. I am now giving back. Hopefully, this...

New Nurse

New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

by Ruby Vee, BSN

After nearly four decades, I still remember my miserable, awful, no good first year of nursing vividly. It was my first full time job, the most responsibility...

Hospice

Quality Improvement in End of Life Care

by StefO

A literature review done by a graduate nursing student. This literature review explores themes relevant in the literature on ways to improve care given or...

Stress 101

Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Do you have those days when the stress of your job just makes you want to scream?? Maybe you do scream....but hopefully not at your co-workers....and certainly...

What are the challenges in Long Term Care?

Geriatric

LTC 101: What To Expect

by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN

Here is a brief guide for new LTC nurses as to what they can expect from their jobs. Included are the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of working in this...

Entrepreneurs

Day in the Life of a Freelance Nurse Writer

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

I enjoyed clinical nursing. I truly did. What finally drove me away was the noise. Go ahead and laugh.

Oncology

My Love For Being a Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nurse

by Mramjohn, BSN, MSN, RN

I wanted to share my story on why I love being a Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nurse. It amazes how my patients are so strong and brave. The lasting...

General Students

An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

by Mr Midwife, BSN, RN

Being a nurse is a tough college course to decide to take and too many people are walking in eyes wide shut. There are a lot of disappointments on the way and...

Career Support

Do New Graduate Nurses Need a Formal Residency Program?

by JPCummings

The following article closely examines the current curriculum of the generic four year baccalaureate degree and questions the inherent limitations of clinical...

General Students

Critique of Nursing School

by NormaSaline

Many nursing schools are mediocre. They are dropping the ball on teaching unifying concepts, which are so key stimulating and solidifying learning. Oftentimes,...

Relations

The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

by Ruby Vee, BSN

Not every family who visits is there to be supportive of the patient. Some of them are even downright unsupportive. Here are some of the worst visitors I've...

NCLEX

How I Passed NCLEX-RN the second time.

by Tesfanurse

I wanted to share my story for anyone who is struggling with fear about the NCLEX...Fear held me back for so long, but with patience and perseverance, I was...

NCLEX

NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

by RNsRWe, ASN, RN

Preparing to take the NCLEX soon and have questions? Have you just taken the exam and have more questions? Have you begun working on your last frayed nerve...

Career Support

Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

by JayPeacock, LPN

These tips will help any new nursing graduate find a great job from the get-go! Even an experienced nurse may benefit from following these points. I thought...

Success

A Time to Reflect

by homenow09

Nursing has been a rewarding career for me. Looking back, I never thought my way of thinking could change, but it did. A single patient's comment would change...

Camp

Emergency Response for Dummies

by Alex Egan, LPN, EMT-B

As camp nurses we are asked to fulfill the role of emergency response for our organizations. This article is meant to help nurses get a handle on what can often...

Activism

Mary Eliza Mahoney: America's First Black Woman to Complete Nursi…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Learn about America's First Black Nurse to graduate from a nursing training program: Mary Eliza Mahoney. Forty two nursing trainees entered the Training School...