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PICU

Haywire! Some Uncommon Causes of Status Epilepticus in Children

Seizures are not unusual in the pediatric population. But there are some uncommon causes of prolonged seizure activity that the PICU nurse might encounter. This...

General Students

Failure is an Option: A New Grad Story

by elixRN, BSN, RN

Have you ever made a mistake so horrible you thought you just might not want to continue on the same path anymore? Well I have. This is a story about a big...

Humor

Noro-virus Blues

by jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B

There's a lot of dumb stuff nurses think and say. Especially when they get sick. It is oh so not funny at the time. However, looking back one wonders where the...

How was your transition from student to nurse?

General Nursing

To My Preceptor

by bas22

As a brand new nurse, straight out of school and on a busy Med/Surg floor, I found out very quickly that the 'NCLEX world' and the 'real world' are two very...

Rock

Those Kind of Tears That Make Your Throat Burn

by nursey246

Sometimes, you're not just caring for your patient. You're caring for their loved one. The person who has to make all of those terrible decisions. The one who...

How can nurses manage their time better?

Critical

Time Management Tips for New Critical Care Nurses

by nursey246

Transitioning into critical care is tough. Whether you're coming from the floor, are a new grad, or even from intermediate care, it can be quite difficult...

General Nursing

An Introvert's Guide To Nursing

by SoldierNurse22, BSN, RN

A Blast from the Past. The nurse's station bustled with activity. The dreary-looking night shift suddenly became animated as they gave report and bolted for the...

NCLEX

My NCLEX Story: Hurst, NCSBN, and LaCharity

by nwatson83

My NCLEX journey began for me a few days after completing my ADN program, March 10, 2014. I set my original test date for May 3, 2014, and after some advice, I...

Student Assist

When All Else Fails... Assess Your Patient!

by Episteme

Pity...our patients don't arrive on the clinical unit with their priority diagnoses imprinted on their foreheads. Sure would make our lives easier wouldn't it?...

NP Students

How to Pass the ANCC for Psych NP

by chaiteastaci

I just took the ANCC exam for Psych NP and here are my thoughts on how to pass this test. I would like to reiterate that this information is from MY experience...

What are the signs and symptoms of Trali?

Critical

Case Study: "A Case of Bad Blood"

by Corey Narry, MSN, RN, NP

The following article describes a clinical diagnosis encountered by nurses in Critical Care. The author aims to present the condition using current...

School

Running the Spring Marathon

by fetch, BSN, RN

Some things are universal: frustrating days at work, annoying co-workers, higher-ups who just don't get it . . . and periods of time where work and home life...

Job Hunt

Networking in Nursing to Achieve Results

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Did you know that almost 70 percent of all job openings are not openly advertised? Most positions are filled through word of mouth, and the individuals who know...

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Nursing: Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The Functional Independence Measure (also known as the FIM instrument) consists of 18 components and is utilized in rehabilitation hospitals around the world...

ADN/BSN

Nursing Degrees: The Hospital-Based Nursing Diploma (RN)

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Persons who wish to become registered nurses in the US have four prelicensure academic options from which to choose: diploma nursing programs, associate's...

Western Governors

Western Governors University (WGU) Intake Interview

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Western Governors University (WGU), an online school formulated for busy adult learners who already have some experience with college level coursework, has...

Cardiac

To Be (Monitored) or Not To Be (Monitored)

by dianah, ASN

Should all ICU and tele patients be monitored when leaving the unit for procedures? If not, which absolutely should be monitored and for which patients may the...

Programs Support

Warning Signs Associated With Degree Mills and Scam Schools

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

The number of diploma mills in the US is on the rise as prospective students seek to take action against their perceived economic insecurity. In fact, a scam...

LPN, LVN Students

Hybrid / Online LPN Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

An increasing number of people want to complete the practical nursing program via online learning. Still, no online practical nursing programs exist at this...

Online

For-Profit Schools That Offer Online Nursing Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

For-profit schools have become increasingly popular choices of educational completion with nurses and other healthcare workers for a variety of reasons. A list...

Government

Deployed Army Nursing: 101 Things I Learned While Deployed

by Lunah, MSN, RN

As many of you know, I recently spent nine months in Afghanistan. For those of you who don't know, I'm an Army nurse in the ER specialty category. I deployed...

How can I further my nursing education without accumulating debt?

Online

Affordable Online RN-to-BSN Programs

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Are you a nurse with a diploma or associate degree and a desire to further your education without accumulating a staggering amount of student loan debt? Below...

Pre-Nursing

I Want To Be A Nurse, But My Grades Aren't Competitive. Help!

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

Do any options exist for people who want to be nurses, but have noncompetitive grade point averages and unremarkable test scores? If this describes you, keep...

Feeling hopeless about getting into nursing school?

Pre-Nursing

Never Give Up on Your Dreams

by AccelCNL, MSN, RN

Experiencing repeated rejections or major medical issues that seem to be blocking your RN dream? I have been there and shed tears, felt extreme frustration, and...

Programs Support

Online MSN Program - West Texas A&M University

by TheCommuter, BSN, RN

What if you are an RN who wants to attain a graduate degree in nursing, but you have no interest in becoming an educator or nurse manager? Are you looking for a...