No matter what your specialty is, there's a conference for you. We have put together a great resource full of conference coverage, events, interviews, and so much more.
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, itching, burning, and leg cramps. Wearing compr…
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 horizons.
allnurses talked to Alex Wubbels, the nurse who was arrested for courageously standing up for the rights of her unconscious patient.
Scott Peck, author of the bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, starts out his book, ‘life is difficult and once you accept that everything becomes easier”. That's similar to my premise: we need to get …
The opioid crisis in the US! We have all heard about it. How are we addressing it? The Emergency Nursing Conference being held September 13-16 in St Louis will offer sessions addressing this issue.
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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 prolonged period. Its important that we prov…
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 nurse or patient injury is provided by Lin…
Social media platforms are often used for commentary to the world. Nurses are moving into the world too at a fast pace. Here is one blogger who is making an impact on nursing.
Award-winning cinematographer captured on film stories from across the United States of nurses representing many specialties. She shared with the world in her documentary The American Nurse Project.
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Spiritual care is utilized in all aspects of nursing, but it is especially essential in critical care nursing where life and death decisions are made daily. However, this does not come easily for all …
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Writing - have you ever considered writing an article for a nursing journal but aren't sure how to get started? Here are some tips from the editor of Advanced Critical Care.
The Pioneering Spirit Award recognizes significant contributions that influence acute and critical care nursing.
Pain management of our patients is a universal concern. When we add in a substance abuse disorder, our concerns mount.
Our patients that require an NG sometimes are wriggly and sweaty, resulting in dislodgement of the tube. This can be dangerous for our pt as well as time-consuming for us. Here is a solution.
Furthering your education is often the key to advancing in nursing. Have you considered getting your BSN, MSN, MBA? There are many options but flexibility is often the deciding factor. This might be f…
