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Hi Lorie How did you become a Nurse Attorney? Were you a nurse first? Where did you go to law school and how long does it take? What kind of jobs can you do with such degrees?
Donna Cardiollo - The Inspiration Nurse - is a nationally known speaker, storyteller, and motivator. Learn her story here.
Are you a nurse innovator? Do you have a cool new idea, but need time, money, and a mentor to make it happen? The Johnson and Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge might be just for you. Learn a…
One of the greatest assets in being a nurse is the ability to design our work around our lifestyle. Life continually changes, and what once worked, begins not to. You can push through the limits of ex…
Renee Thompson - nurse, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and kindness enthusiast - used to wonder "why not me." Today, she enjoys a satisfying career where she educates other on nurse bullying. …
Meet Kati Kleber! She is changing the nursing world for those just starting out in our profession. Taking her ideas and thoughts on what new nurses need to know to be successful in this field, Kati is…
We learned all about various nursing specialties in school, but we were never told there would be days like this. So many faces in one shift! Have you counted how many faces you have each shift? This
Many years ago, I graduated as an RN and fell in love with my job on an Ortho unit. From there I worked MedSurg, ICU, and Tele before becoming a nurse manager. Now I work in Staff Development, and hav…
We all have different motivations for embarking on a nursing career and becoming healthcare professionals. Even as our paths differ, our experiences can share underlying themes that bind us together u…
Dear Nurse Beth, I'm wanting to date a former patient. He was never my patient, just there while I was on duty ... Navy Psych Tech...
Whether you are looking for your first job, considering switching positions, or even wanting to see how your current salary stacks up against others in your area or even a different location, what are…
The National Association of School Nurses defines school nursing as " a specialized practice of nursing, that protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances the ac…
Dear Nurse Beth, I have a resume question! I've been a stay at home Mom (SAHM) for the past 3 years and am updating my resume to head back to work. My previous experience was in Critical Care in Hospi…
Achieving satisfaction in your nursing career isn’t rocket science, but in a complex 21-century world, life and work demand more of us on every level. Satisfaction is an individual experience, yet the…
This August marks the twentieth year I’ve been a nurse. This milestone has induced much reflection on my career and the advancements I have seen over the last two decades.
The United States government passed the Equal Pay Act in 1963, yet American women in all industries continue to make less than men (Sheth, Gal, & Gould, 2018). According to the Institute for Women's P…
If you’ve been a nurse for any length of time, you’re likely aware of the nursing shortage predictions that span decades. On the surface, this seems like a reasonably natural occurrence to understand,…
CALLING ALL NURSES! Our voices will be heard in Washington, DC at the #NursesTakeDC on April 25th and 26th, 2018 as we address and show our support for the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patien…
We walk and run up and down the halls trying to care for our patients every day. And we will continue to walk, talk, and do whatever it takes to get a break for ourselves and safer quality care for ou
Nurses Week is fast-approaching and will be here before we know it! I see this very special time as one of reflection and celebration.
An LPN night shift charge nurse is mandated by new management to clock out for two meal breaks. Who is in charge when she is off the clock?
Probably the number one question I get asked as a nurse attorney is "should I carry my own malpractice insurance?" You would think I would have an easy answer, like "yes" or "no," but that is not the …
When one takes a test for a driver’s license, that person must know the rules of the road. However, when nurses take the NCLEX examination, they are tested on how to be a nurse and not necessarily on …
