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April 2, 2020
Doctors and nurses responding to the Covid-19 pandemic are the superheroes of our age, putting themselves at risk to save the lives of others.
I am a critical care nurse. I know mistakes happen in medicine — sometimes due to miscommunication, lack of vigilance, and fatigue, but more fundamentally, due to lack of accountability from hospital leadership and flawed systems. As nurses, we take an oath to “do no harm.”
February 7, 2019
A case of incorrect medication being dispensed lead to the death of a patient and allnurses.com offered both an insightful and detailed article outlining the disheartening events. Coverage immediately following the indictment of the nurse in question showed the knowledgeable writing staff at allnurses.com as well as the experience and insight of the commenters at the website.
May 24, 2016
Feeling burned out is a common complaint from nurses in the field, but what’s less prevalent are tried-and-true solutions to solving this issue. One nurse, in a social media post last week, went so far as to call the problem a Rubik’s Cube. Read More
May 24, 2016
allnurses.com, the largest online community and peer-to peer networking site for nurses and nursing students, celebrated National Nurses Week with an unprecedented seven days of giveaways. For twenty years, allnurses.com has been the collective voice of the nursing community, supporting the profession by... Read More
July 6, 2016
By now, we’re all well aware that there is a growing shortage of nurses within the health care profession, and part of that is fueled by a scarcity of RN educators to help train future caregivers. Read More
May 24, 2016
Feeling burned out is a common complaint from nurses in the field, but what’s less prevalent are tried-and-true solutions to solving this issue. One nurse, in a social media post last week, went so far as to call the problem a Rubik’s Cube. Read More
May 24, 2016
allnurses.com, the largest online community and peer-to peer networking site for nurses and nursing students, celebrated National Nurses Week with an unprecedented seven days of giveaways. For twenty years, allnurses.com has been the collective voice of the nursing community, supporting the profession by... Read More
May 10, 2016
It’s that time of the year again, when the entire health care profession rallies together to celebrate some of its most vital members — nurses, of course. Read More
May 6, 2016
allnurses.com, the largest online community and peer-to peer networking site for nurses and nursing students, is celebrating National Nurses Week with an unprecedented seven days of giveaways. For twenty years, allnurses.com has been the collective voice of the nursing community, supporting the profession by providing a place where nurses can network share and learn from each other... Read More
April 12, 2016
If you’re just in the initial stages of nailing down your next nurse position, the American Hospital Association has you covered. The AHA’s Career Center recently released a handy new guide... Read More
April 5, 2016
Malpractice is a huge concern for hospitals, with such payouts amounting to about $3.9 billion in the U.S. in 2014... Read More
March 21, 2016
Nurses just scored a couple of key victories in their long-running battle over independence and scope of practice... Read More
July 24, 2015
preweb.com - allnurses.com, the preeminent source of nursing news, information, and discussion among nurses and nursing students, is pleased to announce the relaunch of its jobs website, jobs.allnurses.com. The updated site is designed to provide users with a more user-friendly experience and allow employers and recruiters to better reach job seekers with new enhancements, lower prices and well-defined options to market careers to users. Read More
October 31, 2014
Judge rejects Maine's attempt to restrict movements of nurse who defied Ebola quarantine
StarTribune - A Maine judge gave nurse Kaci Hickox the OK to go wherever she pleases, handing state officials a defeat Friday in the nation's biggest court case yet over how to balance personal liberty, public safety and fear of Ebola. Read More
October 23, 2014
Nurses Face Obstacles on Front Lines Against Ebola
USA TODAY - In the fight against Ebola, nurses are on the front lines, risking their own health to care for others. Now they want hospitals to have their backs. Read More
October 16, 2014
American nurses lack the most important protection from Ebola: training
QUARTZ - As people around the world try to assess the danger of Ebola, it's particularly disconcerting to hear that health workers who one might presume are knowledgeable enough to protect themselves from... Read More
October 15, 2014
Survey: Nurses fear they aren't prepared to handle Ebola outbreak
PHOENIX BUSINESS JOUNAL - With the second U.S. case of Ebola, Phoenix hospitals are stepping up protocol efforts, as nurses nationwide fear they are not prepared to deal with afflicted patients. Brian Short, RN owner ofallnurses.com said... Read More
California asks feds for screeners at airports as hospitals prepare for Ebola
Daily Democrat News - With news that a second Dallas nurse has tested positive for Ebola, California health officials urged the federal government Wednesday to add screeners at major airports across the Golden State... Read More
Ebola and Hospitals: How Great is the Threat?
MEDPAGE TODAY - Many healthcare workers, especially nurses, have expressed concern about their safety when treating Ebola patients. Brian Short, RN, president and founder of allnurses.com, said his organization surveyed 3,000 nurses and 74% said... Read More
October 14, 2014
When Ebola Enters the Workplace
WALL STREET JOURNAL - Issues around communication, training and pay are cropping up as leaders try to quell fears while making sure they will be adequately staffed if infected patients come to their facilities. Be sure to watch the video which... Read More
Nurses Say They Are Unprepared to Take on Ebola: Polls
NY DAILY NEWS - A survey of more than 3,000 nurses by allnurses.com, a networking site for nurses and nursing students, found that 74% of participants don't feel ready to take on an Ebola outbreak or even a patient. And 73% said their hospital hasn't... Read More
Majority of Nurses, Front Line Health Workers Don't Feel Ready for Ebola
MEDCITY News - Responding almost immediately to the news of the Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola, nurses across the country are adding to the growing chorus of concern over how hospitals and front-line healthcare workers deal with... Read More
October 10, 2014
Healthcare Workers and Ebola - How Safe Are You?
about careers - The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the federal government continue to reassure the general public and healthcare workers that they have nothing to fear regarding the spread of Ebola. Read More
August 26, 2014
New Survey Says Nurses Are Bullish On The Industry Outlook And Encourage People To Enter The Field
PR Newswire - A survey from allnurses.com, the largest online networking and support site for nurses, reveals that the majority of nurses (74 percent) think the job outlook for the nursing industry is positive. Read More
July 31, 2014
5 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Own Business
Inc. - You have what you think is a great idea for a new business. But being an entrepreneur isn't without hazards. Before quitting your job, it's important to take a hard look at your circumstances. Read More
July 16, 2014
allnurses.com Debuts Nursing Jobs and Career Resource Center
internet RETAILER - allnurses.com, the largest peer-to-peer online networking and support site for nursing, has launched its new Career Resource Center, allnurses Jobs. Read More
May 27, 2014
My Job: Brian Short, founder, AllNurses.com
StarTribune - When Brian Short got his first computer in 1994, he was still a nursing student. "The Internet was fascinating," he recalled — but in those years before powerful search engines, it was hard to find information online... Read More
May 26, 2014
Evaluate online communities for their usefulness
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL - Sit back for a moment and visualize the sentences filled with information passing each other like airplanes in front of your eyes. They're unstoppable. You may not have time to evaluate them before... Read More
May 8, 2014
It's National Nurses Week! Poll: Who's the Best TV Nurse?
Parade - It's National Nurses Week! That means it's time to thank and appreciate these vital caregivers. In honor of the occasion, we're celebrating the best fictional nurses... Read More
May 6, 2014
allnurses.com Launches #ThankANurse Campaign to Celebrate National Nurse Appreciation Week
PRWeb - The largest peer-to-peer online networking site for nurses and nursing students announces the launch of its "Thank a Nurse" initiative... Read More
July 23, 2013
For nursing jobs, new grads need not apply
CNN Money - Since the recession, health care has been the single biggest sector for job growth, but that doesn't mean it's easy to get hired... Read More