nlkimmel MSN, PhD, RN

What is Paget's disease of bone? "Paget's disease of bone is a chronic bone disorder. Normally, there is a process in which your bones break down and then regrow. In Paget's disease, this process is abnormal." - medlineplus.gov Where does bo...

The Concern: Non-licensed Health Care Workers The number of non-licensed health care workers performing clinical skills only performed by licensed medical professionals is continually widening due to shortages in the medical workforce. Hospitals...

Absolutely, I agree.

Hi Mary, Crystal and Friend; thank you for your kind comments and input. I will try to write some more articles:). I keep looking at my stethoscope and hoping that I'll use it again soon. best of health to everyone!

Here in Michigan it is official, public schools are closed for the next month or so. Colleges and Universities are holding classes online. All sporting events have been canceled.

I became of member of Allnurses.com to keep up with the dynamics of the nursing profession and to provide advice for some of the new nurses.

Hi, Thanks for a great question. If I am understanding this question correctly, I would say, regardless who is standing beside you in a code situation, if you are the one doing compressions, you can and must certainly tell whomever is there to call...

Great thought provoking question. I love being a nurse first and foremost. It is very rewarding. However, I can say first hand that my experiences with physicians have not been pleasant. I know that I'm preaching to the choir, but how many times ...