If you are a current nursing student or recent graduate, finding good volunteer programs is a good idea to start working on. Volunteering can offer you amazing hands-on experience and help you get familiar with the world of healthcare as a profession. We’ve rounded up a few of the best nursing volunteer opportunities that will … Read more
The nursing field is constantly changing, and with changes in the field of nursing come changes in nursing education. Understanding the changes and trends that can affect the field of nursing allows a potential or aspiring nurse to know about the shifts and changes that may occur in their education. Here are five crucial emerging … Read more
As technology advances under our very noses, it can be a challenge to keep up. However, as a healthcare professional, it is your duty to make sure you are keeping up with the times and utilizing science and technology to advance the field and help your patients. By now, you’ve probably noticed that there are … Read more
Currently, there is a massive demand for nurses in the US. As such, it has become quite common to recruit foreign-trained nurses from their home (or other) country to come to the United States and offer their services. To accomplish this, there are several recruiting agencies that specialize in enlisting nurses from abroad. Getting Licensed … Read more
Nursing is a profession that requires a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and personal dedication. However, nurses that exhibit these wonderful qualities rarely receive recognition for their efforts. To make sure that outstanding nurses receive the thanks they deserve, the DAISY Foundation has created an award for those deserving nurses. What is the DAISY Foundation? … Read more
When you become a licensed nurse, you will be given that certification in the state where you live. Each state may have different requirements that you must fulfill for licensure. However, what if you move to a new state and wish to work as a nurse there? In that case, you’ll need to understand the … Read more
Nursing school is experiencing higher demand than ever before. Hundreds of thousands of candidates apply for some sort of nursing education each year in an effort to become qualified and certified nurses. However, each year, over 65,000 applicants are turned away from entering good programs. This isn’t because they aren’t qualified but rather because there … Read more
Our current population of elderly people were clearly not always elderly. Like all of us, they had a childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. And, also like all of us, they liked having fun. Social dancing was once the best way for young people to go out, have fun, and meet new people. It may seem … Read more
Want to get on your boss’s good side? Well, it’s easier than you might think. While the steps below may require a bit of work and practice, it’ll all be worth it in the end! 1. Have a sense of humor. First of all, you should have a good sense of humor that makes those … Read more
As advancements in technology come faster and faster, it is clear that we are entering the age of Big Data. There are software programs, apps, and even legislations that are all pushing for the digitizing of medical records and patient information. This is marketed as helpful for both patients and providers, and it’s true that … Read more