When it comes to choosing a specialty as a new nursing grad, the process can be difficult and confusing. Like most new grads, you probably have a good grasp on the medical knowledge of diseases, treatments, techniques, and technology, but that doesn’t make the choice any easier. In actuality, deciding which specific field to enter … Read more
After graduating from nursing school, you probably spent hours upon hours searching for the perfect job. You most likely attended several interviews and toured a lot of facilities. And finally, you found a position and were hired – congratulations! But how do you know if the job you’ve found is a good one or just … Read more
Working in a hospital is a high-pressure environment. There is chaos, confusion, patient demands, family problems, and tension amongst coworkers. There’s simply no getting around the stress that nursing brings to our daily lives. One negative trend that thrives on this tension is that of lateral violence. Lateral violence is the hostile or aggressive behavior … Read more
Scrubs: the epitome of high fashion, right? Um, not so much. As a nurse, you probably struggle with how to feel confident about the way you look at work when your uniform is not the most flattering set of clothing to be seen. But have no fear – looking good at work, even in scrubs, … Read more
When I entered nursing school, I was much older than my classmates. I began school as I approached my 40th birthday, struck by a sudden desire to put my natural knack for nurturing to good use. As my only child had just entered college, I found myself, a stay at home mom with no one … Read more
The profession of nursing, like most other professions, includes two distinct facets, like the sides of a coin. On one hand, you have the pure science of the job – the dirty work, the knowledge, the mechanics and logistics. On the other hand, you have the art – the beauty of taking care of others … Read more
Going to nursing school is a great option that will lead to an amazing career in the world of healthcare. Going back to nursing school presents a variety of challenges for those students who have been away for a while. Whether you are getting back after a regularly scheduled semester break, or if you are … Read more
As a licensed nurse, you may be confident in your abilities. However, it is more likely that the longer you work in nursing, the more you come to realize that there is a lot that you don’t know. If this sounds like you, it might be time to look into continuing your nursing education. If … Read more
While the 12-hour shift has become the norm for nurses, some hospitals and institutions provide nurses with an 8-hour shift as well. There are differences between each shift, and nurses can choose which shift they want based on the variety of employers and what they offer. The main difference between an 8 and 12-hour nursing … Read more
Obesity is a growing health problem in the US. As a nurse, you have probably seen to quite a few obese patients or others who are struggling with their weight. However, as a nurse, you probably also work with other nurses who are overweight. Indeed, obesity is becoming more common in the nursing profession. As … Read more