Career

As nursing school graduation approaches, an important next step is securing a job as an RN. This is a very exciting time and could lead to meeting new people and…

It’s fairly common knowledge that no one is perfect, so it’s a good idea to realize now that you won’t always perform your nurse duties perfectly. Even if you graduated…

If you’re looking for a great career path, look no further! Nursing is one of the best jobs you can have, so if you’ve decided on getting into the field,…

In nursing school, leadership and management topics are briefly touched on but generally not taught in-depth. As a nurse you will be expected to show leadership as you work with…

Searching for any job in this economic climate is difficult enough, but somehow it feels like we nurses are getting the worst of it. Truly, job-hunting is almost a full-time…

If you’re just starting out as a nurse, it’s never to early to look for a mentor. Finding a great mentor that will work for you and your needs can…

Healthcare is notoriously demanding in terms of time and energy. As a nurse, you are probably painfully aware of how few hours there are in a day to complete all…

Most nurses enter the field because they love helping people. Unfortunately, working in a large hospital or clinic doesn’t always offer much more than that. As an employed nurse, you…

As a nurse, you are used to the chaos of the career. Unpredictable schedules and long hours (and sometimes even night shifts!) can be difficult to manage long-term, though. And…

As a nurse, you know that it is impossible to do everything by yourself. The daily demands of nursing are simply too much for a lone wolf to accomplish. A…

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,…

If you’ve ever considered branching out your nursing knowledge to other realms of the profession, becoming an informatics specialist might be the right position for you. If you have a…

There is currently an extreme nursing shortage happening not just in the US but all over the world. With so few nurses, healthcare is suffering, and thousands of people aren’t…

Now that you’ve survived nursing school and have gotten your certification to become a nursing assistant, it’s time to look for that dream job! Getting your resume and applications is…

It is the goal of every person, and certainly every nurse, to gain the respect of the people around them. Respect is a signifier that you are doing your job…

As a nurse, your primary goal is most likely helping people and ensuring that they get and stay healthy. Nurses are an indispensable ingredient in the world of healthcare, and…

Having made it through the agony of nursing school and passed your exams, you are a certified nurse, ready to work! Congratulations! You may be wondering now how to go…

The Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, made some major waves when it was introduced in 2010. A new answer to the continual issue of healthcare in America,…

When I first began a nursing job right after graduating from nursing school, I was ecstatic to finally have a career. I was excited to finally hold the title of…

Entering the field of healthcare is a big decision. The process can be challenging and so is the work. However, it can also be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Becoming a…

Whether you are choosing a specialty as you enter the profession as a brand-new nurse or you’re looking for a bit of a change from your regular nursing specialty, becoming…

Choosing a specialty as a nurse can be a daunting task. You want to find something that you’re passionate about, something that will give you a sense of fulfillment, but…

Are you the type of nurse that thrives in chaos and loves the adrenaline rush that comes with crisis situations? If so, becoming an emergency room nurse might just be…

With neo-natal nursing and midwifery being a couple of the most popular nursing specialties, it’s clear that most nurses enjoy the more nurturing and life-affirming aspects of the profession. But…

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…

There comes a time in every nurse’s life when they realize it’s time for a raise. Maybe you’ve been working at the same location for a long time, or maybe…

Creating an amazing resume is daunting in the best of times for any profession, but there’s just something about creating a great nursing resume that seems particularly challenging. However, it…

There is a common trope that we hear in nursing that it is a calling and not a career. While many in the profession would agree with this, that’s not…

When you entered nursing school, you most likely had visions of that perfect job dancing through your mind. Perhaps you envisioned working in a large hospital, working your way up…

When becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), you must apply for an RN license in the state you wish to work in. Having an RN license in one state does not…

Creating a proper end-of-shift report is a crucial part of ensuring patient safety and a smooth transition from the outgoing shift of nurses to the incoming one. While it’s definitely…

The term “male nurse” is not one that has received much appreciation or recognition; the term is often used in a derogatory way. Unfortunately, many men are looked down on…

When I first started working as a nurse, I was told by one of my supervisors to look into malpractice insurance immediately. I balked at first. Why should I need…

If you are a nurse, you know that there are many facets of the profession that many people don’t think about. The Legal Nurse Consultant is a position that often…