In our education section we offer helpful articles for graduated nurses, as well as all things related to nursing school and advanced education. You will find study tips, online nursing program recommendations and general advice for students.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “nobody’s perfect” before, and when it comes to nursing this is especially true. You’ve probably felt inadequate at some point or another; you might compare yourself to others who are further along in their career than you are. Whatever the case may be, you don’t have to settle for feeling … Read more
A growing problem in health care facilities is the rate at which healthcare-associated infections, also known as HAI, are reported. One of the widest known infections that commonly start within a health care facility is called Clostridium difficile, also known as C. difficile. This article explains how C. difficile is contracted and what hospitals and … Read more
Nurses, along with others in the health profession, often deal with people who are not at their best. They are sick, in pain, tired, or scared. They might be dealing with insurance companies or have no insurance at all. They may be wondering how they are going to make it through all this. Unfortunately, this … Read more
As a nurse, you know the difficulty of balancing genuine care and compassion with a level of professionalism suiting your position. It can be hard to find the right medium between being friendly and welcoming and being professional with patients, especially the ones that you see over and over. In your efforts to quell fears, … Read more
Building relationships with patients is one of the most important yet most difficult tasks as a nurse. We may only see patients for a very short time, and in that time we need to get them to trust us and allow us to offer the right care. If this is something you struggle with, here … Read more
The concept of shared governance is a prevailing topic in the world of nursing. But do you know what it means or why it is so important? If you’re new to the idea, it can be a little challenging to understand. Keep reading to learn more about what it is and what its main goals … Read more
Nursing requires a large variety of skills to be successful in the profession. Perhaps one of the most crucial of those skills is that of communication. Communication can be a complex activity and even more so for nurses.They have to properly communicate with patients, the family of patients, coworkers, and supervisors among others. Mastering the … Read more
In recent years, mobile medical and nursing apps have gained favor from providers and patients alike. The apps are available on a variety of mobile devices and make healthcare more streamlined and easier to understand. With apps to track steps and calories, check heart rates and glucose levels, and monitor chronic health conditions, it’s clear … 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
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