Education

As a nursing student gaining on the end of your schooling, you’re probably considering taking the NCLEX exam. After all, this is what you’ve been preparing for all this time,…

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…

If your dream is to become a nurse, then you are joining the ranks of thousands of qualified individuals who desire the same thing: to help people in a meaningful…

It is a commonly known fact that non-verbal body language is an important piece of communication. In fact, up to 55% of communication consists of how people move and their…

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…

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 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 –…

With a nursing shortage on the rise in the past few years, working nurses are really feeling the strain. And as the US population ages, the need for nurses is…

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…

If you’re new to the nursing world, you should know that there are so many nursing organizations out there for you to join. These organizations provide a sense of community,…

The idea of a male caregiver has been a strange concept for as long as humans have been around. After all, men are the hunters, the providers, and women are…

Geriatric nurses are often looked down upon in the field, but let it be known that geriatric care is a necessity as we see our population living to higher ages…

Geriatric nursing is a very special calling that requires a lot from its workers. With such a unique population at its focus, elder healthcare often provides challenging situations that can…

Taking care of patients is, of course, a nurse’s main duty. But what happens when that patient is ready to go back home? Discharge planning is critical for preparing the…

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…

We’ve been hearing for decades that jobs will soon be replaced by robots. Factories have already experienced a decline in human employment in favor of robotics, and they aren’t the…

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…

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…

When thinking about nurses, most picture nurturing, bustling middle-aged women in a white uniform constantly carrying around fresh sheets or fluffy pillows. Nurses are often thought of “assistants” or “helpers”…

One might think a nurse is automatically certified to treat all manner of diseases and illnesses. However, the modern Advanced Practice Nurse must be specially trained and certified in the…

In recent years, the nursing profession has seen a sharp decline in new members. Indeed, a nursing shortage is happening all around the globe as fewer and fewer people enter…

Working with dementia patients or those with Alzheimer’s Disease can be a challenge, especially if it’s a new population for a nurse. The care required is extensive, challenging, and nearly…

The chaos that is hospital care can sometimes cause undue stress for patients, nurses, and doctors alike. Office managers and care coordinators do a lot to alleviate some of the…

A charge nurse is, essentially, in charge. He or she has the responsibility of managing or supervising an individual department within a facility. They often arrange schedules, direct admission and…

In healthcare, there is a wide variety of types of caregivers. The range of certification and licensure varies extensively, as do the duties they incur. With so many different professions…

One of the most infamous exams in the world of nursing is the RN licensure exam. We won’t mince words – it can be pretty rough. However, there’s also nothing…

You may have come into contact with bullies in your life, and these same bullies could be nurses if they choose that profession. There are clear distinctions that determine whether…

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…

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…

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…

As the world progresses, it’s clear that technology is becoming an undeniable part of our life in every way. While this can seem frustrating at times, especially as we see…