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09Dec

Should I Become a Nurse? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

As the nationwide nursing shortage continues, thousands of people flock to google to search “How do I become a nurse?” Here are 4 important questions to ask before you pursue this amazing career. What Is My ‘Why’? Have you always been the type of person who cares for everyone? Do…

08Nov

Daylight Saving Time – A Few Helpful Tips

Unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii, adjusting to Daylight Saving Time is just a part of life. As we start the holiday season, we are tasked with adapting to longer periods without much needed sunlight. Here are a few tips to help you power through while staying as upbeat…

11Oct

Continuing Education Requirements for Nurses

How Many Continuing Education Credits Do You Need? Registered nurses who are registered with the state need to obtain continuing education credits to renew their license. Or do they? It’s important to understand the continuing education requirements for nurses – but it’s not as straightforward as you might suspect. As…

04Sep

How to Be an Efficient Nurse – Time Management in Nursing

Work Smarter with the NURSE Prioritization Strategy Nurses are busy people. We work in chaotic environments, where anything can happen. We get pulled and pushed from one ward to another, dealing with what seems like an endless string of emergencies. If you want to understand the stress of multi-tasking, spend…

23Aug

What Is Long-Term Care Nursing?

All You Need To Know Are you considering a career in long-term care nursing? There are many reasons you should. As the population ages, the demand for long-term care is increasing. The job outlook for all registered nurses is faster than the average, at 7% from 2019 to 2029, according…

16Aug

What to Look for in an Agency Nurse

Can You Afford to Miss Any of These Soft Skills? When you need an agency nurse, it’s crucial to hire the best. Who fits the bill of a good, quality agency nurse, and will help to maintain your solid reputation? In Chapter 25 of the ‘Patient Safety and Quality: An…

17Jul

What Is Med-Surg Nursing – and How Can You Break In?

What You Need to Know for Your Next Career Move Med-Surg nursing (Medical-Surgical nursing) is the largest nursing specialty in the United States. According to the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) almost a quarter of all the nation’s RNs practice in Med-Surg nursing. This means there are plenty of job…

09Jul

7 Ways for Hospitals to Slash Their Nurse Staffing Bills and Maintain Excellence

How to Balance the Challenges and Achieve an Attractive Balance Sheet As a healthcare provider, you know that the quality of nurse staffing is imperative to keep patient care quality high. But you also need to keep costs at a justifiable and safe level. Getting the balance right is a…

21Jun

What Is the Best Stethoscope for a Nurse?

Helping You Make the Best Investment In Your Career Do you need help choosing the best stethoscope for a nurse? Contrary to popular belief, it is not only physicians that use stethoscopes. As a nurse, you also require a stethoscope for the work you do. With it, you can listen…

02Jun

What Is Emergency Room Nursing?

Excitement, Stress, and Enormous Reward – Is a Career as an ER Nurse for You? Are you an aspiring nurse, student nurse, or registered nurse, considering a career in emergency room nursing? Demand is high for ER nurses, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a higher-than-average job growth rate…

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