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 the right specialty for you. Whether you are a newly graduated nurse or a veteran nurse, the emergency room offers a wealth of excitement, learning … Read more
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 Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, is a great introduction to the world of nursing in healthcare. Keep reading for a thorough guide on how to … Read more
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 for choosing a profession that is majority female. However, it is becoming clear that while there are now more men in nursing than there were … Read more
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 new health care facilities. Ideally, you are confident in the nursing knowledge and skills you have learned in school, but acing a job interview is … Read more
There has been a growing trend for nursing programs to offer online courses in lieu of, or combined with, in-person (face-to-face) classes. This trend exponentially increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to in-person classes not being allowed. Even before the pandemic, adult learners or students who also work full-time encountered struggles attending classes in-person due … Read more
Maintaining good health and proper nutrition is difficult even in the best of times. Making sure you get all the right nutrients, consume the correct number of calories, enough exercise, and enough sleep can seem like an impossible task. For a nurse, it can be even more daunting. Irregular work schedules and unpredictable work days … Read more
Our appearance sends messages about ourselves to others, whether we want it to or not. People pay attention to hair, piercings, makeup, tattoos, cleanliness, and clothing styles of others. As caregivers, you should want to make sure that all of these aspects of your appearance are positively influencing what other perceive about us while still … Read more
If you’ve made the decision to go to nursing school – congratulations! Healthcare needs qualified and dedicated providers, and nursing is an excellent profession. Nursing school can seem daunting both at the beginning and all throughout. Ask any nurse and they’ll tell you that nursing school held some of the most challenging times of their … Read more
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 make one eligible to work as an RN in another. Each state may have different requirements that must be fulfilled for licensure. However, the Nurse … Read more
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 a team of health care providers collaborating for patient care. For some, leadership skills come naturally, and for others, they are harder sought. Regardless, everyone’s … Read more