For many nurses who work long hours and start out at the low end of the totem pole, it’s a dream to work for some of the magnet status hospitals alongside top doctors and physicians. Nursing students often don’t realize that there are easier ways than slugging it out for years in a hospital. You…
Social media is wonderful and externally useful, but like anything, it comes with a need for etiquette and good old common sense!! Users have to accept responsibility for anything they post and set privacy settings to maintain social professionalism. Be discreet and aware of all of your connections. Understand that law enforcement can access your…
We have all experienced long days spent standing, walking, reaching, rushing, pushing, and doing countless other things that keep us on our feet. It’s not uncommon to experience significant, if not excruciating, pain at the end of these long days – especially if we have multiple days in a row without much opportunity for a…
One of the things I find most annoying as I listen to, or overhear, nurses discussing a patient who is “profoundly hard of hearing” and the fact that they find it almost impossible to communicate with the patient. From the other side of the scenario, I have had too many experiences with family members who are moderately…
Just as the seasonal changes mark changes in weather, flu season brings about changes in health and wellness. The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that between 10 and 20 percent of people in the United States get sick with the flu annually. While many cases clear up on their own within several days, complications…
I have always said and will repeat it again: nursing is one of the most rewarding careers, but it is also one of the most challenging; both physically and emotionally. Therefore it is essential for nurses as the premiere level of caregivers to set the bar high to take care of you! Nurses are the worst at…
Nursing is and always will be challenging. Nurses hold people’s lives in their hands and to continue to be great nurses, we must always strive to improve the quality of care we provide. That isn’t easy if we don’t have proper feedback, and the information necessary to help us improve. Feedback is essential to helping…
he high cost of health care has to be managed. This requires patients to learn about their own health conditions, and how to manage them appropriately so as to avoid setbacks and complications. Patients must take responsibility for their health status and practice wellness. In order to do this, patients have to be well educated…
The most practical approach to adopt when you have decided to become a nurse is to become a CNA or a Certified Nursing Assistant as a first step. From there you may decide you love being a CNA, or decide to follow your plan to become a practical or registered nurse. To become a CNA,…
f you love to travel and are looking for the perfect job to help you pursue your passion for adventure, you might want to consider a career in nursing. Nursing is a great way to earn good pay, enjoy ample time off, and build a career that fosters your passion for travel. Consider the following…