The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

. – Zandashe L’Orelia Brown This powerful quote captures the weariness of those who have spent too long shouldering burdens without reprieve, and it resonates deeply with the role of a school nurse. Beneath the facade of strength lies an undeniable truth: we, too, need ease, support, and softness.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Today, awards like the Mary Eliza Mahoney Award honor those who champion diversity and inclusion in nursing.

Military

Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By now, I am sure you have heard about the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United, that occurred in Mid-town Manhattan on 12/4/24. Hopefully, we will gain more insight into this heinous crime as time passes. The killer has been caught, and the police investigation is ongoing. Why is workplace violence exceptionally high now?

Nurse Case Manager

Equality 4 Black Nurses

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

At Equality 4 Black Nurses, we've seen firsthand how these interactions play out and the unintended consequences they can have on our members. However, we have heard that several members have shared health challenges with white staff, hoping for empathy or understanding.

Mental Health

The Gypsy Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Truth About Healthcare Job Sites: The Allure of Job Sites Before we explore the disadvantages of using these platforms, there are certainly some perceived and even realized benefits. Travelers must be cautious about where they submit their information and how it is handled by these sites.

Travel Nursing

Equality 4 Black Nurses

OCTOBER 29, 2024

What we need instead is equity: a reimagining of healthcare practices that truly levels the playing field supports Black professionals, and actively dismantles racial bias at every level. The harsh reality? Equality initiatives are primarily useless and redundant, no matter how many workshops or posters they entail.

Self-Care

The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In contrast, Fred Rogers’ message of 143 offers a hopeful counterbalance to the negativity we often encounter. Bringing 143 into Our School Community As school nurses, we have a unique opportunity to integrate the spirit of 143 into our daily interactions with students and school communities.

Mental Health

Post University

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Aspiring nurses who are interested in building the core competencies required to achieve their desired career outcomes often find themselves wondering which nursing degree programs to pursue. According to WebMD aregistered nurseis a healthcare provider who delivers personalized, attentive care to patients in a variety of clinical settings.

Nurse Practitioner

Post University

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In this article, we will explore what nursing informatics is, the roles and responsibilities of a nursing informatics professional, and the job outlook for this unique nursing career. Nursing and computer science may seem like two fields that are unlikely to intersect with one another very often. What is Nursing Informatics? .”

Nursing Informatics

Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

Military

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Travelers who take assignments during the holidays often help cover shifts for permanent staff, allowing them to spend time with their families. Between the holiday “skeleton crew” and new admissions from the ED, we all had our hands full. Together, we stood in silence for a few moments.

Travel Nursing

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us off balance, personally or professionally, and life can feel a little less safe when we lose that sense of security. Does your stomach churn just thinking about it? Safety, staffing, etc.

Professional Development

Healthy Workforce Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As healthcare professionals, we understand the value of caring for others, but we often overlook the power of kindness and gratitude in the workplace for transforming our work environment. Leaders who foster these values can create a culture that uplifts everyone and strengthens the entire organization.

Business

Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In many instances, attempts to discuss racism devolve into arguments about political ideology, proper terminology, and personal experiences rather than focusing on actionable plans for better outcomes. Nursing schools are the gateway to the profession.

Nurse Educator

Minority Nurse

APRIL 9, 2025

This April, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month , we celebrate the incredible contributions of autistic nurses who bring compassion, dedication, and unique perspectives to the world of healthcare. With greater awareness comes greater acceptance, and more autistic adults are finding strength and clarity in understanding who they are.

Nurse Practitioner

Empowered Nurses

APRIL 10, 2025

As nurses, we carry a unique kind of weight physical, emotional, spiritual. First: Let Yourself Feel It This job demands so much strength that we sometimes forget were human. First: Let Yourself Feel It This job demands so much strength that we sometimes forget were human. That supervisor who gave you grief? Youre human.

Licensing

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Minority Veterans (all races/ethnicities excluding non-Hispanic white Veterans) currently make up about 25% of the total Veteran population but will make up just over 35% by 2040. To reach and best treat minority Veterans, we must embrace their complex struggles and meet them where they are. Why is this important?

Mental Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 21, 2025

As it stands now, the national RN turnover rate sits at about 16.4%. What does that number mean though and what should CNOs do about it? When we as leaders create an environment that meets them where they are, they want a high degree of flexibility where they are in control of their work," Doucette said.

Leadership

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Adjustments to insulin dosages, meal timing, and physical activity become more precise. Enhanced Patient Engagement Patients who understand their CGM data are more likely to take an active role in their diabetes management. However, to maximize its benefits, healthcare providers must be well-versed in the technology.

Education

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s Never Fun to be a Patient No one expects the experience of being a patient to be fun, but we have the right to hope that it’s as positive as possible; unfortunately, for many recipients of care, it’s frequently the opposite. We wait to see the provider. We’re stalled in the emergency room waiting area.

Patient Experience

American Nurse

JULY 29, 2025

This article isn’t about ignoring stress or pretending the ICU is anything less than demanding. It’s about redefining resilience—finding small moments of clarity, embracing leadership with mindfulness, and fostering a sense of calm that strengthens both yourself and the people who rely on you.

Leadership

Minority Nurse

MAY 8, 2025

And its not just the patients who feel Toneys impactits everyone around her. If you ask Toney about her most powerful nursing moment, shell take you back to the height of the pandemica time when technology couldnt fix everything, but teamwork could. Together, we created a more structured learning plan that suited her style.

Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2022, about one in six registered nurses (RN) were immigrants, and 32% of hospitals accounting for nearly half of all hospital beds say they hired foreign-educated RNs, according to KFF. Also, if they’re coming here, maybe they didn’t have some education that we offer here.” Why international recruiting?

Licensing

Nurses Advocates

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we begin 2025, we have a blank slate. The new year gives us time to examine our lives, to see where we are, where we want to go, and how we will get there. I took time over the holidays to think about what I would write about in 2025. I hope you and your family had a happy holiday season.

Health Insurance

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Today, let’s celebrate the trailblazing Black nursing leaders who are shaping the future of nursing and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Profiles of Today’s Black Nursing Leaders Let’s meet some inspiring Black nursing leaders who are making waves in the profession. Dr. Ernest J. Dr. Sheldon D.

Leadership

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this blog, we will explore how healthcare providers can conduct effective compliance audits, ensuring both thoroughness and efficiency. Why Compliance Audits Matter in Healthcare A compliance audit is a critical process that reviews an organization’s adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

HIPAA

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

“If we can safely lower the C-section rate, we are improving outcomes for childbearing people and their families,” added Lyndon, the study’s lead author. The researchers surveyed 2,786 nurses from 193 hospitals across 23 states about staffing on their maternity units.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The South Florida health system invested about $1.7 The primary responsibility of virtual patient observers is to keep an eye on inpatients who are at risk of falls. Ultimately, we not only want to improve patient experience but also improve quality and safety for our patients," he says. This also extends to virtual nursing.

Care coordination

Equality 4 Black Nurses

JANUARY 18, 2025

One day, a critical situation arose with a Black pregnant mum who was showing signs of sepsis. However, a white colleague (Dave), who was covertly watching Olutunji, reported him to management for deviating from standard protocol. Those who perpetuate racial hatred disguised as safeguarding must also be held to account.

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

JUNE 2, 2025

Palomeque was in a crowded room with clinicians performing CPR on a patient who had just coded. Nurses are real people who feel a calling to help others. At Memorial Hermann, we are not just talking about prioritizing workplace safetywe’re taking action. But that day was different.

Licensing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 1, 2025

How you communicate with yourself has a significant impact on how you feel about yourself and others. If you are engaging in negative self-talkberating yourself about a bad grade or telling yourself you wont succeedits time to learn how to retrain your brain. There are ways we can reset our thinking to include more positive thoughts.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2025

Taking CPR to the Next Level in the PICU The CPR coach is at the heart of this innovation: a trained team member who provides real-time, verbal feedback on chest compression quality during cardiac arrest events. “We took it one step further by studying their impact during real compression events.

Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

JANUARY 20, 2025

As nurses, it’s essential to have a solid grounding in the science of obesity and to advocate for our patients who are struggling with the condition and pursuing effective treatment. Our genes are like the engine and basic design of a car, and our lifestyle is like how we drive, maintain, and operate that car.

APRN

Diversity Nursing

JUNE 17, 2025

We see rainbow flags adorning hospitals, clinics, and communities, and it's a wonderful display of solidarity. It's about ensuring every patient who walks through our doors feels seen, heard, and valued, not just during Pride, but every single day of the year. and "What pronouns do you use?" They shouldn't be.

Best Practices

Minority Nurse

JUNE 9, 2025

We understand the delicate balance many families maintain, with some of us navigating the same waters. Unfortunately, the latest news regarding potential tariffs on internationally imported goods such as medical supplies could mean just that – a squeeze on already tight budgets right where we least expect it: the drugstore aisle.

Home Healthcare

The Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 20, 2025

I was struggling this morning friends, feeling so depleted and concerned about what is about to happen today, January 20, 2025, as the new administration takes hold with unparalleled power. My district’s response is clear: We will not allow fear to penetrate our school walls.

Education

Daily Nurse

JANUARY 22, 2025

This is what nursing is all about!” “I’m blessed to work with amazing nurses who always support and help me during stroke care.” We encourage you to nominate a nurse who has impacted your life as the next Nurse of the Week, and well feature them online and in our weekly newsletter.

Communication