Scrubs

AUGUST 29, 2023

For many of us outside nursing, taking a break in the workday—to grab a bite, go for a walk, or catch up with a coworker—is a practiced habit. Not so for nurses. From The American Nurse Long shifts in nursing are standard practice. Forty-nine percent of nurses working shifts of 8.5 In fact, the numbers went down.

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Every Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Career paths Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 09/30/2023 Popular Posts 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN? You can already imagine your first days in your new nursing position, putting your studies and clinical experience to work at your local hospital.

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CynaMed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At these facilities, a medical technician or med tech is one of the most vital roles in ensuring patients receive the best care possible. A certified med tech is a trained healthcare professional who is responsible for helping patients in care facilities with medications and other tasks. Here are some of their daily responsibilities.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 12, 2023

An RN says she and her colleagues have been performing certain nursing procedures for more than 15 years, but they are now being told these procedures are outside their scope of practice. Yet, the facility hasn’t updated the written policies and procedures to reflect these changes. The question is why?

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I’ve been a nurse practitioner (NP) for over 25 years and was an OR nurse for 21 years before that. My mom was a nurse and my father was a doctor — both were alcoholics. I love nursing! Share your nurse story with your colleagues. The post Big Mike Reminded Me Why I Love Nursing appeared first on Nurse.com Blog.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

An RN said an administrator at an assisted living facility — who isn’t a nurse — wrote an order in a resident’s Medication Administration Record (MAR). The nurse is wondering if this is legal. A nurse or another healthcare provider who administers a medication must sign off on the MAR as having given the medication.

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IntelyCare

JULY 18, 2023

Building a positive workplace culture can do wonders for a long-term care facility’s reputation and ability to attract new hires. On the flip side, a poor culture will make it harder to retain nursing staff and hinder the ability to fill beds. What should a facility focus on to improve culture? Read on to learn more.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

In past blogs, I have discussed the importance of adhering to standards of care and how severe the consequences can be if this isn’t done. I have also stressed how not adhering to the standards of care can result in liability for your facility. Particulars of the Case. Patient’s Husband Files Wrongful Death Case.

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Nurse.com

JULY 11, 2022

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . As a result, the RN was asked to complete an assessment of the entire facility for bed rail use. Protecting the Nurse. The report was denied by the organization.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. Nurses are filling the gap. For nurses, it means a world of opportunity for new roles.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 11, 2022

By now you have heard, read, and experienced various emotions about the jury conviction of former nurse RaDonda Vaught of criminally negligent homicide and impaired adult abuse after mistakenly administering the wrong medication to a patient in the PET scan unit, which resulted in the patient’s death.

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IntelyCare

AUGUST 21, 2023

As long-term care grows more complex, experienced nurses are essential for managing residents’ complex needs and mentoring younger staff. Last year nursing assistants and aides were turning over at a 10% higher rate than nurses, but that’s starting to flip. Don’t have time to watch the full webinar?

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

It may have been a comment you heard long before graduating from nursing school — the one about nurses “eating their young.” It’s a statement that is unfortunately true for some nurses. For a profession seen as the most honest and ethical , it would seem unlikely that nurse bullying could be an issue that many nurses face.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 6, 2023

Two weeks after an LPN worked a night shift, she was informed by the director of nursing that there was a discrepancy with the narcotic medication count. The LPN, who works for an agency, said the facility closed the investigation, apparently without any charges by the facility or by the LPN’s agency. What should the LPN do now?

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IntelyCare

APRIL 13, 2023

We hire our nurses and aides – whom we call IntelyPros – as W2 employees, and we give them and our client facilities a superior level of support. By providing dedicated support to the facilities we partner with, IntelyCare helps to make healthcare communities’ workforce goals a reality. IntelyCare is different.

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The Gypsy Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

Being a travel nurse offers a lot of opportunities and challenges. It allows nurses to explore different locations, meet new people, and enhance their skills. As a travel nurse, choosing your destination plays a crucial role in your work experience, success, and overall happiness.

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Nurse.com

JULY 29, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. Many patients choose nurse practitioners because they bring a comprehensive perspective to health care , which results in excellent outcomes for patients. As of April 2022, 26 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. April Kapu, DNP.

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Post University

MARCH 25, 2024

At a time when hospitals and medical centers are struggling to adequately staff their nursing departments, nursing schools across the United States are regularly turning qualified applicants away due to a lack of dedicated faculty members.

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American Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. population, Tribal nations require local, high-quality specialty care.

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Post University

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals can earn an MBA in Healthcare Administration if they plan to work toward a more senior or advanced role in a healthcare setting. These administrators spend a lot of time collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, medical technicians, doctors, and surgeons.

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Nurse.com

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

When I became an RN 25 years ago, I decided that caring for the elderly was where I would learn not only how to truly be a nurse. I was working as a weekend nurse at a long-term care facility on an intermediate care floor when I learned a new resident had moved in and she would need a little extra TLC. Submit your story today!

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Board Vitals - Nursing

APRIL 11, 2024

Embarking on a career in the nursing field later in life is an inspiring journey that many individuals choose to undertake. In this guide, we will answer the most common questions asked by those starting a nursing career later in life. Do I Really Want to Become a Nurse? Will I Be Able to Find a Nursing Job?

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Post University

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners have seen a rise in demand over the past few years. Working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) could be the right path for you if you’re looking for steady work with plenty of opportunities available. What Is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?

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Digital Doorway

MAY 8, 2023

Nurses are everywhere. The ubiquitous nurse is present in the care of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the dying. Nurses don't shy away from responsibility — they embrace it. Nurses run towards the metaphorical fire. The Ubiquitous Nurse Where would the country be without nurses? They are legion.

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Nurse.com

MARCH 23, 2023

A recent study revealed that nursing professionals feel more insecure about their financial futures today than they did a year ago. A great way to do this is by venturing into the world of per diem nursing — working “by the day” or as needed. How can you determine if switching to per diem nursing is right for you?

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

DECEMBER 28, 2022

With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 right around the corner, we’d like to take a moment to recap the best blogs HospitalRecruiting that were published this year. Here are our top 10 healthcare career resource blogs from 2022. Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner: Explaining the Difference to Patients. Key Takeaways.

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Nurse.com

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

One spring a few years ago, I was working as the charge nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit when I received a random call at work. She had been in and out of psychiatric facilities, including one nearby. Share your nurse story with your colleagues. It was a woman asking for help. She cried, “I want to kill myself.”.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

You may recall that previously I had written about Julie Griffin RN, a cardiovascular ICU nurse (CV ICU) who was working at an HCA Healthcare hospital in Plantation, Florida near Miami. Ms. Griffin claims she was fired from her position as retaliation for making whistleblower complaints about short staffing at the facility.

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Empowered Nurses

APRIL 27, 2023

You may recall that previously I had written about Julie Griffin RN, a cardiovascular ICU nurse (CV ICU) who was working at an HCA Healthcare hospital in Plantation, Florida near Miami. Ms. Griffin claims she was fired from her position as retaliation for making whistleblower complaints about short staffing at the facility.

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American Nurse

APRIL 10, 2023

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) is excited to share 5 years worth of nurse wellness data, program progress, and so much more! When HNHN launched on May 1, 2017, we knew that nurses health was in jeopardy and something had to be done. However, we didnt know how many nurses and organizations would join us in driving change.

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Post University

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Infection Control Nurses Have a Responsibility to Educate Patients and Staff Infection control nurses play a critical role in the prevention and management of healthcare-associated infections.

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Celayix

MAY 2, 2024

Shockingly, 60% of those who have experienced violence are bedside nurses. But it’s not surprising for nurses and physicians who have frequently experienced workplace violence. But it’s not surprising for nurses and physicians who have frequently experienced workplace violence. Therefore, how can we solve this issue?

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Midway through the pandemic, nurses began to recognize an unsettling future for our profession. Nurses were burning out, and our healthcare model was breaking. We watched as the first wave of nurses opted to retire early or leave the profession to maintain their sanity. Empty nurse roles are common in all areas of medicine.

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Premier Medical Staffing

AUGUST 27, 2023

Job Information Job Profession: What Recruiters Wish You Knew About Applying for Contract Nursing Jobs Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: Applying for contract nursing jobs can sometimes be a challenge to those who have never been through the process before. Premier recruiter Sarah M.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

JULY 19, 2022

One of the best and, sometimes, most confusing characteristics of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) is the ability to work in many types of jobs. Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) can work in a wide array of areas, which are typically related to short-term, serious incidences of illness. Emergency Medicine.

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Premier Medical Staffing

AUGUST 27, 2023

Applying for contract nursing jobs can sometimes be a challenge to those who have never been through the process before. Working with a recruiter is key to landing your ideal travel nursing assignment, but there are certain things you can do to make their jobs easier. Premier recruiter Sarah M. notes, “the timeline is very quick!

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Registered Nursing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Medical Assistant Medical assistants are healthcare professionals who work alongside physicians and nurses to perform administrative and clinical tasks. Nurse Writer Nurse writers leverage their healthcare expertise to create written content that educates, informs, and advocates for healthcare issues.

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