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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

2 Make Sure All Income is Accounted For Take extra care to ensure all revenue sources are appropriately accounted for. Software & Subscriptions: Monthly fees for EHR systems, telehealth platforms, or continuing education memberships should be recorded. Keep track of everything; even small purchases add up over time.

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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Clinical and Medical Records No surprise here Every practice must keep all records related to patient care, including progress notes, treatment plans, lab results, imaging, and prescriptions. Well also touch on strategies for managing records efficiently and securely. Types of Records Your Practice Must Keep 1.

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LGBTQ+ Nurses and the Evolving Field of Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

It was exhausting, constantly self-editing and worrying if disclosing my partner would change how my colleagues or patients perceived me, or even worse, how it might impact my career progression." The fear of discrimination often led to self-censorship, impacting their ability to bring their whole selves to work.

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Navigating Nurse Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

The Gypsy Nurse

Understanding the signs of nurse burnout, along with effective strategies for prevention and recovery, is crucial for nurses to maintain their well-being and continue providing quality care. Nurses may question their competence and experience a decline in self-esteem. Adventure awaits.

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The Well-Fed Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

During this period, you learn and master hard skills (phlebotomy, procedures, wound care , transfusions, etc.) and soft skills (communication, emotional intelligence, patient education, etc.) While the term “ self-care ” has been terribly overused in recent years, you need to care for yourself.

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A Day in the Life of an OB Nurse: Navigating Miracles and Challenges

Every Nurse

Summary : An OB nurse’s day is a complex balance of preparation, patient care, and constant assessment, with each shift bringing its own mix of joy and challenge. The Early Shift: Preparation and Patient Care My day begins well before my official shift starts. Education forms a significant part of postpartum care.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

It draws on advanced research and respected frameworks, such as nursing models of care. The influence of evidence-based care in nursing education cannot be overstated. In one noteworthy study , patients who received care primarily from nurses trained at the BSN level were less likely to be readmitted.