Daily Nurse

JUNE 5, 2025

The revamped self-care provision in the 2025 American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is one of many measures addressing burnout among our nurse workforce. With AI-driven clinical decision support, nurses reduce their cognitive load in high-pressure settings while maintaining favorable patient safety and care standards.

Work-Life Balance

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When you graduated from nursing school, your attention was focused on passing the NCLEX, getting licensed, and landing your first job. During this period, you learn and master hard skills (phlebotomy, procedures, wound care , transfusions, etc.) and soft skills (communication, emotional intelligence, patient education, etc.)

Resume

Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Summary : A DUI conviction can have severe professional and personal consequences for nurses, including license sanctions, career jeopardy, legal penalties, and long-term personal impact. Driver’s License Suspension : Loss of driving privileges can complicate both personal life and the ability to commute to work.

Licensing

Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 16, 2025

If patient safety, teamwork, and ethical care are central to your identity, working in an environment that disregards these values can be deeply disheartening. You feel like your license may be at risk. My favorite saying is you can always find another job but you cannot get another license.

Outpatient Clinic

American Nurse

JUNE 16, 2025

In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the evolving needs of the population. As noted by Fernandez et al. As noted by Fernandez et al.

Leadership

Registered Nursing

MAY 1, 2025

Private duty nursing is a growing and in-demand field offering a highly personalized approach to patient care. A private duty nurse is a licensed nurse (either RN or LPN/LVN ) who provides one-on-one care to a single patient, usually in their home. What Is a Private Duty Nurse?

LPN

Post University

MARCH 13, 2025

It draws on advanced research and respected frameworks, such as nursing models of care. Some pursue a BSN before taking the NCLEX and getting licensed. The influence of evidence-based care in nursing education cannot be overstated. There is no ‘right’ approach for every RN as this decision is highly individual.

Resume

Daily Nurse

JUNE 24, 2025

After all, you’ve already mastered patient care as a registered nurse—but now you’re stepping into a completely different role with new responsibilities, higher expectations, and the critical phase of applying classroom theory to real-world practice. This cognitive practice builds neural pathways that support actual performance.

Preceptors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. Merriam-Webster defines geriatrics as a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people.

Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Review

MAY 5, 2025

According to a study from the United States , women experience weight stigma in maternity care at almost every visit. It occurs in other areas of health care and in society at large. But our research is focused on weight stigma in maternity care, which can cause significant harm for larger-bodied women and their babies.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 16, 2025

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance. 1 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.

Job Outlook

Post University

APRIL 4, 2025

That was a perfect introduction to caring for patients and human interaction, and it was a short time commitment to get started, she says. The Seattle area had high demand for certified nursing assistants (CNA), so Kayla had no trouble finding a job in long-term care and rehabilitation. Why case management?

Long Term Care

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

The Fundamentals of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medicine Training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills to support patients in safely managing their medications. It emphasizes careful, methodical practices to protect patients. This knowledge improves safety and medication management.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Although occupational therapists (OTs) typically work with people with chronic physical and cognitive conditions, they also play a key role in acute care. 1 We outline the role of occupational therapy in acute care and how OTs in hospitals can contribute to better patient care and outcomes.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

APRIL 17, 2025

Nurses dedicate their lives to caring for others, but the demands of the profession can significantly affect their mental health. Lack of work-life balance: Many nurses struggle to separate their professional and personal lives, leaving little time for self-care.

Mental Health

Nursing Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

The report highlights poorer self-rated health for LGBTQIA+ people as a key concern, as well as mental health and suicide outcomes, when compared to the population as a whole. One in three (31 per cent) LGBTQIA+ people self-rate their health as only fair or poor double the general population (15 per cent). per cent compared to 0.3

Mental Health

Daily Nurse

JULY 29, 2025

Working long hours, managing emotional highs and lows, and caring for others with compassion. Whether you’re working nights, rotating shifts, or adjusting to life on the road as a travel nurse, finding time to care for yourself can feel nearly impossible. You care for others every day. Don’t forget to care for yourself, too.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

With a remarkable 100% NCLEX pass rate and a 93.85% completion rate, the program emphasizes ethical leadership and compassionate care. Employer preference: Major systems like PeaceHealth and RiverBend employ a growing percentage of BSN-licensed RNs, tying clinical promotions and tuition reimbursement to BSN completion.

Leadership

Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 23, 2025

But what happens when the tables turn, and we find ourselves at the center of an investigationwhether its related to patient care, workplace issues, or even a misunderstanding? We work long hours, skip breaks, and put our own needs last because we care deeply about the lives we touch. After all, we are problem-solvers.

Licensing

Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Took a career break from an Oncology Unit to join the Peace Corp and focus on direct care and education. A two-year career break in the Peace Corp offered a focus in direct care and education. Joined Booze Allen supporting the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and Oncology Care. Penn taught “You can do anything.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

Accredited by ACEN, the program is designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam, emphasizing health promotion and patient care. Concentration: Licensed Vocational Nurses - Campus Based - Visit Website Designed for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Howard College's Transition L.V.N. For Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Licensing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 2, 2025

1 With heart disease still the leading cause of death in the United States, telemetry nursing units are essential for cardiac patient care. Step 2: Receive Your RN Certification/License Once you graduate from your nursing program, you must take the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN).

Nurse Practitioner

The Gypsy Nurse

JULY 2, 2025

It offers licensed nurses the opportunity to explore new places, gain diverse clinical experiences, and often earn higher pay than traditional staff nurses. Travel nurses are in high demand, especially in areas experiencing staffing shortages, seasonal surges, or specialized care needs. But how do you become a travel nurse?

Travel Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

Independent Contractor One popular option for self-employed OTs is to work as an independent contractor for one or more agencies, schools or healthcare organizations. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Private Practice

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

The payoff is significant: Fast entry to practice: Some Colorado Springs programs finish in 12 to 24 months, letting you earn an RN license two years sooner than returning for a standard BSN. A week-in-the-life graphic comparing study, clinical, and self-care blocks would be helpful for visual learners. Sources U.S.

Military

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

Known as the Insurance Capital of the World, Hartford sits at the crossroads of finance, biomedical research, and patient‑centered care. Modern RN‑to‑BSN pathways combine self‑paced online courses with local practicums, letting you finish in as little as three semesters while keeping your weekend shifts at Hartford Hospital.

Preceptors

Nursing Review

APRIL 28, 2025

It aims to improve their access to inclusive, culturally safe primary care through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers. They also have higher rates of suicidal thoughts , self-harm and suicide. And they report lower levels of satisfaction with the care they receive.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Correctional and Prison Healthcare Nursing Forensic nurses working in prisons and detention centers provide medical care to incarcerated individuals, many of whom are victims or perpetrators of crime. Trauma…

Military

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

It is considered an informal business structure; no formal registration is required except for necessary licenses or permits. Even though a business can be passed on to a beneficiary, a new business must be established, complete with licenses and permits. It is the default structure if no other selection is made.

Business

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

For bachelor’s degree holders eager to pivot their careers, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program near Dayton offers a fast and affordable route to licensure, tapping into a metro region known for engineering precision and patient-centered care, an ideal match for hands-on learners who thrive when science meets service.

Military

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

. #1 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH - Public 4-Year - kent.edu Associate - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Concentration: LPN to ADN - Campus Based - Visit Website Kent State University at Kent's LPN to ADN program is tailored for licensed practical nurses seeking to elevate their careers to registered nursing.

LPN

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 20, 2025

This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month , were focusing on ways to take care of the most important part of your assignment you. Insight Timer A free favorite with everything from sleep stories to ambient music, and tools for deeper self-reflection. 7-Minute Workout A time-crunched traveler’s dream.

Travel Nursing

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Most Americans regularly trim their toenails, but less than half adhere to other foot care regimens. Women care for their feet more regularly than men, and younger people are better able to perform recommended foot care regimens than older individuals. Foot care certification The U.S.

Medicare

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 5, 2023

So this truly is for all of us with licenses. So basically…are you doing everything you should be doing, not only in the types of care you are providing but also in the business aspect of your practice? Are you providing quality care and in compliance with standards of care? Or are there liability issues?

Business

The Nursing Site

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The stronger those skills are, the higher the quality of care they provide to their patients. Nurses who have weak and almost non-existent critical thinking skills will continue to struggle and their level of patient care will suffer. Consult with your team and build your self-confidence. Was it successful? What worked?

Self-Care

American Nurse

APRIL 13, 2023

As you might imagine, a waiting room— any waiting room—is never a comfortable place, whether it’s for a healthcare appointment or getting your driver’s license. Conversation and conversations that matter are ways “of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups of any size….” Crawford EF, Lang AJ, Laffaye C.

Self-Care

New Thing Nurse

MAY 30, 2020

I was lucky enough to sit down with my dear friend and favorite human, Lauren Funiestas, an experienced mental health provider who is passionate about providing multicultural, trauma informed care, for an insightful conversation about the stress and trauma that working during COVID19 has caused for the mental health fo frontline healthcare workers.

Mental Health