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Becki Hamill, RN

Best Nursing Schools in Alabama for 2023

Dec 18 2022

alabama city at dusk

Alabama is the 24th most populous state in the US and home to 48,850 registered nurses. This southeastern state dubbed the “Heart of Dixie” projects a need for 52,570 nurses by 2024 alone, which makes a nursing degree a great investment! In addition to schools offering degree programs for students new to registered nursing, there […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Best Nursing Schools in Iowa for 2023

Dec 17 2022

Known as the Hawkeye State, Iowa is full of natural beauty. It’s no wonder this state is home to 50,629 registered nurses!  If you’re considering a nursing degree, or are already a nurse and want to advance your education, Iowa’s healthcare scene has a high demand for these roles. In a 2021 survey report, 58.4% […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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RN to CRNA

Nov 03 2022

Happy nurse portrait

Many nurses who have logged some experience in the field find they would like to advance their career by changing their nursing specialty. This could include changing to a higher-level nursing position that requires more skills and responsibilities.  One of these possibilities is to go from an RN to a CRNA, or Certified Registered Nurse […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Become a Respiratory Nurse in 3 Steps

Oct 25 2022

nurse wearing respiratory mask

If you’re looking for a nursing specialty that is challenging, and exciting, respiratory nursing could be the perfect fit. Respiratory nurses understand how to manage complex respiratory illnesses to prevent worsening problems due to acute or chronic breathing issues. These issues can include asthma, COPD, or pneumonia. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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7 Best Skechers for Nurses 

Oct 16 2022

pair of sneakers

If one thing can be said about the physical nature of a healthcare career, it’s that healthcare workers are hard on their feet. Long shifts spent mostly standing or walking are a combination that leads to that familiar, distracting ache in your feet. Skechers have long been a popular shoe brand known for comfort and […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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7 Best Shoes for Male Nurses

Sep 21 2022

Nursing is a physically demanding profession. With long shifts often exceeding 12 hours, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet for the majority of the tasks you do as a nurse.  The hard tile and concrete of a hospital or clinic floor aren’t very forgiving. If you don’t invest in high-quality footwear, you’ll soon feel […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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FNP-C vs FNP-BC: What’s the Difference?

Sep 11 2022

University Students Sitting Together at Table with Books and Laptop.

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are highly skilled, advanced practice nurses with specialized training that allows them to treat a broad range of patients in family practice settings.  If you’ve considered the type of nursing role you want to pursue and have decided to become an FNP, there is more than one certification you can pursue […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Become a Hematology Nurse in 3 Steps

Aug 02 2022

nurse holding blood test

Hematology is the study of blood and blood diseases. This field is on the frontline of some of medicine’s most exciting treatment advances. If this has captured your interest, you may have decided you would like to become a hematology nurse.  The unique opportunities this affords are worth pursuing. Not only will you be involved […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Become a Clinical Nurse Leader in 3 Steps

Jul 29 2022

Working as a nurse can be a gratifying career. For many nurses, their love of the profession translates into the next logical step: becoming a clinical nurse leader.  The potential to affect the profession, care for patients, and support other nurses at the leadership level is a great goal to aspire to. But what does […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Become a Fertility Nurse in 3 Steps

Jul 10 2022

One of the reasons being a nurse is so exciting is that your career path can lead you to so many interesting specialties. Working as a fertility nurse is no exception. This area of nursing allows you to be involved in a special and meaningful time in many peoples’ lives: achieving pregnancy and the joy […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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Become a Palliative Care Nurse in 3 Steps

Jun 15 2022

As a registered nurse, you become very invested in everything your patient needs. Often this includes caring for the needs of a seriously ill or terminally ill patient. Many nurses, both those with extensive critical care experience and even some new grads, feel drawn to offer something more to their patients in this situation.  You […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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What is the NCLEX Exam?

Jun 14 2022

One of the things nursing students start discussing in the first few weeks of their degree program is “passing the boards.” This often-revered subject is also known as the NCLEX exam. So, what is all of this talk of “boards” and “NCLEX”? Simply put, the NCLEX, or National Council Licensure Examination, is a test every […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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7 Best Jogger Scrub Pants for Nurses

May 19 2022

Working as a nurse is a demanding job. It requires long shifts on your feet and reaching, bending, and lifting repeatedly. But one of the perks of the job is the comfort of the uniform!  Nursing scrubs can make or break your day. An uncomfortable pair can be irritating. A great pair of scrubs is […]

Written by Becki Hamill, RN

Becki Hamill is a healthcare writer with a passion for sharing her knowledge in the field. A nurse for 15 years, she has specialized in several areas, including emergency medicine, oncology, and vascular access. She has written regularly for healthcare blogs and specialty medical providers. She graduated with her ADN from Oakton Community College outside of Chicago, IL. When she’s not writing or spending time with her husband and 5 children, she enjoys gardening and reading.

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