Georgia is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. According to Georgia.org, its 10-year growth rate of 14.4% is more than 1.5 times that of the U.S. population growth rate. Due to this, there’s an ever-increasing need for nurses in Georgia. Additionally, there are many different nursing programs to choose from for a […]
The Best Nursing Resume Guide for 2022 With Templates
Updated 10/14/2021 | Reviewed by: Kiley Griffin, R.N. Imagine a registered nurse going into a patient’s room without a stethoscope or wearing sandals with their scrubs. The patient would feel confused and uneasy. This example is extreme, but it would relay to the patient their nurse isn’t prepared. The same holds true regarding your nursing […]
Top Tips for Filing Taxes as a Nurse
Two words that most people detest most around this time of year is “tax season”. Nurses already have a stressful schedule and adding the tax filing process on top of it can compound their stress. Fortunately, we have created a guide to offset any burden or confusion when it comes to filing as a nurse. […]
Red Flags for Starting a New Nursing Job
Starting a new job is standard for any profession, and the same holds for nursing. Nurses who stay with one company for the entirety of their tenure are rare. In changing specialties, nurses must understand the various red flags to be aware of. Now, some things that appear to be red flags are not. They […]
Vaccine Mandates for Nurses: Where Major U.S. Healthcare Systems Stand
As COVID-19 continues to devastate the lives of millions of people around the world, many healthcare systems in the United States have chosen to mandate vaccines for their nurses and other staff. Hospitals opting for mandates argue that the vaccines provide the best path to keeping their employees and patients safe amid new spikes in […]
Top Nursing Programs in Illinois for 2022
Illinois is often referred to as the “Land of Lincoln,” as a nod to the late President and former Illinois resident Abraham Lincoln, a pillar of democracy and freedom. Nurses played a significant role in the Civil War, fought during Lincoln’s time in office. The nursing field has always had an undercurrent of democracy that […]
Best Colleges for Nursing Students in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to a lot of historical sites and was one of the first colonies. Given that, there are many historical and prestigious schools in the state for nurses to attend. Many nurses have a hard time determining what school to choose when searching. In this post we will provide information to help a […]
Top Nursing Schools in Florida 2022
Florida is home to gators, beaches, Disney World, and a handful of excellent nursing schools to choose from. For nurses seeking to advance their careers or start in the field, Florida is an excellent state to live in. Some of the more common degree types are: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Bachelor of Science in […]
The 50 Best Nursing Scholarships in 2022
It’s no secret that nurses graduate with a lot of student debt. According to Nerd Wallet, the average Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree leaves nurses with $23,711 in debt. The Master of Science in Nursing degree leaves nurses around $47,321 in debt. Accordingly, it’s important for nurses to have an opportunity to apply for […]
Overview of the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse
Every hospital has a step-down unit for patients who don’t need intensive care but still need an intermediate level of care before they are discharged. When a patient gets transferred to a Progressive Care Unit it generally means their condition is improving and they don’t need the same level of care as a patient in […]
6 Ways for Hospitals to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated throughout the country. The month is a great way to recognize employed individuals who have disabilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, 17.9% of persons with a disability were employed, down from 19.3% in 2019. Some of the decreases can be […]
Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Workplace violence should never have to characterize anyone’s job experience. Sadly, nurses experience workplace violence to a greater degree than in other fields. According to a 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics fact sheet on healthcare workplace violence, healthcare workers and social service industries are five times as likely to experience workplace violence than other workers. […]
Top Nursing Schools in Texas for 2022
Texas is one of the largest states in the nation and it boasts the second-highest population of registered nurses with over 219,330 in the state. Given that, there are many different nursing programs to choose from for a nurse who wants to advance their career or for a prospective nurse. Some of the more common […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Perspectives on Nursing
Every year, between Sep. 15 and Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated within the United States. September 15, marks the national independence day for Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. According to a 2017 analysis by the Department of Health and Human Services, of the 3.3 million registered nurses, only 5.7% […]
Nonprofit vs. For-profit Hospitals
The two main types of hospitals in the United States are nonprofit and for-profit hospitals. According to the American Hospital Association, 23.9% of community hospitals are for-profit, and 76% are nonprofit. Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from paying federal income or state and local property taxes. Typically they are owned and affiliated with religious institutions, and […]
