A maternity nurse provides medical care to people throughout their reproductive journeys. This includes family planning and routine gynecological care to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Also known as a Labor and Delivery or obstetric nurse, these healthcare professionals support patients with both routine and complicated pregnancies, deliveries, and postpartum periods. If you love the idea […]
Become a PICU Nurse in 3 Steps
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurses provide exceptional nursing care to very sick children or adolescents. PICU nursing is a type of critical care nursing that requires advanced knowledge and skills specific to this patient population. This article will help you understand the ins and outs of PICU nursing, including: What is a PICU nurse? […]
Need for Bilingual Nurses
The need for bilingual nurses continues to grow along with an increasingly diverse U.S. population. Nurses know that good communication is the bedrock of safe patient care. Without clear communication, nurses are limited in their ability to collect vital information about patient history, current symptoms, and changes in status. Many hospitals offer 24/7 on-demand video […]
How to Get Back into Nursing After Time Off
There’s a common saying in nursing circles: “Once a nurse, always a nurse.” If you’ve taken time away from nursing work, you probably still use your nursing skills in everyday life, whether you’re putting band-aids on your kids’ boo-boos or managing doctor’s appointments for an aging parent. You might be worried about returning to the […]
Nursing as a 2nd Career
Nurses are continually ranked as the most trusted profession according to annual Gallup polls. In addition, a Medscape survey shows that 94% of registered nurses are glad they chose a career in nursing. Considering the critical role that nurses play in health care, this is likely no surprise. If you’ve been dreaming of a way […]
CNA Interview Prep
Just got your CNA license and an interview – next steps? Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide essential patient care. You’ve completed your education and passed your CNA exam. It’s time to find your dream job! But before that, you need to ace the interview. This CNA interview guide will answer all your questions about how […]
How to Ace Your Interview: Expert Tips for New Nurse Grads
You’ve graduated from nursing school, passed your NCLEX, and landed your first interview – congratulations! Now it’s time for the next challenge on your path to becoming a full-fledged nurse: acing your first interview. It might sound daunting, but don’t worry! This guide will answer all your questions about how to succeed in your first […]
