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. […]
Steps to Becoming a Nurse-Midwife
In the United States, nurse midwives attend approximately 8% of births. In the UK and other countries, they attend up to two-thirds of births. The need for nurse-midwives is growing in the United States. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) reports that the projected growth rate for nurse-midwives in the United States will be […]
What is a Chief Nursing Officer?
Every career field has its ladder rungs. At the top of the nursing hierarchy is a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). When you want to become a CNO, you give up working bedside with patients to pursue a non-clinical, administrative position within a healthcare system. Nurses who want to make a difference in healthcare but no […]
Top Nursing Schools in Texas for 2021
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 […]
Best Nursing Programs in Washington State for 2021
More than 59,000 registered nurses reside in Washington state, which makes it one of the most highly concentrated areas for registered nurses in the country. Additionally, Washington state is one of the more lucrative places to work as well as a nurse. Whether you are new to the field of nursing or are trying to […]
Best Nursing Schools in California for 2021
California is home to the highest number of registered nurses in the nation with over 457,000 in the state alone. As the elderly population in the state advances in age, there’s going to be even more need for nurses in the coming years. Additionally, California is the highest paying state for registered nurses as 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 […]
Complete Guide to Med-Surg Nursing
The medical-surgical nurse (med-surg RN) provides direct care to a variety of patients. The med-surg population is often acutely ill and suffering from a number of issues, complications, and co-morbidities. The med-surg population also includes post-surgical patients. Because of the wide variety of patient cares and needs the med-surg RN may come across, this area […]
Can Nurses Have Tattoos and Nose Piercings?
Tattoos and nose piercings formerly symbolized youth rebellion, angst, and even criminal background. Now, there are grandmas with tattoos. According to a Harris Poll, almost half of millennials and more than a third of Generation X’s population have at least one tattoo. Therefore, the question isn’t whether nurses have tattoos and piercings. It’s whether they […]
What’s a DNP Degree?
We know that nurses and doctors have different roles. Is there a degree that combines the two? If you’re confused, don’t worry. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Specifically, we will cover: What Is a DNP? What are the roles of a DNP? What are […]
Nursing Degrees: How They Stack Up
When looking to make a career move, your educational background will impact your candidacy. You must consider how your formal education fits the job you’re applying for but also the relative competition you are up against. Geographical location plays a large part in the opportunities for candidates based on their educational background. Cities and urban […]
What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
A clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice registered nurse who has received a graduate-level degree—like a Master of Science in Nursing. Their training grants them greater flexibility than a typical nurse has. For example, they can interpret, diagnose, oversee patient issues, order tests, and refer patients to treatment facilities. In this article we will […]
