If you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to advance your career, you have a path forward with an RN to BSN program. Offered by many nursing schools and universities across the U.S., you can earn a BSN in as little as a year depending on the program you choose. Some states require a BSN […]
14 Top Nurse Practitioner Interview Questions and Answers
It’s never been a better time to be a Nurse Practitioner (NP). All levels of nursing professionals continue to be a hot commodity in healthcare. Demand for NPs is expected to grow by . Pursuing a career as an NP takes commitment. You must first become a Registered Nurse (RN), then gain a few years […]
How to Transfer a Nursing License
Transferring your nursing license to another state doesn’t need to be a huge hassle. While the methods and requirements vary from one state to another, the process is straightforward. Most states require nurses to hold a valid and active license and to have passed the NCLEX-RN exam. Some states have what’s known as a “walk-through” […]
Why Nurse Appreciation is Important
Nurses are burned out. If you’re a nurse, you know the truth of that statement! For those outside the profession, endless research studies back up how common the phenomenon has become. Nurse appreciation is one way to reverse the trend. National Nurses Week is an ideal time to show the nurses in your life a […]
4 Steps to Becoming a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Heart health is a major focus of healthcare providers. Preventing heart disease reduces your risk for a heart attack or stroke. The most recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that more than 30 million adults have a diagnosed heart disease. Every year, 1 out of 4 people in the […]
10 Cool Medical Inventions by Nurses
Sometimes challenges get in the way of performing routine nursing tasks efficiently and safely. Throughout the course of history, nurses have invented some innovative tools to make their lives easier while improving patient outcomes. During the pandemic, some nurses made headlines for their creative medical inventions that protected healthcare workers and patients. From wearable LED […]
How to Become a Correctional Nurse
Correctional nurses work in an intense and fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to exude grace under pressure and be willing to work with a rough crowd. It can be easy for prisoners to feel abandoned and unworthy of basic human compassion and care. This is where correctional nurses help make a difference. In […]
Staff Nurse vs. Travel Nurse: What’s the Difference?
Transitioning from a staff nurse to a travel nurse position can be quite an adjustment. Thanks to increases in pay and other perks, travel nursing is in more demand than ever. Some travel nurses can make $5,000 per week! If you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for new opportunities, exploring travel nursing is a great […]
Job Outlook for Nurses 2022
To say nurses are in demand is an understatement. Their popularity is reflected in the job outlook for nursing professionals in 2022 and beyond. To understand why, one only needs to look to 2021 for plenty of reasons. If the past year has taught us anything, it is that nurses are indispensable. They are nothing […]
What’s It Like to Work in a Doctor’s Office?
Working in a doctor’s office can be a great opportunity for nurses who want a calmer environment with consistent scheduling. Nursing positions can offer you a better work-life balance than you’ll find in some other nursing environments. That’s part of the reason why there’s so much competition for these nursing roles. In this article we […]
How to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are registered nurses who have specialized educational and clinical training in family practice. Their training allows them to work with adults and children. Many FNPs choose to work in a clinical or family medical practice setting. Others choose to work in underserved communities. FNPs focus on preventative care and helping their […]
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 reports that the projected growth rate for nurse-midwives in the United States will be . […]
Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients
Knowing how to deal with difficult patients is a must-have skill for all healthcare professionals. Dealing with rude patients is a fact of life – no, a rite of passage – in the healthcare industry. What do you do if your patient refuses to take prescribed medication? Maybe they can’t afford the medication. Maybe they […]
10 Non-Salary Benefits for Nurses
A competitive salary can attract qualified registered nurses (RNs) to healthcare providers, but money isn’t the only thing. Some of the best hospitals in the U.S. offer nurses top-notch employee benefits like paid volunteer days, childcare services, and free access to wellness and mental health programs. While it’s only natural for RNs to seek out […]
Should You Leave Your Healthcare Job? Signs it’s Time
You might have chosen a nursing career because of your desire to help others. Despite wanting to serve, sometimes your job may no longer be a good fit. Burnout might be a motivator in wanting to change fields. Data indicates that roughly 1 in 5 healthcare employees have quit their jobs since 2020. Yikes! Burnout, […]
