What does a labor & delivery nurse do? Labor and delivery nurses (L&D), also known as obstetric nurses (OB), are an integral part of the care team responsible for caring for the pregnant patient and child. Though the labor and delivery nurse job description may vary depending on hospital location and size, most labor and […]
Career Advancement
Why It’s Worth Your Time to Network with Other Nurses
Most people cringe when they hear the word networking, but a survey conducted by LinkedIn found that over 70% of people have been hired through their personal connections. You might be thinking: I already have a job. Or: nurses are in demand, I don’t need to network. Or even: I already know a lot of nurses! But building your community of […]
Certifications to Boost Your Resume
One of the most underutilized avenues nurses use to expand their learning and set themselves apart from other candidates is professional nursing certification. Although certifications do not lead to increased pay, they can lead to increased opportunities by setting candidates apart from others. Certificates generally take a reasonable amount of time to prepare for and […]
5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Travel Nurse
You’ve chosen to enter one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and your decision to become a nurse allows you to help others while making a great income. With so many job opportunities at your fingertips, it’s often hard to know which direction to go. After all, options such as becoming a […]
4 ways for pediatric nurses to expand their horizons
Pediatric Nurses provide preventative and acute care in numerous settings to babies, children, adolescents, and teens. Physical assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, and evaluation of the patient’s response are all functions of the Pediatric Nurse. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners can perform all of these functions, but they hold broader responsibility for the total […]
