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2020 NSNA Virtual MidYear Conference Starts Next Week
ANA president Dr. Ernest Grant is the keynote speaker at the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Virtual 68th MidYear Conference: The Challenge of Change this year. The virtual conference takes place October 29-31, 2020. In addition to Dr....
Reducing Stress in the Zen Den
At the beginning of the pandemic, when so much was uncertain, Kathryn Fritze, RN, BSN, a holistic and integrative nurse for the Barbara L. Posner Wellness & Support Center at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Cancer Institute, saw the toll it...
ANA Denounces “Race and Sex Stereotyping and Scapegoating” Exec Order
Claiming that it will “effectively reverse decades of progress in combating racial inequality,” the American Nursing Association (ANA), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have called upon the White House to rescind...
Transition-To-Practice Programs During COVID
In normal times, transition-to-practice programs help new nurses gain confidence, skill, and proficiency as they move into their careers. But during the days of COVID-19, those programs can gain even more significance. Recently, a panel discussion held at the ANCC...
Preparing an End of Life Care Plan: Nurses Should Lead the Way
Most nurses understand the importance of discussing end of life care and preparing advance directives, but they are only human—and it is very human to avoid confronting the prospect of one’s own death. The pandemic should serve as a wake-up call, though, especially...
“Action is the only solution.” Nurse of the Week Marie Manthey Talks About Systemic Racism, White Allyship
Nurse of the Week Marie Manthey is a very busy 85-year-old nurse, entrepreneur, advocate, and activist in the anti-racism movement. After the American Academy of Nursing presented her with a Living Legends award in 2015 for her pioneering work in developing the...
What to Expect at a VA Virtual Career Fair
There’s no question that job searches have become increasingly virtual. Email, digital job boards and even video interviews are quickly replacing physical resumes, classified ads and traditional interviews. Virtual job fairs are the latest development in this trend,...
Nursing Side Gigs: A Model Nurse
This is part of a monthly series about side gigs—nurses with interesting side jobs or hobbies. This month, we spotlight a nurse who is also a model. When Sara Marlow Hunt, DNP, FNP-C, was just 12 years old, she wanted to get into acting. So when Barbizon Modeling...
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Patient Interviews
During a patient interview, making the best possible use of your time and establishing rapport are key. If your patient doesn't feel heard, they will shut down and your opportunity to gain valuable information can be lost. Managing your time properly and exercising...
Tips for Doing a Video Interview
Pre-COVID-19, most job interviews were conducted in person. You may have had an initial phone interview, but having your second or third interview on video wasn’t generally done. Welcome to a whole new world. If you haven’t regularly used video or just want to get...
Johns Hopkins Launching DNP/MPH Program in 2021
Starting in summer 2021, nursing graduates interested in working with local and global health agencies, advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations, or other setting related to health policies will be able to pursue a dual-degree Doctor of Nursing Practice...
5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Nursing School Clinicals
The key to succeeding as a nurse is to always find ways to learn more, whether you’re a student in clinical rotation or on the floor as an RN, says Dante Hatem, RN, who graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Nursing in 2019. Here are his five tips for...
Navigating College Life in 2020: 7 Realistic Tips for COVID-Eds
The pandemic is forcing college students to make grave decisions that would have been inconceivable a year ago, and many are operating with minimal guidance. Although people in their late teens and early twenties with COVID are less likely to contract severe cases and...
How Transitioning to Telemedicine Can Prolong Your Nursing Career
Seven in 10 professionals these days are working remotely to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Thanks to an internet connection and teleconferencing software, nearly everyone can work from home. Why shouldn’t nurses and other medical professionals work remotely,...
5 Tips to Help You Stand Out in Nursing School
Getting through nursing school is no easy task. Long days spent in the classroom combined with hours spent doing clinical work can take a toll on your body and mind. However, there are a number of proven tips that you can employ in order to survive the rigors of this...
Mantras and Affirmations for Nurses Amid COVID-19
Many people, including nurses, have daily mantras or affirmations they use to set their intentions and motivate themselves throughout the day. Mantras can help you get through a tough time, but the ones you’ve always used before might not be enough to get you through...
Communicating with a Patient on a Ventilator: Tips from a Specialist
Unprecedented numbers of patients have been placed on mechanical ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being connected to a ventilator can take a massive toll on the body and mind, and we know that the ordeal can contribute to Post-ICU Syndrome (PICS). Making a...
The New Nurse Guide: 11 Ways to Adjust to a New Practice
Starting a new nursing job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. You have to learn where everything is and get to know your new coworkers while trying to do your job. If you're starting a new position and wondering how you can adjust, read these 11 tips before your...
Cybersecurity: What Nurses Need to Know
In the age of EHR, storing info on a cloud, and working on smart phones, it’s also a prime time for hacking. Nurses need to protect the security and privacy of their patients’ personal and health care-related info so it's important to educate yourself about...
How to Communicate in PPE Gear: Tips from a Patient-Provider Comm Expert
Having to wear PPE creates a communication barrier that imposes a heavy burden on nurses. Patients look to nurses for information, help, and comfort, but now—at a time when they depend on nurses more than ever—you have to interact while swathed in protective gear. It...