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What is Rapid Response Nursing? 

What is Rapid Response Nursing? 

In the setting of acute care, immediate intervention is essential when critically ill patients decompensate. These situations require highly trained experts who can do the job while remaining calm under pressure. Enter the rapid response nurse. Rapid Response Nursing ...

Struggling With Your Mental Health? Adopt a Pet

Struggling With Your Mental Health? Adopt a Pet

Pets are known worldwide to make our lives better. They’re natural, cuddly stress relievers that can improve cardiovascular health and decrease loneliness. That’s why it can be an excellent idea for nurses to adopt a pet of their own, especially if they’re...

In Healthcare and Nursing, Relationships Matter

In Healthcare and Nursing, Relationships Matter

Healthcare is an industry where careers and patient care are both fueled by relationships. As you navigate the arc of your professional life, your multidisciplinary colleagues can be a special fuel for your future. At the same time, your connections with patients can...

Will the Real Nurse Please Stand Up? 

Will the Real Nurse Please Stand Up? 

Have you ever heard a nurse pass judgment on a colleague and say that another nurse isn’t a “real nurse”? Have you noticed some nurses looking down on those who choose to be school nurses or work in home health, dialysis, assisted living, medical offices, or...

Nurse Practitioners: #1 Job in 2024

Nurse Practitioners: #1 Job in 2024

As a popular career path, nurse practitioners have been in the ascendant for some time now, and 2024 is no exception. Every time you turn around, it can seem like someone else you know is in NP school or considering applying. No matter how you slice it, the nurse...

The Nurse as an Agent of Change

The Nurse as an Agent of Change

When we think of a nurse, we absolutely and automatically think of a nurse who works in some capacity as a clinician. We may also think of a nurse executive or administrator, writer, informaticist, case manager, health and wellness coach, or many other roles that...

Is Your Nursing Career a Good Fit? 

Is Your Nursing Career a Good Fit? 

When you think about the current state of your nursing career, does it fit like an old glove, or has it begun to chafe, itch, irritate, or otherwise make you feel uncomfortable? Are there buttons missing? If a shoe metaphor is more appropriate, have you developed...

LinkedIn 101 for Nurses — Dare to be a Bold Networker

LinkedIn 101 for Nurses — Dare to be a Bold Networker

Networking is standard among many professionals, but nurses aren’t generally natural or willing networkers. Many nurses go to work, serve their patients, collaborate with their colleagues, and even save lives along the way, and then they understandably want to go home...

Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration Among Nursing Staff

Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration Among Nursing Staff

In an evolving healthcare landscape, many hospitals and health systems have a diverse nursing staff of tenured employees, contractors, specialists, and more. While this can be a recipe for a dynamic and collaborative environment, it also has the potential to become...

10 Ways to Create Your Goals for 2024

10 Ways to Create Your Goals for 2024

Defining your nursing career and life goals for 2024 involves considering various aspects of your personal and professional development. Here's a guide on how to structure your goals into ten categories: Career Advancement Specify the position or level you aim to...

Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Healthcare Workers

Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to provide care and support for their patients, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. It's no secret that healthcare workers face high levels of stress, long hours, and emotionally charged situations...