Nurses do meaningful work when they’re in the zone, but sometimes it can be hard to relax when the body says so. Situations like a medical emergency and on-site anxiety can make it difficult for nurses to pause and step […]
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Your clinical placement can make or break your NP journey. Here’s how to spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Every nurse practitioner student knows that clinical rotations are a vital component of nursing education, bridging the gap between
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients placed on mechanical ventilators reached unprecedented levels. Life on a ventilator is physically and emotionally taxing, often leading to complications such as Post-ICU Syndrome (PICS). Despite the many barriers to communication in
“Home is where the heart is,” they say. But for me, home was always more of a question than an answer. Growing up, we moved a lot. My parents were working hard to build their credit so they could eventually
Delegation is an essential part of nursing, but when tasks are assigned improperly to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), it can put nurses, patients, and healthcare facilities at risk. Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager with Nurses Service Organization (NSO), explains the
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What does it take to be a NICU nurse caring for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients? For Monique King, RN, BSN, at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA), it means combining medical skill with compassion—supporting fragile newborns and their families
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I grew up in Marietta, Oklahoma, in a home with five kids, full of structure, love, and faith. My parents did not have much — my dad worked in roofing, and my mom had to stop working after developing heart
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Working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) requires nurses to master a specialized set of skills that go far beyond general nursing practice. From critical thinking and rapid decision-making to cultural competence and technical expertise, ICU nurses must balance compassion
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Starting a nursing career can feel overwhelming. Fresh out of school, many new nurses find themselves battling self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to know it all on day one. But these challenges are a normal part of the journey—and they
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As the U.S. healthcare system faces an aging population and a worsening nursing shortage, the profession is at a crossroads. The challenge is not just about recruiting enough nurses but creating real opportunities for growth, leadership, innovation, and now AI-driven
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