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Day Shift vs. Night Shift: A Consistent Nursing Dilemma
Days versus nights is the nursing conundrum that never gets old. This article breaks down the pros and cons of both shifts.
Caring for Yourself in the Face of Compassion Fatigue
Compassion is “sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others,” and it is felt, often deeply, by those in the nursing profession.
The Delicate Nature of Caring for Sexual Assault Patients
An American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. No matter your specialty, the odds are high you will treat a victim. Keep these things in mind, when you do.
Six Reasons to Love Millennial Nurses
The Millennial generation are the new majority in the 21st-century workforce, and Millennial nurses are on their way to dominating the nursing profession. Here are some reasons to love them.
How Nurses Can Help after a Hurricane
As a nurse, a healer at heart, you may have watched with wide eyes as people were pulled from the floodwaters of Hurricane Florence on the news, and felt just a little bit helpless. There are ways you can help.
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Debate Heats Up – Again
Mandated staffing ratios are set to head to a vote in November in one state, after years of nurses fighting for safer nurse-to-patient numbers, but it may not be an easy win.
Your Nursing Job: The Same Old Bed of Nails or a Comfortable Old Shoe?
Complacency be just as bad for your career as outright misery. Whether you’re stuck in a rut or actively feeling pained by your job, it might be time for a change.
Tricky Nursing Interview Questions (And How to Answer Them)
The pay may be great, but that isn’t the answer to give when asked, “Why do you want to work here?” Here’s how to answer that and other hard interview questions.
Tips to Craft Your Best Nursing Resume
At first glance, what impression does your resume make on your behalf? Could it impress a hiring manager or recruiter in six seconds? If not, read on.
One Nurse’s Take: Working in the ICU
“Since beginning my RN journey, my outlook and perspective on life have changed dramatically,” says Jamie Dupont, RN, in this look at her life in the ICU.