Archive | May, 2013

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Are You In or Out?

What must happen to the nursing profession in 2015 or beyond? What could happen to your nursing career? If you belong to the baby boomer generation, you’ll probably think about how to start your retirement years. If you belong to the generation X or Y (the Millennials), then perhaps you are wondering about the DNP […]

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Stressed? Take a Walk on the Wild Side

All nurses know too well that nursing is an incredibly stressful profession. We care for people dying, injured, and chronically ill. Family members of the ill can be difficult to help. Company and governmental policies are in flux. It can be hard for a nurse to even catch a breath at times. An outdoor walk […]

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Nursing-A Calling to a Caring Profession

Why did you become a nurse? Were you inspired by a relative or friend who is a nurse? Did you happen to see the excitement of an actress or actor portraying a nurse on a TV show and thought, I’d love to do that? Or, is this a career you always wanted to pursue since […]

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What Nurses Need to Know about Workplace Wellness

Workplace wellness is big business. Nurses have opportunities to facilitate the implementation of programs in their own work environments. Employment opportunities also exist for nurses in the employee wellness arena. Workplace wellness programs are becoming increasingly common. Their appearance and scope varies. While employers with large numbers of employees often offer comprehensive programs, at least […]

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How it’s really like to be a nurse?

When people ask me how it’s like to be a nurse, I usually tell them that this is a wonderful job, and I am lucky to be a part of it. I tell them that taking care of someone is a blessing. The conversation goes on with asking me how can I work without having […]

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Fund Your Graduate Nursing Studies With Scholarships

Do you have a desire to advance your nursing career to the next level but afraid of the high cost of tuition? If so, don’t be alarmed. Nursing Scholarships are available to continue your education so you can attain a graduate degree – and be assured to know that scholarships can potentially fund a large […]

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