Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers and it’s a career that has many opportunities for professional advancement. My hat goes off to single mothers who’ve gone through the nursing program, passed the NCLEX and landed a job – it’s not easy. I truly understand because that was my situation 15 years ago before […]
Consider a Career Specializing in Pain Management
Men and women enter the nursing profession to provide comfort and ease suffering. Pain is one of the most common symptoms of distress which patients experience. Pain management interventions are diverse and need to be individualized for each patient. Suffering caused by pain affects multiple aspects of patient’s lives. Nurses are among the professionals most […]
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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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The Cancer Patient’s Sibling and the Pediatric Oncology Nurse
“Each time my younger sister cries for the pain she feels, it felt like there’s a blade slicing my heart. I would go to the comfort room and tears uncontrollably fall from my eyes because I cannot bear seeing my little sister suffer from the intense pain brought about by the untamed effects of cancer.” […]
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New nursing routine
It’s a beautiful sunshine morning and my shift is over. Every day it is the same routine. I am wondering if there is something that could change this routine. I know that other people have the same problem too. Except, when you are working as a nurse, people are calling you day and night .This […]
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