5 Things Hospitals Can Do to Improve Outcomes of Weekend Surgeries
Studies have shown that patients who undergo surgeries on weekends tend to experience longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates and readmissions.
For the first...
What Should I Do When I Have an Allergic Reaction on My Shift?
Whether you have seasonal allergies or just get sensitive around certain irritants at work, having an allergic reaction during your shift can pose a...
8 Frustrating Things About Being a Charge Nurse
No doubt about it: being in charge is a tough job (we know charge nurses all around the country are currently nodding their heads...
Telehealth Bridges Distance Between Patient and Providers
More than 50 million Americans live in rural areas, and many have limited access to health care. For someone living far from an urban...
All Nurses: Remember and Know This!
From one nurse to another, please remember and know that we make the difference.
> We are not handmaidens and glorified waitresses.
> We are...
They Can Take Your Sanity, But They Can’t Take Your Humor…Or Can They?
Hospital humor—it’s one of the most “insider” elements of the medical world, and little understood (or appreciated) among visitors. And it’s been called a...
Experienced Nurses : Great For Patients, Great For Hospitals
Patients cared for by more experienced nurses not only receive better care, but also have shorter hospital stays.
This finding comes from an extensive study...
Part Nurse, Part Detective, Part Crimefighter—and the List Goes On
Nurses wear a lot of hats, even though they hardly get enough recognition for one. Indeed, few people recognize how often nurses expand their...
What To Expect In The World of Nursing For 2016
The field of medicine is in a constant state of evolution, and nurses are at the heart of these changes. Each year brings new...
Demand For Nurse Practitioners Surpasses That of Some Physicians
“How come you didn’t decide to ‘go all the way’ and become a doctor?”
It’s a silly question that even the most well-intentioned patients will...
