Insights
What’s Something You’re Grateful For That Only A Nurse Could Understand?
Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others.
When you start to notice and identify the...
Best Practices
What Are Your Top Nurse Tips For NOT Getting Sick?
We get it -nurses are always in the “sick” season. But with Covid-19 and the cold and flu...
Education
LPN vs. RN- What’s The Difference?
As the demands in healthcare rise, the need for nurses increases as well. Both licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered...
Career
Top Unconventional Nurse Job: Medical Ear Piercing!
Did you know there is such a thing as a NASCAR Nurse? How about a Trauma Flight Nurse?...
Career
3 Signs You’re Ready to Pursue Your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Are you a nurse who's ready to take your career and education to the next level? Have you...
Biology of Addiction
People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost—even at...
Lack of Sleep Tampers With Your Emotions
Cranky or grumpy after a long night? Your brain's ability to regulate emotions is probably compromised by fatigue. This is bad news for 30...
Need a Mood Boost? Try Vanilla Yogurt
We all know what it's like to take a bite of something expecting one taste and getting another - it can be an enjoyable...
How do I deal with a non-English speaking patient?
If you think you’re frustrated trying to communicate with a non-English-speaking patient, just imagine how scared and overwhelmed he must feel. He’s sick, vulnerable—and...
New Study Sheds Light on Racial Differences In Trust of Physicians
A new Emory University study could help provide a clearer understanding of why black and Latino patients are less likely to trust their physicians than...
13 Pro Tips On Preparing For The Long Night Shift
No matter what your specialty is or where you’re located, working a night shift as a nurse presents unique challenges. Often, the most difficult...