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These days, with the widespread use of electronic medical records, nurses are accustomed to Epic, Cerner, and other major EMR/EHR players. For a patient, the portals to access one’s medical records make up a bewildering maze. Since nurses are natural […]
Making Sense of the Maze of Online Patient Portals Read More »
Nurses know that they need to be ready to focus on their patient’s needs and fill their emotional tanks during distress. Knowing that they’re helping others live healthy lives can bring satisfaction to many nurses, but nurses also need to
Is Spirituality the Key to Nurses Triumphing Over Stress? Read More »
Ask a hundred nurses if they chose their profession because a family member was a nurse, and many would say yes. I had three aunts who were nurses, and that family legacy certainly impacted my career choice. But in the
Should We Encourage Our Kids to Become Nurses? Read More »
Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a pioneering Hispanic nursing leader who shattered barriers for Latina leaders in education, research, and nursing. We are honored to celebrate her contributions on National Hispanic Nurses Day. Her background in academics and healthcare
Celebrating Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Trailblazing Hispanic Nursing Pioneer Read More »
Neonatal Nursing Week is September 14-20, celebrating the dedication and hard work of neonatal nurses who provide essential care to their tiniest patients. Neonatal nursing is a subspeciality of nursing that provides care to newborns born with health abnormalities such
The nursing field is expansive, with opportunities to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, elementary and high schools, colleges/universities, etc. Nurses can work in many settings, and there are numerous opportunities to advance their careers through degree advancement. One
Differences Between MSN Degrees for Nurses: Which is Right for You? Read More »
Minority nurses are uniquely positioned to leverage their influence to help combat racial disparities in the healthcare industry. As climate change increasingly and disproportionately affects people of color, empowering minority nurses through environmental health education is becoming imperative. Through educational
How Environmental Health Education Empowers Minority Nurses Read More »
Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing
Succeeding with Tech in Nursing Education Read More »
Nurses have the opportunity to advance their degrees, which allows them to pursue other jobs within the nursing field. Completing a master’s in nursing (MSN) allows nurses to practice with greater autonomy, hold a higher position in leadership, or educate
10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN Read More »
Nursing education can be a lifelong process. When you started, you may have earned your LPN, RN, or BSN, and you moved forward into your career with all sorts of hopes, goals, and aspirations. You may have wanted to work
When Is It Time to Advance Your Nursing Education? Read More »
