Wound care nurses are a relatively new position in the medical field. For the past 30 years, many certified wound care nurses have helped patients maintain excellent wound care. Thousands of dedicated nurses assume the role of wound care nurses. There is a great need for certified persons to fill the many positions available in [...]
Nursing Informatics | What is Nursing Informatics?
What is Nursing Informatics? The role of a nurse has evolved significantly since the beginning. At one point in history, a nurse was only expected to provide specialized care to patients in need, but now the field of nursing has crossed over the lines of technology. Technology can be used in many ways to improve [...]
School Nurse | School Nurse Job Description
A school nurse is very important to the daily operation of a school. Emergency and non-emergency situations occur that require the attention of a trained professional in the field of nursing. A school nurse has the luxury of performing his or her daily duties in a warm, relaxed environment. The assistance of a school nurse [...]
Labor and Delivery Nurse | How to Become a Labor and Delivery Nurse
How to become a labor and delivery nurse. Many parents dream of the day that their children are born. The idea of giving birth may be less stressful with experienced nursing personnel to assist with the process. Labor and delivery nurses make the process of childbirth as smooth and stress free as possible for the [...]
Critical Care Nursing | ICU Nurse Job Description
Critical care nursing is a relatively new concept. Advancements in medical technology have made medical care more complex. To provide the best care possible, critical care nurses are provided for the neediest patients. When it comes to medical emergencies, critical care nurses are the people that patients want to see. Critical care nursing is all about [...]
Public Health Nurse | What is Public Health Nursing?
Public health nurses have the great responsibility of caring for entire communities of people at once—instead of one at a time. The field of nursing has evolved a great deal in the past few decades. The roles of nurses are changing increasingly. Public health nurses must be very experienced, educated, and skilled in order to [...]
Forensic Nursing | What is Forensic Nursing?
What is a forensic nurse? A forensic nurse provides specialized care to an unique population of patients who have experienced some type of abuse. The victims who endure abuse (whether physical or sexual etc) depend on the skills of a forensic nurse to help care and comfort them in a dire time of need. The [...]
Pediatric Nurse | How to Become a Pediatric Nurse
Many nursing students wonder how to become a Pediatric Nurse. For those who want to work with children in the healthcare setting, a position as a pediatric nurse can be a very rewarding career. In addition, there is a high demand for pediatric nurse jobs. A pediatric nurse must take into consideration the current developmental [...]
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diet Teaching Low Salt for Registered Nurses RN
Most patients who have Congestive Heart Failure, also known as CHF, hate the diet restrictions they are on. Lets face it, if you or I were on the low salt, watch your fluid intake diet we would hate it as well. But, however, for the CHF patient it is very vital they follow and stick [...]
Needle Sticks to Nurses | What to do if you get Stuck by A Needle for Nurses RNs
Needle sticks are very common in the health care field. Unfortunately, nurses are the majority of people who get stuck by needles in the hospital setting. The ANA (American Nurse Association) has been working to decrease this problem by encouraging hospitals to switch to needle less devices. However, some items in a hospital setting can [...]
Nursing Resume Templates | Free Resume Templates for Nurses | How to Create a Resume for RN
Looking for free nursing resume templates? Before nurses can secure their nursing jobs, they must go through the application period. This includes creating a resume, submitting a nursing portfolio, and going through the interview process. Nursing jobs are highly competitive, especially certain speciality areas such as OB GYN and Pediatrics fields. So it is very important that [...]
Nursing Portfolio | How to Create, Examples, and What is it?
Most nursing students and nurses create a nursing portfolio to help them keep track of their professional goals, accomplishments, competencies, and skills. For example, an artist creates a portfolio to show their work and accomplishments to future clients. Nurses in a sense keep a portfolio to show future employers who they are and what they [...]
Tips on How to Effectively Communicate Talk to Doctors as a New Nurse Graduate
For a new nurse graduate, knowing how to effectively communicate with doctors is very important, especially for your patients well being and your nursing practice. For some new nurses, communicating with doctors can be very daunting. Some new nurses feel they were not taught or encouraged enough in nursing school to communicate with doctors. Many nursing schools fail to [...]
Legal for a Hospital to Post Your Name, Title, and Degree for Patients and Staff Members to See?
I received an “ask me a question” from Elda. The question was the following: Is it Legal for a Hospital to Post Your Name, Title, and Degree for Patients and Staff Members to See? First of all, thank you Elda for your question. This question is more of a legal question for a legal person [...]
Aquapheresis-What is Aquapheresis in Health Care and CHF Treatment | Registered Nurse RN
One of the exciting things about working in the medical profession is that you get to experience newer technology as it develops. I thought I would take the time to write about an interesting new medical technology and procedure that I have recently learned about: Aquapheresis-a treatment for congestive heart failure and other problems. In [...]
We’re Bringing Nursing Back, There is a Nursing Shortage-That’s a Fact. YouTube Video is Funny!
I was stumbling around on the web today, and I came across a very funny nursing spoof video. This is a spoof on the Justin Timberlake song, “Bringing sexy back…”, but it features nursing lyrics, and is performed by nurses (or nursing students). I thought it was pretty funny, and had some funny lyrics. The [...]
The Positive and Negative Things about Being an Registered Nurse
Since I have been an registered nurse for almost a year, I have been able to see the positive and negative things/aspects of being an registered nurse. However, just like with any other job there are positive and negative things associated with them. Here is a little break down of how my first year has [...]
Should Nurses Know How to Convert Grams to Grains? Registered Nurse RN
Hello Everyone, So many times nursing students get frustrated when it comes to learning how to do the conversions. At first, I was so overwhelmed and I had a hard time learning. However, after lots of practice I eventually became very comfortable doing conversions, and from that point on I never struggled with them again. [...]
Can I Become a Nurse With a Class C Misdemeanor?
Hey Everyone! I had a great question regarding problems with prior issues with the law, and how that may affect the chances of becoming a nurse. Here is the question: Hello hello, I am so excited about becoming a Registered Nurse RN. I’ve currently been applying to a couple different programs, but i am worried about [...]
Can I Be a Nurse If I Am Afraid of Blood? Registered Nurse RN
Here is a great question about becoming a nurse: Hi! Firstly I would like to thank you for making such a great website!!! I’ve had so much trouble finding a place where I can ask about nursing from a real nurse! I am currently in the last year of high school, and I am thinking [...]
Can I Take Nursing Classes In High School to Prepare for College? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I have another great question about taking nursing classes while in high school. Here is the question: hi Sarah, i am a high school student from new york city.I go to liberty high school.I wanted to know if i can take Registered Nurse RN courses while im in high school.Please let me know. I [...]
Are Nursing Licenses Valid for Other States if I Move? Registered Nurse RN
Are Registered Nurse RN nursing licenses valid for every state? Or are they only valid for the state you live in? This is a great question that I was recently asked. Here is the full question: I will be moving to California after I graduate nursing school in December 09, I currently live in Illinois. Do [...]
What Registered Nursing RN Work Has Been Like So Far
Hey Everyone, Wow, it has been a really long time since I have updated my blog! I have missed blogging and I am going to make an effort to really try to get in more posts. I have just been so super busy and tired, but now I will hopefully be blogging more. I also [...]