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Can a R.N. work as an L.P.N.?

I graduated with my ADN in September and was told by my medical director that in March he’d be able to promote me to the office’s R.N. – his feet were obviously dragged for budget reasons and here we are in June and I just found out that the office cannot ‘support’ an R.N. but […]

Difference Between TED Hose & Compression Stockings for Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student you may have heard other people say they wear TED hoses or compression stockings. In the nursing world people use TED hoses and compression stockings interchangeably. However, there is a difference between TED hoses and compression stockings. Although, both are compression stockings, they each perform a different purpose. What are […]

How to Set Up for an IV | Preparing to Start an IV

Before you start an IV, you have to collect and set-up your supplies. When you are new at starting IVs, gathering your supplies and knowing what to do with it can be challenging itself. There are some tips and tricks we want to share with you on how to set-up for an IV that may […]

How to Put on a Tourniquet When Drawing Blood or Starting an IV

As a nurse, you’ll be placing tourniquets on patient’s arms for tasks such as drawing blood, inserting IVs, and more. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to  put on a tourniquet properly. The best method to start a tourniquet is to use the simple rubber tourniquet band provided in the IV gauge kit or blood drawing kit. […]

Different Types of IV Gauge Needles: 18, 20, and 22 Gauge Needles

One of the of the important things to know when starting an IV is the proper needle size to use. IV needles are sized by gauges, and the smaller the gauge number, the bigger the needle will be. In this article and video, I’ll discuss the three most common IV gauge needles you’ll encounter as a nurse: 18 […]

Lab Coat | Medical Lab Jacket for Nurses, Doctors, and other Health Care Professionals

Lab coats are worn by many health care professionals such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, doctors, and nurse practitioners. Traditionally lab coats are usually white, long sleeved, and are long enough to come to your thigh. However, newer lab coats are less traditional. You can now find them in many colors such as blue, red, teal, yellow, […]

How to Find Veins When Starting an IV

One of the important skills you’ll be doing as a nursing student or new nurse is starting IVs. A lot of nursing students are very nervous when they insert their first IV, because finding veins can be difficult. If you don’t find the vein properly, you can miss it completely, causing frustration and pain to […]

Play Sports and Go to Nursing school?

I have received a track scholarship for college next year. My plans are to attend nursing school. Do you think it will be hard to manage nursing school and playing a college sport at the same time? -Taylyr This question was asked in the nursing forum section.  

What are Your First Semester of Clinicals in Nursing School Like?

What are your first semester of clinicals in nursing school like? That’s a great question that most nursing students ask. Nursing school clinicals are a great learning experience. They give you a taste of what nursing will be like and will help you realize if this is what you want to do with your life. […]

Reactivating BSN RN License | Need to take a NCLEX Predictor Exam ATI

I am presently reactivating my (BSN) RN license and will need to take an NCLEX predictor exam when I have completed the online theory and local clinical portion of this reactivation process. How do I go about finding and registering for an ATI predictor exam if I am not under a local universities umbrella? May I […]

I decided to Switch from Teaching to get into Nursing School

I was originally going to school for teaching almost done with my associates and decided that I am really interested in becoming a nurse. My problem is I have no actual science courses. I have been really discouraged because I have been looking into schools and wondering if I could just take the science courses that I need. I […]

MDF-MDI Stethoscope/ 3M Littman II?

I was wondering if you know the difference between these two stethoscopes? I have heard a lot of good things about the Littman II, but I do not hear a lot about the MDF-MDI Stethoscope? Do you have any suggestions? Thank You!! -Violet P.S. Here is the stethoscope I’m talking about: MDF Stethoscope   (Disclaimer: RegisteredNurseRn.com […]

Companies Refuse to Accept Compact Nursing License

I work mainly in nursing homes, but I am seeing that several companies, including Manor Care, the largest, refuse to accept compact licenses. They demand that their employees get licenses in the state they are working in. How can this be legal and what can be done about it? -Chris This question was asked in […]

Failed Block 1 of nursing school. Am I cut out to be a nurse?

I recently failed Block 1 of nursing school at a community college. It was devastating. I took the first nursing course along with an Anatomy and Physiology II class (BIO202). I got a B in my BIO202 class, but I got a D in my nursing class. I only needed 5% more on my overall […]

Salaries of Different Specialties

I am currently planning on entering the nursing world, but am unsure on a specialty. There are a myriad of things I am interested in, if I were to become an RN, which specialty would have a higher annual salary? -Kiley This question was asked in the nursing forum section.

Changing Careers–ADN or BSN

I currently work in the defense community and am looking to change my career path. I have already attained my bachelor’s degree so I am at a loss for the best path for me in becoming a nurse. I have done some research and I know I can either do an accelerated BSN program or […]

NY Nurse: How to get first job with no job experience

Hi, I’m a Brooklyn, NY registered nurse and graduated with my associates in 2013. Going through job postings, I find that the vast majority of postings require experience ranging from a year to several years. (Although I’m going for my bachelors in nursing, I don’t see jobs that require a BSN but not experience.) Of […]

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Mastitis

This nursing care plan and diagnosis is for Mastitis related to breastfeeding. Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue. It is mainly caused by plugged ducts or milk stasis from breastfeeding. It is very rare a non-breastfeeding woman can experience mastitis but it does happen. However, for this nursing care plan we are going to […]

How to Become a Nurse

Are you interested in becoming a nurse? If so, you’re on the right website. We want to help you realize your dream of becoming a nurse. Nursing is truly one of the most versatile careers in the world. There are many different specialties and career options to choose from, and you can find a career […]

Nursing Jobs and Career Help

Nursing Jobs and Career Help: Graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX is just one of the steps of becoming a nurse. Then comes the other hard part: getting a job. This page is designed to connect nurses and nurse graduates with our most popular job help sections. Whether you’re a nurse with 20 years […]

Nursing School Help

Nursing school can be tough, but we’re here to help. This page was designed to give students quick access to some of the most popular nursing school sections on our website. Scroll through the page below to find all of the resources you’ll need to help you succeed in nursing school. You can get help […]

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Tracheostomy and Tracheotomy

This is a nursing care plan and diagnosis for Tracheostomy or Tracheotomy. It includes nursing diagnosis for: Risk for ineffective airway clearance, risk for infection, and impaired verbal communication. As a nurse you may encounter a patient who has a tracheostomy. In the medical setting you may hear it called a “trach”. A patient with […]

Nursing Care Plan for Cerebral Palsy

Hi this is an amazing site! I love it. Can you please assist with a care plan for a child with cerebral palsy, with spastic movements. -Tina This question was asked in the nursing forum section. If you want to view a video tutorial on how to construct a care plan in nursing school, please […]

How to be a RN

I really need to know all the information there is to be a rn and i was hoping this site could tell me that information? -Tashya This question was asked in the nursing forum section.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner vs Neonatal Nurse

1) What is the difference between a Neonatal Nurse and a Neonatal Practitioner? 2) If I complete my BSN in four years and take the NCLEX exam to be a RN, can I work while doing my MSN or will it be too stressful?….. Also, if I can do my MSN while working  will I […]

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