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Cell Phones for Nurses?

Cell phones for nurses? Should nurses really use cell phones on the job? One of the most interesting shifts I’ve seen in my career is the widespread use of cell phones, smart phones, blackberries, and iPhones. Yes, technology has changed very rapidly. I can still recall years ago when pagers were the big thing. Now, […]

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Activity Intolerance, Anemia, Low Hemoglobin, Sickle Cell Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Pernicious, Aplastic Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency, and Thalassemia

This free nursing care plan and diagnosis template  is for the following condition: Activity Intolerance, Anemia, Low Hemoglobin, Sickle Cell Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Pernicious, Aplastic Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency, and Thalassemia What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a […]

Nursing School or Medical School?

It’s the age old question for any student considering a career in healthcare: Nursing school or medical school? Both have pros, and both have cons. There are great things about being a nurse, and there are terrible things about being a nurse. Likewise, there are wonderful things about being a doctor, and there are terrible […]

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Fluid Volume Excess, Fluid Overload, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Ascites, Edema, and Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

This online nursing care plan below includes the following conditions: Fluid Volume Excess, Fluid Overload, Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Ascites, Edema, and Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance. What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a nursing care plan? This care plan […]

Nurses Don’t Get Breaks?

Do nurses get breaks on the job? Or do nurses work relentlessly for hours and hours with no lunch breaks? Truth be told, nurses often go without breaks. I know I’ve worked 8-9 hours straight before with no time for a break. And I seem to recall at least one 12 hour shift where I basically […]

Nursing Care Plan, Diagnosis, Interventions Hyperthermia, Fever, High Temperature

This nursing care plan and diagnosis with nursing interventions is for the following conditions: Hyperthermia, Fever, High Temperature What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a nursing care plan? This care plan is listed to give an example […]

Why Credit Cards Get Declined?

My Credit Card Got Declined…Why? There are a number of reasons that a credit card is declined. Surprisingly, many credit cards decline for many different reasons other than insufficient funds. Many things that are out of your control lead to a credit card declining. Whatever the reason, a declined credit card is not the end […]

Nursing School Dropout?

Are you contemplating dropping out of nursing school for a semester or two? Or maybe you’ve given up hope and no longer feel like you have what it takes, and simply want to wave the white flag of defeat and drop out. There are many circumstances that can happen in one’s life that can cause […]

Nursing School While Pregnant?

Is nursing school a good idea if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant? This is a great question that pops up a lot of times. The fact of the matter is that yes, there are a lot of wonderful nursing students (and current RN nurses) who were pregnant during nursing school. However, I […]

Nursing School Loan Forgiveness

Student loans: They seem like a great idea at the time, but after graduation, when payments become due and interest starts pounding our checkbooks, reality hits. Sadly, many nursing students take on debt in hopes of achieving their dreams of becoming a licensed nurse. But when the debt begins breaking down your finances, can you […]

Will Hospitals Pay For Nursing School?

Will hospitals pay for nursing school? That’s a great question. Many nursing school students find themselves struggling to finance their education. In fact, many potential nursing students decide not to go to nursing school because they fear they simply cannot afford the tuition. Fortunately, there are many ways to finance your education, and many of […]

Does Nursing School Drug Test?

Do nursing schools drug test students? This is a common question that comes up from time to time. A lot of people these days are on prescription medications, and some even take recreational drugs to get high or feel a buzz. But when it comes time to enter nursing school, they are often worried if […]

Will I Survive Nursing School?

Are you considering going to nursing school? Or perhaps you are already enrolled and you are worried whether or not you will survive nursing school? No doubt you’ve probably heard horror stories or how hard nursing school is, how some people flunk out, and you find yourself asking, “Will I survive nursing school? Is nursing […]

Do Nursing School Clinical Count As Experience?

When you go to apply for a job, do nursing school clinicals count as work experience? This is a great question that a lot of students have when applying for their first job after graduation. Nursing school clinicals can be a great experience and they do help you to prepare to work as a nurse. […]

What is a BSN Degree in Nursing?

There are so many degree options in the field of nursing, so what is a BSN degree? What does BSN stand for? A BSN degree is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It is typically a 4 year program designed to equip nursing students with skills to become a Registered Nurse. It also allows students […]

Does Nursing School Go By Fast?

Does nursing school go by fast? Or does it seem like it takes forever to graduate from nursing school? That’s a great question and I think that it will really depend on several factors. For some students, nursing school will be very tedious and difficult , and it will be a struggle. For others, it […]

Does Nursing School Get Easier?

Does nursing school ever get easier? I’ve lost count at how many times I asked myself that when I was still in nursing school, and no doubt nearly every nursing student will contemplate dropping out of nursing school at some point. In fact, if you fail one test, or mess up during clinicals, you’ll likely […]

Can an RN Still Work as an LPN?

Can Registered Nurses (RNs) still work as an LPN? That’s a great question, and a complicated one in some ways. At first it seems common sense: Since RN is a higher license than LPN, it would seem like a no brainer than an RN could work as an LPN at any time. But things aren’t […]

The Mysterious Death Watcher Man: A Nursing Mystery Tale

The following is another nursing story submitted to us. The names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent (or guilty), and to respect the patient and nurse’s privacy, and to comply with HIPAA. The Mysterious Death Watcher Man: A Nurse Story Submitted by: The Nervous Nurse Girl My shift started out relatively normal. I punched in […]

Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis for Urinary Tract Infection, UTI, Bladder Infection, Kidney Infection, Kidney Stone, and Urinary Retention

This free nursing care plan and diagnosis example  is for the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection, UTI, Bladder Infection, Kidney Infection, Kidney Stone, and Urinary Retention. What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a nursing care plan? This care plan […]

Nursing Care Plan, Diagnosis, Interventions Risk For Aspiration, Impaired Swallowing, Ineffective Swallowing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dysphagia, Peg Tube Feeding, and Difficulty chewing.

This nursing care plan and diagnosis with nursing interventions  is for the following condition: Risk For Aspiration, Impaired Swallowing, Ineffective Swallowing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dysphagia, Peg Tube Feeding, and Difficulty Chewing. What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a nursing […]

I Received a Notice from RMB Debt Collection Services About a Debt?

Did you get a notice from RMB Inc. in the mail? Or did you get a call from RMB, a collection agency? If so, you are not alone. About a year ago, I received a notice from RMB about a debt they were collecting. Now this caught me by total surprise, because I am always […]

Nursing Care Plan for Impaired Skin Integrity | Diagnosis & Risk for Pressure Ulcers, Risk for Skin Breakdown, Altered Skin Integrity

Nursing care plan for impaired skin integrity (including diagnosis): The nursing care plan template below includes the following conditions: Impaired Skin Integrity, Risk for Skin Breakdown, Altered Skin Integrity, and Risk for Pressure Ulcers. What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop […]

Nursing Diagnosis for COPD | Nursing Care Plan & Interventions for COPD

These nanda nursing care plans include a diagnosis, and many interventions for the following conditions: COPD. What are nursing care plans? How do you develop a nursing care plan? What nursing care plan book do you recommend helping you develop a nursing care plan? This care plan is listed to give an example of how […]

PICC Line Removal | How to Remove a PICC Line | Clinical Nursing Skills

Nurses must make sure that a PICC line remains functioning properly and that the dressing around it remains sterile.  PICC lines are catheters that help patients maintain their good health.  At some point, patients must have their PICC lines removed so that they can continue to maintain their good health. Nurses must be prepared to remove PICC lines […]

Ways to Build Credit History Without a Credit Card

Ways to Build Credit History Without a Credit Card Building credit is one of the most important things that lenders can do for themselves in today’s economy. At some point, most people will have to depend on credit to make big purchases such as vehicles and homes. Consumers have to use credit to build credit […]

Can You Work In Pharmaceuticals With a Nursing Degree?

Can you work in pharmaceuticals with a nursing degree? That’s a great question. One of the things that I love about nursing is that you have an almost endless supply of job opportunities with good pay and high demand. If you ever feel yourself doubting your decision to major in nursing, then you should remind […]

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