Nursing Career Information

Nursing Career Information: This section includes important career information. You can learn about the types of nurses, such as nurse practitioners, LPNs, RNs, Midwives, and more. You can also find articles including information about nursing salaries, frequently asked questions about the nursing profession, board of nursing contact information, and more. So if you are interested in learning more about nursing careers, then you should find this section useful.

Do Nurses Hate Doctors?

Do nurses hate doctors? This is a common question people ask me. In all my years as a nurse, I can never recall hearing other nurses say that they hate all doctors or the doctor’s profession as a whole. Doctors have their scope of practice and role to perform, and nurses also have their scope […]

ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) NCLEX Review

ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication ACE Inhibitors. ACE Inhibitors are cardiac medications that lower the blood pressure by inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. It is vital the nurse […]

ACE Inhibitors NCLEX Questions

ACE Inhibitors NCLEX questions for nursing students! ACE Inhibitors are medications used to help lower the blood pressure. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology NCLEX question review […]

Med-Surg Nursing vs Progressive Care Nursing (ICU Step-Down)

Many of you will be graduating this semester, and you may have the opportunity to work on either a med-surg unit or a progressive care unit. Having worked in both of these areas, I thought I’d share some of the differences that you can expect. So what are some of the practical differences between med-surg […]

Do Grades Matter in Nursing School?

One question that struggling nursing students often ask is this: Do grades really matter in nursing school? That’s a great question. After all, it isn’t uncommon for a nursing student to have a bad semester or two, and if a nursing student barely passes a class, he or she might be wonder if that’s okay. […]

Nursing Interview Questions and Answers

Sitting for a nursing job interview can be a nerve-racking experience. Not only will you have to face a barrage of uncomfortable questions, but you will also have to deal with the anxiety of knowing that your response to those questions could make or break your chances of getting the job. Common Nursing Job Interview […]

Truncus Arteriosus NCLEX Review

Truncus arteriosus review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as truncus arteriosus. This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains truncus arteriosus NCLEX questions […]

Transposition of the Great Arteries NCLEX Review

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as transposition of the great arteries (TGA). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take […]

Nurses: How to Treat the CNA (Nursing Assistant)

As a nurse, you’re going to be working with many healthcare professionals. And one of the most important people on your team that you will be working with is the nursing assistant. These individuals are your eyes and ears! Nursing assistants may be called by various names, such as the nurse’s aide, nursing assistant, patient […]

Do all Nurses Work 12-Hour Shifts?

Many people wonder what type of shifts nurses work. Do all nurses work 12-hour shifts? The simple answer to this question is NO! This is one of the great things about the nursing profession. This career offers a wide variety of work schedules. Let me elaborate: Nurses can work 8, 10, or 12 hour-shifts. They […]

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) NCLEX Review

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as ventricular septal defect (VSD). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains […]

5 Nursing Job Hazards Every Nurse Should Know

What are the health hazards of being a nurse? Is nursing a dangerous profession? What health risks do nurses face on the job? Every job has its hazards, including the nursing profession. Nurses are subject to various occupational hazards every day on the job, and these hazards can be pretty serious (even deadly). Here are […]

How I Got My First Nursing Job (ICU Step-Down PCU Cardiac)

How did I get my first nursing job? How did I secure a job interview? What area of nursing did I work for my first job? I get asked these questions a lot by my viewers, so let’s get to it. How I Got My First Nursing Job My first nursing job started with my […]

Communication in Nursing: How to Talk to Other Nurses

Communication is an important part of the nursing profession. As a nurse, you’ll be communicating regularly with doctors, patients, and other nurses. Although it can be a little intimidating talking to other nurses, there are some things you can do to communicate more effectively. Communication Skills for Nurses These five tips will help you communicate […]

5 Common New Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

When you first enter the nursing profession as a new nurse graduate, it’s easy (and common) to make mistakes on the job. It happens to the best of nurses. Thankfully, you’ll learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of the nursing profession as you gain experience. Nevertheless, there are some mistakes you can avoid from […]

Cystic Fibrosis NCLEX Questions

This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that can cause complications with the respiratory gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems along with affecting the skin’s sweat glands. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other pediatric disorders, so be sure to check those reviews […]

3 Common New Nurse Struggles

So you finally graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX exam. The tough part is over, right? Wrong! There is still one more thing you must do: you must actually begin working as a nurse. It can be very stressful transitioning from nursing student to nurse, and new grads entering the workforce can battle […]

Do Nurses Clean Poop?

Do nurses really have to clean poop? This is a common question that some pre-nursing students (or those interested in becoming a nurse) sometimes ask me. The answer is…YES! Cleaning poop (stool) is definitely a part of a nurse’s job. It’s not the most glamorous part of the job, but it is a very important […]

Epiglottitis NCLEX Questions

Epiglottitis NCLEX questions for the pediatric patient. As a nursing student you will want to be familiar with epiglottitis. This condition most commonly affects children rather than adults, and is due to inflammation of the epiglottis. This can lead to respiratory distress and even death if not treated promptly. Don’t forget to check out more […]

Tips for Communicating with Doctors as a New Nurse or Nursing Student

As a new nurse or nursing student it can be nerve-wracking when communicating with a doctor. Many times it is because you don’t know how to ask for something for a patient. This can be because you’re new to the profession. Your gut tells you something is wrong with the patient, but you don’t know […]

Nine Reasons to Become a Nurse

People who are curious about the nursing profession often ask me the following question: “What are the benefits of becoming a nurse?” That’s a great question, and in all honesty, there are many wonderful reasons why you should consider nursing as a career option. In this article and video, I’m going to give you nine […]

Dealing with Bad Smells as a Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student, you’ll deal with your fair share of unpleasant smells. It’s just a part of the job. I’ve found that some nurses are extremely good at tolerating strong smells, whereas others have a very sensitive nose, which can activate their gag reflex. Many aspiring nursing students worry about this aspect […]

6 Tips for Dealing with Nursing Mistakes

Every nursing student and nurse stresses about making a mistake at some point during their career. No one wants or likes to make a mistake, but we are human and very prone to making errors. When you make a nursing mistake (whether it is big or small) you will deal with feelings of fear, depression, […]

Time Management Tips for New Nurses

Time management is an issue for many new nurses. As a new nurse, you have a lot of responsibilities that must be completed within a certain time frame, and you must be able to complete your nursing tasks while dealing with those crazy situations that come your way (code blues, accidents, confusion/combative patients, etc.). So, […]

New Nurse Anxiety Tips

As a new nurse you will experience some type of “new nurse anxiety“. It is so normal to experience anxiety as a new nurse graduate that I would say it would be abnormal not to experience anxiety. When I was a new nurse I experienced it, and the new nurses I have precepted over the […]

Nursing Information

Nursing is an exciting career choice with many different specialties and options for career growth. Not only is nursing in high demand, but you can also earn a competitive salary while doing what most nurses do best: helping others. This page will help you connect with our top article categories for nursing. Whether you’re interesting in becoming […]

Surgical Scheduler Salary, Job Duties, Education Requirements

Surgical schedulers, also called surgical coordinators, assist healthcare professionals by scheduling appointments and performing other important clerical duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical secretaries (including surgical schedulers) earned an average salary of $33,530 per year, and a median hourly wage of $15.50 per hour. Surgical Schedule Job Duties The most common job duties for […]

Student Nurse Technician Salary and Job Overview

Student nurse techs assist nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professions with basic tasks. These individuals may be called by different names, depending on the healthcare facilities. For example, some healthcare organizations may call them nursing assistants, orderlies, nurse’s aide, patient care assistants, nurse extern/intern, or other similar names. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]

Pursuing a BSN as a Second Degree

I am currently at a university obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. I have seen the option of accelerated programs for people who already have a bachelor’s, but my question is this: can I enter a program that is not titled as accelerated and have my previous classes go toward that degree and finish […]

Transitioning to LTC from Acute Care Nursing

I am considering a job as a charge nurse in a LTC facility, all my experience over the last 18 yrs has been in acute care. Any recommendations, if I am hired to ease the transition?