As people get older, they become more dependent – they need more care and support from others. This need for more attention tends to put a strain on their loved ones, and most people fall short of the ever-increasing demands of their elderly ones...
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Work has become an integral part of the world in which we live. Most people work very hard, so regular visits to the doctor for a full health check are a thing of the past. However, it is important to monitor vital body functions. So today...
The Gallop Poll has rated nursing as the most trusted profession for 15 years in a row. Nursing is a fantastic choice for both first and second careers and provides meaningful work experiences in addition to offering excellent pay and great benefits...
A nursing career has options. There are many different career options under the umbrella of nursing. Each nursing job can vary vastly, but all of them have similarities and rise from a core of common nursing knowledge. Most...
No-one would ask a marathoner if any old shoe would do! Nurses complete their own kind of daily marathons and footwear is as important to a nurse’s foot health as it is for a marathoner. Marathoners may debate which shoe ranks supreme, but none...
Google the top five nursing schools in the United States and pages and pages of results will upload.
There seems to be a lot more than five nursing schools jockeying for the position in the top five!
Nursing burnout is described as disengagement. It differs from experiential stress in nursing as burnout usually implies disengagement from caring, and nursing stress usually results from caring too much. It is important to define these as they are...
Being a nurse is tough enough. Between anxious patients, emotionally distraught families, and the complexities of working with demanding doctors and dozens of co-workers each day, the last thing you need is sore feet halfway through your shift! In...
Watches do more than tell time. In the case of nurses, they can also save lives. In fact, many nurses view watches right up there with stethoscopes and pulse oximeters as vital nursing instruments. When searching for the best watches for nurses...
A good pulse oximeter can be a nurse’s best friend. In fact, next to the stethoscope, it’s arguably the most used tool for nurses in hospitals and doctor’s offices around the globe. Equipped with the best pulse oximeter, you can quickly and...