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...
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 we’re...
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, if not all nurses...
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...
Nurses must wear many hats. From caregiver and teacher to counselor and patient advocate, you will have to juggle many roles during your nursing career. While many people don’t understand or appreciate the various roles nurses play in the lives of...
Congratulations on becoming a CNA and choosing a career in the growing healthcare field! However, before you embark on this rewarding journey, you will need to answer and ace your nursing interview questions. Everyone knows practice makes perfect...
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-year student, nursing can be a rewarding profession, but it can also be a challenging one. Between working with demanding doctors, healing patients, and trying to reassure their worried families, it’s...