Courtney Miller

Caduceus. Nurse Symbol

Nursing Symbol: The Meanings and History

What are the symbols of being a nurse, and what is the history behind each symbol? There are many nursing emblems that represent this amazing profession. What are Nursing Symbols/Emblems? Are there registered nurse logos? Nursing is a profession...

The Nursing Model vs The Medical Model: Which is Better?

The Nursing Model vs The Medical Model: Which is Better?

Medical professionals who seek advancement in their career in healthcare may find it challenging to choose between the nursing model and medical model. Physician Assistants practice under the Medical Model while Nurse Practitioners or Advanced...

Survival Tips for Nurses Working the Night Shift

10 Survival Tips for Nurses Working the Night Shift

People get sick at every hour of the day and night and there has to be someone available to take care of them. That is why nursing is a twenty-four-seven job. To ensure that there is always a nurse to take care of patients, nurses take regularly...

What is a PRN nurse

What is a PRN Nurse?

So, you are looking into potentially becoming a PRN nurse. What does this mean, and is it worth it? The term PRN means “pro re nata” in Latin, and is used in medical terminology to mean “as needed.” Per diem, PRN, and casual nurses are all...

Benefits of Nursing Homes

9 Benefits of Nursing Homes

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...

How to check blood pressure at home without equipment

How to Check Blood Pressure at Home without Equipment

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...

Student in Grey Scrub

7 Awesome Benefits of Being a Nurse

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...

Equipment Nurse

Standard Gear and Equipment for Nurses

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...