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...
If you are on this page right now, chances are you have typed in your browser, “how many hours a week does a nurse work?” or similar questions. If so, then you are at the right place because what we are going to talk about in this article will serve...
You might be a senior, or probably you know a senior who wants to take a big break from the norm. As a senior, you must have worked for years and have now retired. Now that you have more time on your hands, you are thinking of exploring the world...
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...