Of the growing number of fields actively using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—including finance, manufacturing, marketing, and customer service—the field that arguably makes the most significant impact in our lives is healthcare. AI is supporting all healthcare sectors, simultaneously making nurses more efficient, elevating their level of care, and improving patient outcomes. Here we’ll examine some…
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Every year, over 150,000 registered nurses (RNs) graduate from nursing school, ready and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients. They’ve spent up to four years preparing for this moment, poring over textbooks, completing clinicals, and mastering skills. But when it comes time to face the challenges on the hospital floor or…
“Access to basic quality healthcare is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation.” –Former Congressman Ed Pastor The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-seated issues in healthcare, particularly inequities in access and the challenges of serving uninsured populations. It also opened our eyes to the potential for a flexible healthcare system, as seen in the…
Imagine yourself 10 years from now. What does your nursing career look like? After years of hands-on patient care, are you ready to step into a more advanced and impactful role? With so many advanced nursing roles to consider, finding the right path can be challenging. If you’re dedicated to elevating the quality of care…
Most people, regardless of their profession, have probably heard of HIPAA through their interactions with healthcare professionals or those of their loved ones. For those outside the healthcare field, HIPAA is often shorthand for patient privacy, but what does HIPAA mean for a nurse? Having a sufficient understanding of HIPAA is critical to your nursing…
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s perception of ‘normal’ underwent a rapid transformation. Suddenly, adults and students found themselves working from home, encountering shortages of essentials like toilet paper and sanitizer, and witnessing the widespread adoption of face masks in public spaces. However, it wasn’t just children and parents adjusting to online…
Most of us are diligent when it comes to handwashing, whether it’s after using the bathroom or before chopping veggies for dinner. Washing our hands can do wonders for sanitization, getting rid of all those pesky germs and bacteria and preventing them from spreading to surfaces and other people. Funny thing, though—it wasn’t always like…
The first professional many people encounter in a healthcare setting is a nurse, whether in a doctor’s office, the emergency room, on the phone, or in community outreaches. Nurses have vital roles in our healthcare system: providing care, advocating for patients’ rights, and advancing healthcare through research and education. Being a nurse has many challenges…
Whether you’re just beginning your nursing journey or you’re already a licensed RN, you’ve likely noticed that nursing is not a one-size-fits-all career path. Not only are there seemingly endless specialties to choose from, there are also a variety of nursing titles, from RNs to BSNs and even DNPs. This begs the question: What is…
Nurses are the key to a working healthcare system and one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners have the highest projected growth rate of any occupation in the U.S., increasing by 46% by 2031. This number will become even higher as our population ages. …