Diseases and healthcare needs don’t recognize state borders. Take COVID-19, for instance, when hospitals across the country faced staffing shortages and urgently needed licensed medical professionals. Fortunately, the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allowed nurses to practice across state lines with a single license, making it easier for them to respond to areas in need. So,…
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Long hours, late nights, and sore feet are challenges that have plagued nurses since the time of Florence Nightingale. However, the advent of the 21st century has brought with it a new set of challenges that nurses must learn to overcome if they are to rise through the ranks, and there’s no telling what challenges await…
Every nursing shift brings surprises—patients with unexpected symptoms, emergencies that demand split-second decisions, and the challenge of juggling it all. That’s where critical thinking comes in. It’s more than a buzzword: It’s the difference between reacting and leading. In this article, we’ll break down why critical thinking is essential for nurses and how you can…
A community health nurse, also known as a public health nurse, makes the health needs of an entire population their priority. Whether treating an entire family or a single patient, community health nurses provide direct care, promote disease prevention, and advocate for underserved populations. They’re more than bedside caregivers; they’re leaders dedicated to promoting and…
Kindness plays an underappreciated role in healthcare. Nurses who are able to show compassion can better connect with and provide for patients. There’s just one problem: Kindness can be in short supply in the medical field, where stress and burnout are very real problems for nurses and other healthcare providers. As a registered nurse (RN),…
As the United States becomes increasingly multicultural, education must address the topic of multiculturalism so that degree holders will be properly prepared to serve the needs of our diverse society. Nurses interact with a diverse range of people on any given day. With an awareness of multicultural populations, nurses will be able to provide more…
Technology is transforming the way nurses learn, study, and deliver care. From NCLEX prep tools to clinical communication apps, today’s nurses and nursing students rely on a wide range of digital resources to stay sharp and efficient. Whether you’re preparing for exams or managing patient care, mobile apps and education platforms can help you work…
As a registered nurse (RN), you provide invaluable care and compassion to patients in their most vulnerable moments. You administer medications and treatments, advocate for your patients, and often serve as the steady hand that keeps things running. You are, arguably, the backbone of the healthcare system. But you’re more than that. You’re a caregiver,…
No two patients are exactly alike. Different symptoms, different diagnoses, different treatment plans. Another key difference? Their cultural background. In the U.S.’s increasingly diverse healthcare landscape, nurses regularly care for patients from all over the world, and their values, beliefs, and expectations aren’t always the same. Just like a treatment plan should be tailored to…
Nurses work and live in two separate worlds. In one world, they’re caregivers who often put the needs of patients before their own. In the other, nurses are steadfast friends, caring family members, and lifelong learners—individuals striving to find fulfillment in their personal lives. When worlds collide and nurses are unable to balance the contrasting…
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