There are plenty of good reasons to get the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine seems to trigger a wide range of responses even from healthcare professionals and individuals who are vaccinated in all other areas.
Patient dumping is not alternative to good discharge plan
A woman in a hospital gown is wheeled to the bus stop in freezing temperatures. Patient dumping is unfortunate, and it happens across the U.S.
BSN in 10 law features grandfather clause
The BSN in 10 law in New York has a grandfather clause that applies to many nurses. Understand what the clause includes to calm your fears.
Your continuing education records are only a few clicks away
With CE Direct by Nurse.com and OnCourse Learning’s, nurses can easily access their continuing education transcripts no matter where they are.
It’s a wonderful time of year — to take care of yourself
You may be thankful to have the means and energy to handle the holiday rush. But do you also take care of yourself through all the hustle and bustle?
New York governor signs BSN in 10 into law for nurses
Gov. Cuomo signs "BSN in 10" law requiring nurses earn a BSN within 10 years of initial licensure, which has many implications for RNs across the country.
Should you use an academic credential before completing the degree?
To ‘(c)’ or not to ‘(c)’? Each time I see a “(c)” behind someone’s initials, I pause and sigh. My advice: You shouldn’t do it, and this is why.
Nurses can play a role in preventing mass shootings
As appropriate, we share Facebook posts about praying and thinking of victims after mass shootings like last month’s Las Vegas Strip shootings. In the aftermath, some people demanded stricter gun laws. Others stated it was too soon to discuss any action, that first Americans needed to pause and reflect — and respect the mourning period. On
There’s a lesson or two in Utah nurse’s shocking arrest
A Utah nurse is arrested for doing her job. The incident is a reminder of why policies are in place and that protecting patients isn't always easy.
3 things I learned by going back to school
Everyone has a reason for going to nursing school and often different reasons for continuing education beyond that. I am one of the few RNs I know at my age who decided to become a nurse when I was in high school. Living in Washington state at the time, I participated in the Running Start