Hurricane Laura Pushed Lake Charles Nurses to the Limit
If 2020 hasn’t been difficult enough, add Hurricane Laura barreling toward a hospital. The nurses were kept on their toes, but performed admirably.
4 Rs Strategy Offers a Fresh Perspective to Confront Ethical Challenges
Two nurses developed a four-step process to help nurses combat how ethical challenges affect them and keep them from affecting their patients.
Our 2020 nurse salary report can help inform your next career move
Our 2020 Nurse.com Nurse Salary Research Report offers current data to help you make your next career move. This report is sponsored by Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing.
Ambulatory care nursing — quickly evolving and in demand
Models of care have been transitioning from acute to ambulatory settings. And nurses’ roles in ambulatory care are changing, too.
Becoming a charge nurse: Are you ready to take the lead?
The role of charge nurse is critical for quality patient care, good outcomes, work-life quality for nursing staff and even organizational financial success.
Nurse-led study finds combination protocol shortens ventilation time
ICU staff at a U.S. hospital reported average ventilation time fell by nearly 50% when they used a protocol that combined three tools.
Case Management Specialists Guide Patients Through the Healthcare Maze
Demand for nurse case managers is increasing. Their case management skills in advocating for and supporting patients' recovery are highly valued.
What will it take to end violence against nurses?
More nurses are opening up about on-the-job violence.Some groups are encouraging the candid conversation to create awareness and come up with solutions.
RN in Ebola outbreak points out disturbing similarities to COVID-19 crisis
Cheedy Jaja compares his experience while volunteering during the the Ebola outbreak with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the mental toll on front-liners.
Study review draws needed attention to PTSD in nurses
PTSD is a growing concern for nurses in inpatient settings, according to a review of several studies that identified factors associated with PTSD in nurses.