The Hug Heard Around the World

At the end of life, a hospice nurse walks a fine line of being respectful while at the same time providing information that helps families as they make decisions. Knowing how to guide the conversation along with gentleness, can provide families with much-needed support.
Read more

Become a nurse for change with an online degree from Concordia

With an online nursing degree from Concordia University Texas, you can achieve your educational goals without changing your work or personal schedule. Choose from an RN to BSN, RN to MSN or standalone MSN program to prepare for a career in leadership, management, informatics, public health, education and more. All programs take place in a collaborative environment that equips you for the next stage of your career. Discover a program that helps you become a leader for change at online.concordia.edu/allnurse.

Learn More!

When is OUR Parade?

I hollered myself hoarse at the amazing Super Bowl. I'm glad that they won and had a parade. BUT...where is the parade for those who take care of othes? When is the parade for the CNAs who get smacked every time they try to do care? When is the parade for the nurse who saves a life or holds the hand of a scared resident in the middle of the night? When is OUR Parade?
Read more

Hospital vs. Clinic

A very renowned clinic associated with a hospital has asked to interview me next week. Cons: Not having 3-4 days off a week; I will lose my hospital skills; I will lose 2.5 years seniority. I am nervous about leaving the hospital so soon. Also, I am thinking about going for my FNP and wonder if hospital experience is valued more/will help me more in school. I would love some input!
Read more

ABC's of Pediatric Respiratory Assessment, Part 2: Respiratory Distress

Children are so resilient. When they are sick, their young bodies compensate in amazing ways, often for quite a while- until they don't anymore. For any nurse who assesses pediatric patients, being able to identify respiratory distress and intervene before it becomes respiratory failure is a critical skill which can help save lives.
Read more

Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence?

Can someone please list the top 5 nursing specialties that have the most autonomy, where you can work on your own at least for most of the time without needing someone else's help or simply with nobody present with you?
Read more

The Sad Truth: Version 2.0

I recently wrote an article about my experience on attempting to find a nursing instructor position at a traditional four year university. The school I attended was called into question, because it was unknown to a member of the hiring board.
Read more

[Toon] Conditions in and out are frightful...

Some of our patients might think that hospital accommodations are equal to a luxurious Bed and Breakfast or a 4-star-get-away-package-deal vacation. NOT! LOL! But, have you ever been sick or injured and forced into a vacation?
Read more