New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

Looking and finding that first nursing job can be a long and stressful journey for new grads. The reality shock can be overwhelming and cause some to give up hope too early. Read on to discover some of Nurse Beth's helpful tips.

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Scholarships Available for Simmons’ Online MSN

Licensed RNs, earn a Master of Science in Nursing online from Simmons University in as little as two years. With Nursing@Simmons, you can advance your career from Registered Nurse to Family Nurse Practitioner while caring for patients in your community.

Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

Many nurses find it difficult to work 12 hour shifts both physically and cognitively. Research has shown working 12 hour shifts often effect nurses’ critical thinking, productivity and job satisfaction which impacts patient care and patient safety.

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SO many school nurse positions available right now

It's crazy, it took me forever to find a job as a school nurse in 2015 and I finally found one. Now my current (new in September) position was a lucky find, but all of a sudden I am seeing seriously every school district (including the one where I work) within 25 miles is desperate for school nurses.

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How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant

There are many times I am asked, “How can I become a legal nurse consultant?” Actually, you already are!

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Rapid response

I have a question for my very highly educated fellow nurses. I took my 98 year old father to the ER 10 days ago for respiratory distress. He was previously ambulatory, able to walk with a rolling walker, alert and oriented x4.

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How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

Nursing needs some help. What do you think will help improve the profession?

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