Kid, you made my day!

This is a story about a young man who took charge of his life and made an important decision that would provide lifelong benefit to his health and others. Having an open dialog with parents about vaccines is a battle I have to fight every day.
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67 Medications Every New ER Nurse Must Master!

Are you a brand new Nurse to the Emergency Room? Well you are in luck! Learn in this article about 67 medications you will be administering frequently in the Emergency Room. Not only will you learn about the go to ER medications, but you will also learn about some medication administration safety tips to help you succeed in the chaotic environment.
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Running on Empty

There are times in nursing when we begin to run on empty, when our emotional, spiritual and physical resources dry up. This article is a discussion about the importance of continuing to feed our spirits so that we are able to provide the best possible care to our patients.
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It takes a lot to make me angry.

This post is not as nursing related as I would like it to be, as I am only a student, but it does relate to stress management. The management of my stress specifically.
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"Male" nurse? Le sigh.

I try not to be too sensitive about stuff like this, but it is discouraging that even today people sometimes feel they have to preface the word "nurse" with the word "male," when their nurse happens to be a man.
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Advance your career today!

Nurses are always in demand but many specialties require an advanced education. allnurses has compiled information from some of the top online learning institutions so that you can prepare for that next step in your career path.
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[Toon] Late for work excuses

As Nurses, we've all probably been late a time or two. 30 feet of snow, car trouble, sick children, no babysitter ... the list goes on. But, potholes in the parking lot of the hospital? I can hear the Nurse supervisor now.
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