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IV Nurse Day - January 25th These RNs are responsible for each step of infusion therapy: IV placement, site reaction and treatment, monitoring patient status and knowledge of multiple IV therapies. Read More

January is Blood Donor Month! January is the month chosen by the American Red Cross as Blood Donation Month to honor the people who donate blood and platelets and also due to the fact that this month is historically low for donations Read More

National Nurse Anesthetist Week - January 22-28, 2017 What is a nurse anesthetist? What are the restrictions of an anesthetist vs an anesthesiologist? What kind of training is involved? Where can you work/where do many work? What are some benefits of the job? Read More

There is nothing we can do The writing captures a common experience when a serious illness cannot be cured and provides insight into communication around serious illness. It offers wording a nurse can use that elicits a positive message. Read More

Tipping (Sacred) Cows and Evidence-Based Practice Part II Do you ever wonder if you are following the most recent evidence-based care for your patients? Read here and find out. Caution-first and foremost, follow your facility’s procedures and policies. Read More

What are you an “expert” in on your unit? Becoming the “go-to” guy/gal for ... No one can be an expert in everything but being a professional nurse means finding a specialty and spending your career learning all that you can to advance the delivery of care and promotion of best outcomes. Read More