Moving On Up: Clinical Ladder Programs, are they really worth it?

Clinical Ladders are used by many institutions to recognize nurses as they progress from a novice level to that of expert.

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The Underestimated Benefit of Ancillary Staff

Recognizing the major advantage of having ancillary staff as part of the team in any healthcare setting. The assistance they provide to both patients and nursing staff can improve patient satisfaction, decrease rate of nursing burnout and increase overall unit efficiency.

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Get ahead with HMX online courses

Looking to take the next step in your nursing career? HMX Fundamentals online courses from Harvard Medical School can help you get there.

Our self-paced courses are led by Harvard Medical School faculty and feature interactive lessons that tie concepts to clinical applications. Get an inside look at patient interactions at Harvard hospitals, test your knowledge with regular assessments, and have a chance to earn a certificate to demonstrate your commitment to learning.

Applications are open through December 5 for winter courses in physiology, immunology, genetics, and biochemistry.

What Makes YOU a Pro RN?

I sat talking Crystal, a senior nursing student, as we wrapped up our time together. She had been following me around, learning about what it means to be a Faith Community Nurse for six weeks.

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3 Ways to Assess Your Wellness Literacy

Early in my nursing career, I remember developing frustration over taking care of patients who had conditions I sensed could have been prevented. Of course I wasn’t taking the greatest care of myself either at that time!

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Nursing Across State Lines: Telephonic Case Management and Licensure

Telephonic Case Management can be a fulfilling challenging career choice. Along with fulfillment, may come challenges related to licensure if your clients live across state lines.

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Non opioid pain options

I am on a med surg floor and recently I've had two occasions where patients were admitted to the floor and then asked for pain meds, both had been given dilaudid in the ED and that was the only prn pain med (other than tylenol for fever or pain).

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