Nursing burnout may affect some in the community but it doesn’t have to be your fate. Being proactive about your well-being can help ward off emotional exhaustion and keep you at your best—both at work and at home. Here are some strategies to maintain your zest for nursing: Put yourself first It’s just like how…
“The best things in life are worth waiting for.” You’ve likely heard it a million times, and while you get the sentiment, this old adage just doesn’t sit right with you. You know what you want, and you’re not one to wait around for it. You prefer life in the fast lane, plus you have…
You’ve been working as a registered nurse (RN) for a while now and your experience has only solidified your passion for the job. You love the fact that you get to truly help people—and even when the shifts are tough, you know your work is meaningful. There are so many reasons nurses invest so much…
It doesn’t take long for any patient who regularly interacts with a skilled nurse practitioner (NP) to acknowledge the critical role they play in healthcare. Across the country, NPs provide expert care to patients of all ages and backgrounds and are often a lifeline for underserved communities where access to quality care is limited. Whether you’re an…
As a working parent, nobody has to tell you what stress feels like. You’ve juggled school with raising your family and work and managed to make it through just fine. But what if all that stress evolves into something bigger? A phenomenon in the healthcare community—nursing burnout—has become just that. Everybody gets stressed out sometimes,…
Now that you have a better idea of the fundamental facts surrounding registered nursing jobs, it’s time to take a closer look at aspects of this role you might not find in a simple job description. We spoke with RNs across the country about their professional experience and found some unexpected aspects about the real…
When it comes to considering an Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN), it’s easy to jump to the end—the part where you’ve learned all the skills and are ready to start making a difference as a nurse. But what about all the nursing courses that get you to that point? What exactly will you learn in…
Taking a deep breath might seem simple. You even do it in your sleep. However, respiration—bringing oxygen into your body and removing carbon dioxide—is a complex process that requires many physiological components working perfectly in unison. When something goes wrong with the respiratory system, the effects can be debilitating or even fatal. Without proper respiration,…
If you want to make an impact in the world, working as a registered nurse (RN) is one of the most effective paths to a rewarding career. RNs provide critical medical care and work closely with patients in many exciting and meaningful specialized capacities. But what is the experience of an RN really like? In this article…
A few years ago, when you heard the word “hero” you first thought might have been about someone in a cape. These days, we know many of our heroes wear scrubs. If you want to make a difference in the world and in your community, consider the role of a critical care nurse. Critical care…