Nursing is such a huge and exciting field. No matter how much you know—there’s always more to learn, and the best nurses approach their careers with that mentality. If you get excited about the prospect of becoming a registered nurse (RN), you might well be wondering what exactly your nursing training will look like. What…
You already know that nurses make a big impact in their patients’ lives—it’s one of the reasons you’ve thought about joining their ranks. What you may not know is that in the face of the mental health crisis, RNs have a more important role than ever before. An estimated 43.6 million adults in the United…
If you’re looking for a career in an in-demand field, look no further than nursing. The profession is projected to grow by 15 percent through 2026, which is much faster than the national average for all occupations. As the healthcare industry strives to keep up with the strain placed on it by an aging population, more…
There are so many reasons nursing might appeal to you. If you want to help sick and injured patients, have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and serve as a solid role model for others in your life, nursing is an excellent way to make that happen. Entering the nursing profession has…
Nursing and teaching go hand in hand. Bedside nurses routinely educate their patients about treatments and help bring new members of their nursing unit up to speed. Educating others can be an immensely enjoyable part of the job, so it’s only natural to wonder what it’d be like to shift gears and become a nurse educator. …
Have you been seeing more tattoos around recently? A recent Ipsos® poll found that 30 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo.1 What’s more, that percentage jumps up to 40 percent for those aged 18–34.1 Once considered by many to be a taboo practice reserved for rebels, sailors and other rough-and-tumble types, this act of expression has…
As with the unique traits of this job, charge nursing has its own set of unique challenges. “In my experience, one of the more challenging situations as a charge nurse was being short-staffed,” says Paulson. “Keeping up with the demand was not easy and required some creativity!” With another layer of responsibility on top of…
You’re ready for a new career and a new adventure in your life. You’ve heard some about the potential benefits of the healthcare field, and with a steady need for nurses, being a nurse looks like it could be a promising career. One intriguing prospect for you could be taking up work as a travel nurse. If…
Most of us dread the thought of needles and IVs at the doctor’s office. However, if you’ve had a nurse who managed to do the job in one stick or have had the unfortunate experience of being poked several times in one visit, you know what a difference a well-trained nurse can make. When you’ve…
One thing wound management specialists and wound care nurses know is this work is intellectually challenging. With each patient you see, you need to continuously apply cell biology, chemistry and personalized communication, according to Thimsen. You need a strong understanding of tissue breakdown and patient needs related to nutrition, hydration, prevention and intervention strategies along…