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3 minute read As nurses well know, working in a medical facility eventually comes with working the night shift. Most RN jobs will eventually end up being required to work a night or two, though some work nights more consistently. Working nights and sleeping during the day is the direct opposite of your natural circadian rhythm. This can…
3 minute read As a nurse, you have the ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to protect your patients. At most nursing graduation or pinning ceremonies, it’s customary to recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge. In this pledge, nurses promise to do no harm and devote themselves to the welfare of those committed to their care. Elderly individuals are a…
3 minute read Long-term care refers to a selection of services that help meet the medical and non-medical needs of people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Oftentimes these conditions result from aging naturally. The services may provide physical and/or emotional support and are typically expected to be required for a long time. There are two types of long-term…
3 minute read As mandated reporters, all nursing professionals have the ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to protect the people in their charge. By reciting the Florence Nightingale Pledge upon graduation or pinning ceremonies, you as a nurse swear to do no harm and devote yourself to doing no harm while also devoting yourself to the welfare of…
3 minute read A CNA role is very important in almost every healthcare setting, especially in caring for the senior population in residential facilities. The CNA’s responsibilities are key to keeping a healthcare facility functioning optimally for the patients, other medical staff, and the hospital administration. As a nursing professional providing bedside, direct patient care, you must be…
2 minute read Being a nurse is an extremely demanding career with stress and trauma often coming at unexpected times. During the holiday season, this can make things harder than ever especially when having to work during holidays. Maybe you are feeling the direct impacts of a traumatic day at work or maybe weeks of stressful work without…
2 minute read If you are exploring alternative careers for registered nurses, nursing attorney and nurse writer may be two careers you should consider. As a RN, there are many stresses and challenges that can come with the job. There are extremely long, mentally exhausting days, and sometimes even gruesome patient injuries to deal with. If this isn’t…
2 minute read Thinking about providing care in the healthcare field? Earning a nursing degree is your first step to becoming an official nurse! A career in nursing is gratifying as you have the opportunity to make a difference in a patient’s life. You work alongside other talented nurses and bring someone back to health. In addition, nurses…
2 minute read These two forms of nursing provide different levels of care to all kinds of patients. Skilled nursing usually involves patients who require specialized care. Non-skilled requires patient care but not at a critical level and is often more relaxed. Skilled Vs. Non-Skilled Facilities Due to a more profound need for care in nursing facilities, a…
3 minute read Patients rely on your expertise and accuracy in bringing them back to health. Nursing involves writing and documentation to ensure patient health is kept on record. Writing is essential for every nurse as it communicates with patients, doctors, and staff. A patient is in better care when a nurse can write. When Does a Nurse…