Like most nurses, one of the biggest factors that can influence your career decisions is your salary. Knowing how much you can make is critical in planning your education and furthering your nursing career. It’s also important in deciding which state you should practice or even move to, if you are a veteran nurse with
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DECEMBER 29, 2020 The most venomous snake in the world is the inland taipan. The inland taipan is native to semi-arid regions of Australia. Based on the median lethal dose in mice, the inland taipan’s venom is by far the most toxic. Not only is it believed to be the most poisonous snake, but it
If you’re in the practice of medicine, there’s a good chance that you need to know the difference between when a patient has a true allergic reaction versus experiencing a side effect after taking a certain medication. In fact, it’s more likely you need to know it very well because an allergic reaction can be
The New Year is just around the corner and to many that means it’s time for a fresh start. It means saying goodbye to the year 2020 – which many won’t miss – and saying hello to a New Year with new opportunities to better his or herself with a New Year’s Resolution. So, what
Whether she is on high-tech rescue missions as a flight nurse in Colorado or on mission trips, providing care with few resources to people in villages in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Kelly Thompson, RN, CFRN, is known for making a difference in patients’ lives. Flight nurse Kelly Thompson, RN, holds an infant during her
Recently, a mental health condition known as bipolar disorder made front headlines when an “A-list” celebrity came forward and made his diagnosis known to the world. And although it’s been around for some time, do you actually know what bipolar disorder is? For many, many years, bipolar disorder was misconstrued with other mental illnesses and
People have been dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace for decades. Recently however, more individuals have started to shed light on this issue, which has prompted a strong movement of putting an end to this type of discrimination among the work force. In 2017 alone, nearly 7,000 charges alleging sexual harassment were filed
The nursing profession continues its push to increase the number of U.S. nurses with at least a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. This push comes as the demand for traditional on-site degrees wane due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns and online educational programs increase in popularity. Sooa Devereaux, RN So, how do nursing students
When COVID-19 made its way to the Navajo Nation in March, a combination of circumstances fanned its flames. And by May, the Navajo Nation — which covers an area of roughly 27,000-miles that includes sections of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico — had surpassed New York as having the highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in
Graduating from nursing school and getting your license is just the beginning of your career as a nurse. And if you’re at that stage now, you’re probably feeling nervous, anxious, and unsure about what to do next. Now, don’t feel embarrassed about that. All nurses felt that way during their first year in nursing. To
Sometimes, it takes a village to get personal protective equipment to the healthcare workers who need it during a pandemic. Rachel Smith, BSN, RN, director of nursing at Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, Colo., found that to be true for nurses and others working at the front lines for U.S. rural hospitals. But Heart4Heroes stepped
Heather Anderson, BSN, RN, Director of the Medical Surgical Unit at Adventist Health St. Helena in northern California, received an unexpected call soon after she arrived home from work on August 19. Heather Anderson, RN Anderson, a member of the facility’s disaster preparedness team, needed to return to the hospital immediately because winds had shifted
Although breastfeeding is said to be one of the best ways to give your precious little one the right nutrients he or she needs, it can sometimes be the most difficult. For many different reasons, mothers often find themselves between a rock and hard place trying to breastfeed their little one. But why is it
The story of the Health Wagon, a nurse-driven mobile health clinic that provides care to several thousand medically underserved people in the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, is one of great risk and greater reward. The Health Wagon, the oldest mobile health clinic in the nation, has delivered care to people in isolated towns along winding,
HESI is short for Health Education Systems Incorporated. This test is a series of exams that schools use to evaluate how competent you are in the content and courses found in several health science sectors. This is a computer-administered test that nurses schools use with a proctor overseeing it. So, how to study for the
Toni Wilburn, RN, thrives as a critical care nurse. And after 30 years in the profession, Wilburn thought she was prepared for anything. Toni Wilburn, RN But even this nursing veteran, who is a critical care nurse at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga., admits she never imagined a time when nursing would be so
As if the year 2020 couldn’t get any more stressful, the upcoming election has been the cherry on top of an unprecedented, unforgiving year that seems like it will never end. If you watch the news, have a social media account or even talk to your friends, neighbors or coworkers, chances are high that you’ve
OCTOBER 13, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has been a defining time for many people and nations around the world. Whether you know someone who has been infected by the virus or not, everyone’s way of life is being affected, from wearing a face mask in public to limiting social gatherings and restricting dine-in restaurant services.
If 2020 hasn’t been difficult enough for nurses, add a Category 4 hurricane barreling toward a hospital. That is exactly what happened in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 27, when Hurricane Laura hit Lake Charles, La., home of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Hurricane Laura’s winds of up to 150 mph ravaged local power
Here’s something useful for new nurses — a guide to medications for nurses. A nurse’s shift never ends without preparing and giving medications to patients. For this reason, mastering every little detail about medication preparation and administration is essential in improving your skill competency as a nurse. To help you with this endeavor, here’s your
While nurses and other medical professionals have always worried about bringing germs home from the hospital with them, the highly infectious nature of the coronavirus has made it more urgent than ever. Many nurses are wondering how they can keep themselves and their families safe and stop bringing germs home from work. If you’re a
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