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The Effects of Illegal Drugs on the Heart

The Effects of Illegal Drugs on the Heart

Illegal drug abuse and addiction have become an incredibly dire problem across the country, affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Drugs that are sold for recreational use and are not legally approved present a whole host of serious and often deadly consequences, particularly in terms of how

Social Media Rules for Nurses – Covering All Your Bases

Social Media Rules for Nurses – Covering All Your Bases

Let’s face it. Social media has become an integral part of our lives, both personally and professionally. But while individuals in some industries may enjoy free reign when it comes to posting publicly, those in the health care industry must adhere to much more stringent rules. In fact, the

8 Ways to Stand Out as a Nurse

8 Ways to Stand Out as a Nurse

Congratulations! All the hard work you put in to complete nursing school has finally paid off. Whether you’re entering your first year or you’ve been plugging away for a while, the next logical step is carving out a name for yourself. After all, you’re certainly not the

10 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Nursing

10 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Nursing

As a newly certified nurse, you may have thought the toughest road you had to face in your new career was finishing school. While that was certainly a challenge, many seasoned nurses will be the first to tell you that it’s the initial year in nursing that can be

How to Calm Your Nerves and Nail Your First Nursing Interview

How to Calm Your Nerves and Nail Your First Nursing Interview

As an aspiring nurse, you may feel you’ve already mastered the art of managing your emotions. When it comes to patient care, you are calm, confident and capable. But for many new nurses, that ability to manage stress and anxiety does not necessarily translate over to the interview process.

The A to Z of Head-to-Toe Assessments

The A to Z of Head-to-Toe Assessments

Working in the medical field requires a great amount of memorization and recall – a particularly challenging feat when you are faced with managing an emergency situation. In these instances, every second does, indeed, count. The ability to quickly and accurately determine a patient’s status ensures the proper care is

8 Steps to Bring Your Nursing Career to the Next Level

8 Steps to Bring Your Nursing Career to the Next Level

Nursing can be a very rewarding profession that offers a number of great benefits, including flexibility and job security. Nurses can be found in a wide variety of settings, from hospitals and doctors’ offices to nursing homes, long-term care facilities and even schools. But as with any career, there often

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

While being a nurse can be highly rewarding, the job itself can also be incredibly stressful. On top of the plethora of daily duties on your plate, there is the very real pressure of having the health and wellbeing of other human beings in your hands. Add to this the

Nursing Tips: Surviving the Night Shift

Nursing Tips: Surviving the Night Shift

Working through the night isn’t something for the faint of heart. Add in the pressure of delivering care that could potentially mean the difference between life and death, and you’ve got quite a stressful situation. Whether you’re new to the nursing field, were recently assigned to a