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15 Hobby Ideas for Retired Nurses
Retirement should not be boring or lonely. Consider these hobbies to keep your mind and body active, expand your social…
10 Must-See Movies Featuring Nurses
Check out these 10 must-see nurse movies that offer insight into the world of nursing.
Should Nurses Undergo Mental Health Checks?
Employers may reduce staff turnover and nurses may experience less violence in the workplace with mental health checks. Learn the…
How Nurses Can Use Social Media to Share Expertise
Social media gives nurses an excellent platform for sharing information and building community and connections. Review these steps to help…
Netflix Movie "The Good Nurse" Details the Story of Charles Cullen and a Flawed Healthcare System
The story of Charles Cullen revealed gaps in the healthcare system that potentially led to the death of patients. Take…
How Nurses Can Set SMART Goals for 2023
Did you know 91% of people don't reach their New Year's goals? Dive into how SMART goals for nurses may…
Health and Wellness Discounts for Nurses
Achieving your health and wellness goals is not always easy. Companies offer these health discounts for nurses to help lower…
Tips From Nurses on Working Holiday Shifts
Working holiday shifts can be challenging. Use these simple strategies to find greater peace and joy during the holiday season.
Vacation and Travel Discounts for Nurses
Time off work is important to protect your mental health. Enjoy these discounts for nurses and healthcare providers.
Nurse Health
How Nurses Feed Themselves While Working Shifts
Find out how to eat healthy while working long nursing shifts.
How Nurses Can Care for Their Mental Health Around the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be stressful and challenging for nurses. Check out these tips that can help lower stress and…
6 Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder as a Nurse
Seasonal affective disorder in nurses presents a challenge to professionals who spend their career caring for others. Consider these six…
7 Tips for Using Social Media as a Nursing Professional
Social media is a daily part of life. Yet, even seemingly harmless posts or images can lead to termination. Consider…
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Best Stethoscopes for Nursing Students
A quality stethoscope may be the most important piece of equipment a nurse buys. Choose from among these stethoscopes ranked…
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10 Monkeypox Myths Debunked By Nurses
Recent cases of monkeypox have led to several myths that may impact diagnosis and treatment. Keep up with accurate information…
How Nurses Can Cope With a Patient's Death
Death affects every nurse differently. We share tips from experienced nurses to help you cope with a patient's death in…
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Ask a Nurse: What Is the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine and How Is It Different?
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA, but it still may have challenges with heart inflammation like…
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Ask a Nurse: What Is Monkeypox and Should We Be Concerned?
Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that is endemic in Africa. Find out why recent cases in Europe and the…
5 Reasons Nurses Should Watch the "Who Cares" Documentary
"Who Cares: A Nurse's Fight for Equity" discusses health equity, representation, and how to become a better provider to mental…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Caring for Summer Sicknesses
Summer sicknesses may look different than traditional colds and flus. Pediatric nurses offer four tips on summer sickness and advice…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Child Internet Safety
Technology and social media are at your child's fingertips. Pediatric nurses offer four ways to keep your child safe on…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Bug and Tick Bites
While summer time comes with inevitable bug bites, some can be more serious than others. Pediatric nurses offer four tips…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Bicycle Safety
Riding a bike is one of the first tastes of freedom for children. Pediatric nurses offer four ways to stay…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Playground Safety
it's all fun and games until a child gets hurt. Pediatric nurses offer five tips on playground safety this summer.
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Protecting Child Hydration
Dehydration in children can happen faster than you think. Pediatric nurses offer four tips on keeping your kids hydrated this…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Sun Care for Children
Sunburns and sun poisoning in children can be serious. Pediatric nurses offer five essential tips on sun care for children…
For Patients
Summer Tips From Nurses: Pool and Water Safety
Summer time offers fun in the sun, but caution by the pool is essential. Pediatric nurses offer seven pool and…
For Patients
Pediatric Nurse's Guide to a Safe Summer for Kids
Pediatric nurse experts advise caregivers to take these steps to avoid accidents and injuries that can ruin summer fun.
Nurse Health
How Nurses Cope With Migraines (Tips for Nurses From Nurses)
Learn how nurses who experience migraines can manage and treat migraines while caring for patients.
5 Ways Partners Can Be Supportive While You're In Nursing School
Nursing school can be stressful and leave little time for connection. Consider these tips to support your partner while they're…
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Nurses Recommend Gifts to Give (and Not to Give) for Nurses Week
Sometimes Nurses Week gifts fall flat. This year, give the nurse in your life something that says, "I see and…
13 Tips for Love, Sex, and Dating as STI Positive
Dating with an STI can still be fun and exciting. Consider these tips for overcoming your anxiety of a positive…
Cervical Cancer and Black Women: When to Get Screened, Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For
Despite cervical cancer being treatable, Black women are more likely to die from late-stage cervical cancer than any other racial…
How to Navigate Dating, Love, and Sex With an STI/STD
Dating with an STI can still be fun and exciting. Consider these strategies to communicate with your partner and destigmatize…
STI/STD Awareness: Debunking Myths and Increasing Patient Education
Stigmas and myths surrounding STIs and STDs can impact patient care. Discover how nurses can address stigmas, reduce shame, and…
10 Influential AAPI Nurses to Follow on Social Media
Find out which Asian American and Pacific Islander nurses are paving the way for cultural awareness in nursing on social…
How Nurses Can Help in the Crisis in Ukraine
Many nurses are wondering how they can help during the Ukraine war and its humanitarian crisis. This guide explains how…
Myths About Seeing a Nurse Practitioner vs. a Doctor
Can a nurse practitioner be your primary care provider? Yes! Discover four common myths about NPs and the strengths NPs…
Tips for Dating as a Night Shift Nurse
It may seem like everything about being a night nurse is unconventional, but dating doesn’t have to be. Find out…
The Value of Critical Thinking in Nursing
Some experts describe a person's ability to question belief systems, test previously held assumptions, and recognize ambiguity as evidence of…
15 Books That Every Nurse Should Read
Discover the best nursing books for you or the nurse or nursing student in your life.
Top Tips From Nurses on Dealing With Burnout
Check out these tips from nursing experts on how to prevent and recover from nurse burnout and compassion fatigue.
COVID-19
5 Things to Know About Cannabis and COVID-19 According to a Cannabis Nurse
A recent study found cannabis compounds can affect COVID-19. These five takeaways can help guide patient care and future advocacy…
How Nurses Can Combat Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue can affect all nurses. Learn how to combat compassion fatigue, how to nurture and support yourself, and continue…
8 Tips for How to Thrive as a Nurse With ADHD
Living with ADHD can be a struggle for a nurse. Find out helpful work and study strategies as a nurse…
15 Nurse Blogs You Should Be Following
Blogs and podcasts teach you something new and often keep you entertained. These 15 nurse blogs answer many of the…
Nurse Activism: 15 Ways Nurses Can Affect Real Change
Nurse activism is an important factor in healthcare reform. These are 15 ways nurses can make a real difference in…
6 Effective Postshift Wind-Down Routines for Nurses
Using a wind-down routine after work can help lower your stress and reduce burnout. Three busy nurses shared their favorite…
12 Tips for Nurses to Deal with Pre and Postshift Anxiety
Even seasoned nurses may experience nursing shift anxiety. Consider these 12 tips to reduce your stress and potential for burnout.
20 Nurse Leaders Advocating for Health Equity to Follow on Social Media
Leaders can set the direction and inspire a vision for the future. These nurse leaders are shedding a light on…
18 Intimacy and Romance Tips for Busy Nurses
Romance and intimacy are important to a healthy relationship. Consider these 18 tips to help busy nurses and their partners…
10 Facts About Vaccinations and the Role of Nurses
Throughout the history of immunization, nurses have played a prominent role on the front lines of epidemics. Read on for…
10 Podcast Recommendations for Nurses
Podcasting is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and provides easy access to new information.The following top…
35 Instagram and Twitter Accounts for Nurses to Follow
You can use nursing social media to increase your knowledge and find ways to relax and get support. These 35…
Best Dog Breeds for Nurses
Nurses deserve to be greeted by a loving companion after a stressful shift. Discover which dog breeds are the best…
$15 Million Bill Signed to Protect Veteran Birthing Parents of Color
A recent law helps protect the maternal health of mothers and birthing parents who are also veterans. Find out more…
Tips to Help Nurses Pick New Year’s Goals
The new year is an opportunity to establish and achieve your goals. Check out these tips from nurses to help…
Professional Nursing Associations
Should you join a professional nursing organization? Learn how these organizations can help your nursing career and explore national, state,…
25 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Every Nurse
With new technology, nurses can find nearly all the information they need at their fingertips. These 25 must-have mobile apps…
How to Choose the Right Nurse Practitioner as Your Primary Care Provider
Nurse practitioners are qualified medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages. Learn how to choose the…
Guide to Telehealth Services and Seeing a Virtual Nurse
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way Americans live their day-to-day lives, causing people to re-evaluate old habits and start…
How to Avoid Food Guilt in the Holiday Season
Food guilt is the feeling you get after eating, especially during the holiday season. Want to learn how to overcome…
7 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays as a Busy Nurse
The holidays are challenging for nurses with a busy schedule. Find out how you can enjoy a joy-filled holiday season…
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40+ Gift Ideas for Nurses and Nursing Students
Show your appreciation during National Nurses Week (and whenever!) by giving your favorite nurse a thoughtful gift. Find a list…
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids: 5 Things Parents and Guardians Should Know
The Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children between the ages of 5-11. This is what parents and guardians…
COVID-19
Where to Donate to Support Nurses and Other Frontline Workers
Nurses and nursing students are fighting a war in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices against COVID-19. COVID-19 has claimed the…
Burnout: Why Nurses Need More Mental Health Days
Once they start their shift, nurses are immediately confronted with stress and pressures from administration, the loss of a patient,…
#AsaNurse Campaign Highlights the Nursing Experience
The #AsaNurse campaign uses social media to bridge the gap between the general public and nursing, the most trusted profession…
10 Nurses to Follow on Pinterest
Pinterest is increasingly being used as a search engine and is a popular social media platform for nurses. It offers…
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Ask a Nurse: I Was Arrested — Can I Become a Nurse?
Can I become a nurse if I was arrested? The simple answer is yes and no —it depends on your…
10 Tips From Nurses on Working Holiday Shifts
To help you navigate the season's pressures, we sought advice from experienced nurses on how to survive -- and even…
5 Ways Nursing Students Are Using Social Media
If you are studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing, there are many ways that you can use…
Is the Nurse-Doctor Rivalry Real?
In this guide, we spoke to doctors and nurses about their experiences with the nurse-doctor rivalry. These experts share insight…
Time Management Tips for Nursing Students
Many nursing students have out-of-control schedules and a vanishing social life. These time management strategies can help you achieve your…
9 Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos as a Nurse
With Día de los Muertos right around the corner, here are nine ways to celebrate the holiday with your nursing…
What to Know About Seeing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Looking for a mental health professional? Psychiatric nurse practitioners are trustworthy, professional, and trained to provide high-quality psychiatric care and…
At-Home Births vs. Hospital Births Compared
Are home births safe? Both home births and hospital births have a unique set of risk factors. Read on to…
Why is Emotional Intelligence Important?
Emotions are hardwired into all interactions. You really cannot separate your emotions despite the advice to do so. Antonio Damasio,…
5 Awesome TED Talks to Inspire Nurses
TED is a global set of conferences owned by the private nonprofit Sapling Foundation, under the slogan "ideas worth spreading."…
How Technology Has Changed the Role of Nursing
Learn how nurses use technology to enhance the level of care they deliver to patients and future technology trends in…
Learning Mode vs Protection Mode as a Nurse
I’m a Registered Nurse and Wellness Coach. Several years ago as part of my training as a wellness coach, I…
Pressed for Time? 3 Holiday Tips for the Busy Nurse
As a nurse during the holiday season you may find yourself blasted with a double whammy. Not only do you…
Special Discounts and Deals for Nurses
Check out this list of special deals for nurses, including nurse discounts, special offers, and freebies for nurses.
Taking Advantage of Professional Nursing Organizations
Professional nursing organizations provide many opportunities. Joining a nursing association offers the chance for nurses to excel in their careers…
Self-Care for Nurses
Explore the importance of self-care for nurses and ways in which they can promote physical, psychological, and social well-being.
The Importance of Mentorship for Hispanic and Latino/a Nurses
Mentorship in nursing is vital to developing the next generation of nurse leaders. Learn about Latino/a mentorship in nursing and…
Navigating Nursing as a Nurse Living With Disabilities
You may think a disability will prevent you from becoming a nurse, but learn how two nurses living with disabilities…
How to Manage Stress as a Nurse
Have you learned how to manage stress as a nurse? These 15 strategies can help reduce stress and protect your…
10 Crucial Soft Skills for Nurses
This guide details five soft skills for nurses that enable them to succeed in their careers and meet the AACN…
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Ask a Nurse: What Vaccines Do You Need Before Traveling?
Vaccinations protect you from getting sick while traveling, but which vaccines you need to travel domestically or abroad vary depending…
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What Are the Required Back-to-School Vaccinations? Nurses Explain Which Shots Your Kids Need and Why
With K-12 students heading back into the classroom this fall, families need to know which vaccinations schools require. Two experienced…
Should Nurses Be Forced to Get Flu Shots?
Concern for the health of patients has prompted many hospitals to require all of their employees to get the flu…
Maintaining Relationships While in Nursing School
Nursing school is challenging and can take up a lot of time. Consider using these tips to help maintain a…
How to Build Confidence as a New Nurse
Many new nurses struggle with anxiety. This guide provides useful tips for new nurses dealing with anxiety as they transition…
Are Nurses Much More Than Just Nurses?
discusses a nurse who first started working in oncology in Philadelphia as a student nurse in 2003. Since that time,…
A Nurse’s Health: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Nurses live to take care of others. In addition to spending their professional careers caring for patients many nurses extend…
Cosmetic Nurses Suggest Skincare Products to Use (and Which to Avoid)
Choosing the right skincare products can be overwhelming. This is what nurse estheticians suggest for healthy skin.
6 Must-Have Items for New Nurses
This guide offers advice from two nurses, each with a decade's worth of experience. Some nurse must-haves may surprise you.
6 Things TV Shows Get Wrong About Nursing
Ever wonder if TV and movies depict nursing realistically? Two professional nurses offer their opinions on the accuracy of Hollywood…
How Nurses Can Spend or Invest Their Child Tax Credit
Explore different ways nurses can use their child tax credit to get ahead financially, as well as additional information about…