Why Should I Care About Nursing Law and Where Does It Come from?
One of the purposes for the posts on this site is to give you important information that can impact, protect
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Nurse Guidance
Re-Think Sign-on Bonuses and Wait to Take the NCLEX
Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse looking for a new job, or even a savvy nursing
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Remembering the Basics in Home Health Nursing
Home Health Care “breeds” some very special nurses that enter into our community away from the hospital setting. They are
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Why didn’t they say it like that? – Health Literacy
I was working at a teaching hospital and rounding with the neurology team when we came into J’s room. The
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A Few Months Into My First Nursing Job
A few months into my first nursing job I met Michael, the patient who put me on the road to
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Hail to the Male Nurse
I just want to give some recognition to all the male nurses in the nursing profession. I remember back when
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The Man in the Red Hat
A few years ago I lived in a trendy downtown condo on a busy street in Portland, Maine. I loved
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Is Your Employer’s Liability Coverage Sufficient?
Even though your employer offers RNs company provided liability insurance, it is worth asking yourself if that is sufficient or
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I Will Care For Her
It was change of shift and the break room was bustling with people. The night shift looked worn out and
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Lessons Learned: Listening when they say “I don’t feel right”
I would have to say, when I graduated and passed my Family Nurse Practitioner certification, I became nervous about diagnosing
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