Compassion fatigue has been recognized as a phenomenon in clinicians for decades. Here an RN talks about how to manage compassion fatigue.
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What is the Prone Position Used For?
Have you wondered what is the prone position used for? This article will focus on prone positioning and the reasons why we use it.
I Hate Being a Nurse – What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Have you said, I hate being a nurse? Use these tips to help prevent or move past nursing burnout so that you can get back to enjoying your job.
Often Overlooked IV Tips For Nurses
No matter how much experience you have, IV insertion can be a challenge. Here are my top often overlooked IV tips for nurses.
Different Ways Nurses Draw Blood for Labs
Drawing blood may seem straightforward from the patient’s perspective, but there are actually many different ways a nurse can approach it. Here, an RN breaks down the various options
Becoming An Awesome Nursing Preceptor
Nursing preceptors are a vital component of the nursing education process. Preceptors play a role for nursing students and new graduate nurses as they orient to the floor and get acclimated to the hospital. A nursing preceptor may be involved with a preceptor for a day or several weeks. The preceptor role can vary slightly, […]
Symptom Media: Redefining Mental Health Education and CE Courses
Symptom Media began as a collaboration between mental health experts and filmmakers, focusing on visual education for mental health education.
Phlebotomy Tips for Nurses
Phlebotomy always presents challenges. Here, an RN gives you some important phlebotomy tips for nurses and practices to make it less nerve-racking.
Types of Nursing Assessments Every Nurse Needs To Know
Learn about the different types of nursing assessments that nurses need to perform. Here’s what you need to know about each type of assessment.
Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessments versus Focused Assessments
An RN breaks down the difference between two common assessments: head-to-toe nursing assessments and focused, when you would use each, and what to look for.
2021 Nurses Week Giveaway and Freebies
2021 Nurses Week Giveaway and Freebies. 2021 Nurses Week Giveaway and Freebies. Get the scoop on all the freebies and enter to win the 2021 Nurses Week giveaway.
Left MCA Strokes: What Happens With Strokes Involving the Left Middle Cerebral Artery
The middle cerebral artery (MCA) affects a lot of body functions. Here’s an RN to discuss what happens with left MCA strokes.
What is Telemetry and Telemetry Lead Placement?
Telemetry nursing is a very specific and advanced field of nursing. Learn all about telemetry, telemetry lead placement, and what telemetry nurses do.
The Middle Cerebral Artery – Areas of the brain that supply the MCA
The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is an important part of brain function. An RN goes over the areas of the brain that supply the MCA and what can happen when it’s blocked.
MCA Stroke – What Can Go Wrong with the Middle Cerebral Artery
Wondering what the difference between a regular stroke and an MCA stroke is? Here an RN breaks down what an MCA stroke is and how it impacts patients.
What it’s Really Like on an Ortho Unit
Wondering what it’s like to be on an ortho unit? Here is a quick overview from an RN to get you up to speed on what it takes!
Tips for Cardiac Nurse Assessment
Here are some pre- during- and post-cardiac nurse assessment tips from an RN to help you navigate full body assessments and improve your patient care process
What’s it Like to be a New Nurse
Wondering what it’s like to be a new nurse? Here are four helpful tips from an RN to help you navigate the new job
Tips for Studying in Nursing School
Nursing schools are notoriously tough. Looking to make nursing school easier? Here are four tips for studying in nursing school from an RN to help.
Ortho Nurse Duties: What Does An Orthopedic Nurse Do?
Learn all about the responsibilities and ortho nurse duties. We’ll answer the question, what does an orthopedic nurse do.