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A Day in the Life of a Nephrology Nurse
Nephrology Nursing consists of dynamic, diverse, and holistic care that is both challenging and rewarding.
Sub Acute Rehab Vs Skilled Nursing Facility
Are you a nurse thinking about working in sub acute rehab or skilled nursing? Let’s discuss the differences!
A Look Behind Bars: An Introduction to Correctional Nursing
When you think about nursing, you might picture a bustling hospital, a quiet clinic, or a cozy nursing home. But have you ever considered working in a correctional facility? Correctional nursing is an often-overlooked field that offers unique challenges and rewards. Let’s dig in!
How to Land an Ortho Nursing Job
If you dream of helping bones heal, an orthopedic job might be for you. Here’s how to land that ortho nursing job you want.
Top Tips for New Grad Nurses in the Operating Room (OR)
The operating room offers a fast-paced, technical, and exciting nursing career. Here are a few tips for new grad nurses in the operating room.
Orthopedic Nurse Job Description: What Do They Do?
Are you thinking of becoming an orthopedic nurse? What is the Orthopedic Nurse job description? Let’s look at this exciting career.
What Do Infection Prevention Nurses Do?
What do Infection Prevention nurses not do! There are a variety of titles that cover our job including Infection Control Practitioner, Infection Prevention Coordinator, and most often the Infection Preventionist, or IP. IPs now come from a variety of backgrounds including nurses, medical technologists, and public health professionals, but the profession has historically been dominated by nurses. In fact, Florence Nightingale is not only viewed as a pioneer of nursing, but also a pioneer of infection prevention and control. A day in the life of an IP is never boring.
What Do Nurse Anesthetists Do? (CRNA)
Ever wonder what it’s like to work as a CRNA? Join Nick Angelis, MSN CRNA as he discusses a normal day at work.
What Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Do?
If you’re considering working in the labor and delivery department as a nurse, and want to learn more about what their day-to-day really looks like, join our guest author, Brianna Babienco BS, RN, RNC-OB as she explains what labor and delivery nurses do!
What Do Nursing Home Nurses Do?
Many nursing students, as well as nurses in general, carry misconceptions about what it’s like to be a nurse in a nursing home. Many don’t really understand exactly what do nursing home nurses do, so let’s dig into what it’s really like to work in a nursing home!
What Do NICU Nurses Do?
If you’re considering working in the NICU as an RN and are curious about what a normal day looks like, check out this post – written by an expert!
What Do Emergency Nurses Do?
As many of you know, I am not an emergency department nurse. However, I receive many questions about emergency nursing. In going along with our “what do nurses do” series, Susan DuPont, fellow nurse blogger and emergency nurse, will go over a day in the life of an ER Nurse!
What Do Perioperative Nurses Do? An Interview with an OR Nurse
Curious about the world of pre-op, OR, and PACU nurses? Learn more about perioperative nursing from an expert!
The Future of Nursing: A Deep Dive into Nursing Informatics
As our healthcare system continues to evolve, the integration of technology into nursing practices has become increasingly vital. One exciting field that has emerged from this development is nursing informatics. In this post, we’ll explore the general definition, responsibilities, educational requirements, and qualifications for a career in nursing informatics. Additionally, we’ll highlight some of the […]