nursing specialties

A Look Behind Bars: An Introduction to Correctional Nursing

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!

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What Do Infection Prevention Nurses Do?

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.

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What Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Do?

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!

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What Do Nursing Home 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!

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What Do NICU Nurses Do?

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!

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