We can all agree that nurses work hard enough as it is! So why do some nurses take on extra work to make the shift towards becoming a theatre nurse? I’m going to list three reasons why nurses in different fields take on extra training and education to get into working in surgery as a theatre nurse. Although the salary
Continue readingWhile all the resumes require a certain level of efficiency when writing, nursing resumes have an additional layer to work on. Nurses have to consider many professional and general resume tips. Although you might have a qualified education in nursing along with an experienced background, you will not be able to succeed unless you are first able to sell yourself.
Continue readingWhen Baby Boomers think about the new nursing graduates coming into their workplaces, they tend to envision a group of young, fresh-faced people who are eagerly awaiting the chance to work hard to provide the best in patient care. While that may have been true in years past, today’s new graduates often present a different profile – what does that
Continue readingNurses are at the center of care. It is our relationship with the people and their communities that facilitates optimized health outcomes. Throughout history, nursing, as a profession, has developed many theories and models of care that reflect a better understanding of the definition of health such as the social and behavioral determinants of health and the needs of individuals
Continue readingAs nurses, you work long hours whether on your feet doing direct care, writing budgets, dealing with staffing, traveling to see patients at home, or teaching the next generation of nurses. We know how varied your roles can be! Whether it’s spending hours on your computer, conference calls, and traveling away from home and family to conferences, or juggling household
Continue readingAs a nurse it’s easy to grow attached to patients especially ones in long term care. Here are a few things to remember when dealing with the grief of a lost patient. Remember It’s Your Job Patient empathy can be a powerful tool for making you a successful nurse, but it can also make loss more painful. When patients die,
Continue readingWith a 10 days to go until Christmas and if starting the New Year with a New Nurse Job is what you are after then take these twelve days of Nurse Job Career Goals steps to help you get prepared for your New Year New Nursing Career path. So what is the first step when looking for jobs in nursing? Day 1:
Continue readingOne reason to tell family and friends about your mental illness is to receive encouragement. Simply talking to someone sympathetic can reduce your stress level and improve your mood. Maybe you have mixed feelings. You might be afraid loved ones will judge you or feel uncomfortable around you. It can be very stressful if you’re afraid to tell people but
Continue readingWe all know that nurses have a highly stressful job. Being a nurse is comes with great responsibility. But, just like anyone else – even nurses have to take care of themselves. It is the rational thing to do – in the end, they take care of people every day – so they should consider taking care of themselves! This
Continue readingSocial media and other interactive online applications are dynamic and constantly evolving dimensions in modern society. These applications often cross public and private domains, inextricably linking both professional and personal lives. “The aspect of healthcare can be a very personal and private issue for some people causing severe contrast with the increasingly public world of digital and social media”. This
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