If you're disciplined and you want to grieve the disciplinary action, it's a good idea to your have a copy of your nurse personnel record on hand. Read More

You may have more negotiating power, when it comes to nurse salary and benefits, than you realize. But know what your goals are before negotiations begin. Read More

One nurse’s research has created a waiting to bathe newborns policy for newborns in half of Advocate Health Systems hospitals. This includes Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., a Chicago Tribune news article reported o Read More

Millennials, the generation born between 1982 and 2000, have surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation, according to 2016 population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. As baby-boomers retire, managin Read More

Herzing University is addressing the demand for nurses in northern Illinois by expanding its network of nursing school's clinical partners in the area. Read More

Diagnosing tick-borne infections and the vast array of symptoms they cause often requires some detective work. These investigative skills are among the best assets of healthcare professionals, many of whom will be faced with a Read More

A reader asked about my blog on March 22, 2017, “Can an RN sue her nurse manager for defamation,” in which I wrote about filing a grievance using the employer’s policy. The reader wanted more general information about g Read More

According to an Amarillo Globe-News article published June 7, a nurse practitioner has been granted full practice authority in the state of Texas. Charlene Seale is a certified nurse practitioner at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medic Read More

Colorado Mesa University has added an online degree program for those interested in obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration. Read More

If well chosen, the people in our nurse networks light up our nursing careers like constellations in the sky. You'd be surprised at what you can gain. Read More

Legal blogger Nancy Brent responds to a reader with questions about patients' racial preferences for caregivers by drawing attention to a 2010 lawsuit. Read More

Violence against nurses and other healthcare professionals continues to make headlines, as nurses and legislators work to address the serious problem. Read More

A RN who allegedly acted in an insubordinate manner learns the hard way about the state board's power to discipline nurses and the tough appeals process. Read More

Ticks and the diseases they spread are advancing across the U.S. Along with Lyme disease, there are other tick-borne diseases we should all keep in mind. Read More

Nurse leaders don't have to stick to one leadership style. But they have find the right style to use at the right time to gain respect and success. Read More

Patients who take NSAIDs concomitantly with other medications for multiple chronic diseases may not be aware of the risks. Read More

Learn about your prospective employer before and after nurse interview When you come home from your first day at a new job, will you be energized by its possibilities or feel slightly sick to your stomach and anxious that you’v Read More

There is no doubt that school nurses play a crucial role in assessing whether child abuse, neglect or maltreatment is taking place or has taken place. Read More

Nurses will find tips on writing resumes, interview techniques, legal tips, continuing education modules and much more in the new nursing career guide. Read More

What do hospitals in Nebraska, England, and Ireland have in common? They have all felt the effects of the nursing shortage, but patient are paying the price. Read More

Nurses are vulnerable to potential liabilities linked to their profession. But there are legal to help protect your nursing practice and your livelihood. Read More

With more patients facing limited solutions to health issues, more nurses are exploring holistic healing methods to relieve pain or even treat disease. Read More

Falsification by nurses can lead to serious disciplinary actions including the revocation of the nurse’s license. But it can also lead to criminal charges. Read More

Suicide and the valuable role clinicians can play in its prevention is the topic of a new interprofessional continuing education course. Read More

Every nurse is called to be a leader, and some take on formal roles as nurse managers and nurse leaders. But these roles are hardly synonymous. Read More

Given two very similar job candidates, the candidate who nails the interview will likely land the job. These interview tips can give you the edge. Read More

The nurse faculty shortage could have grave implications. As the population ages and becomes more diverse, the demand for nurses will intensify. Read More

Tote bags and T-shirts are great during Nurses Week, but many organizations are celebrating by giving nurses real opportunities for career development. Read More

The DAISY Award and American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence have a shared goal — shine a light on nursing excellence. Read More

Seeing more nurses on boards is a vision shared by Chamberlain University and the Nurses on Boards Coalition. They've formed a partnership to get it done. Read More