The country needs more NPs. Nurses who complete an MSN nurse practitioner program can then specialize in pediatrics, family practice, oncology and more. Read More

Thirteen nurses from Christus Health System in eastern Texas headed San Antonio to help colleagues deal with Hurricane Harvey's wrath. Read More

September is National Sepsis Awareness Month. Several organizations are educating the public and healthcare professionals on how to prevent the condition. Read More

Nurse researchers will find out whether a web-based tool can actually help curb patients' use of opioids for chronic pain and reduce opioid addiction rates. Read More

A Utah nurse is arrested for doing her job. The incident is a reminder of why policies are in place and that protecting patients isn't always easy. Read More

Nurses and other medical professionals are lining up to give of themselves toward the rescue and recovery happening in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Read More

Nurses and physicians in the National Guard are being called to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, while other nurses make their way to Texas. Read More

Passive job seekers may not be consciously looking for another job, but they might switch employers if the perfect position came their way. Read More

Nurses and physicians in the National Guard are being called to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, while other nurses make their way to Texas. Read More

Nurses go to work each day to make a positive difference. They shouldn't expect to be victims of workplace violence from patients or colleagues. Read More

Do you verbally criticize or name-call colleagues? Do you use ethnic jokes or slurs? Find out if you're in danger of becoming a bully. Read More

Staffing, patient safety, budget woes — nurse leaders have a ton of responsibilities to juggle and problems to solve. It's enough to cause some sleepless nights. Read More

A study says 45% of nurses have been verbally harassed or bullied. But nurses can stop the bullying before it affects their practice or their patients. Read More

For home care nurses whose workplaces are patients’ homes in sometimes unfamiliar or unsafe neighborhoods, the threat of workplace violence is real. Read More

“People are often stunned when they hear about the frequency of workplace violence in nursing. ... these incidents occur behind curtains or closed doors.” Read More

A nurse disciplined for a DUI that occurred years before she entered nursing asks for Brent's input. The case shows boards of nursing's disciplinary power. Read More

Healthcare workers are at high risk for serious workplace violence. The problem is more common in healthcare settings than in private industry. Read More

While not an actual degree, nurse certification in your specialty may make sense You want to take that next step on your career path and you’re wondering what it should be. You are asking yourself whether the time is right to Read More

As nurses, we work in one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. Workplace violence is just one of the hazards that pepper our work. Read More

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