My first year as a nurse was a roller coaster ride
My first year as a nurse (and the emotional rollercoaster) began three weeks after my June 2017 graduation. Happiness, anxiety, nervousness, I experienced them all — frequently.
Improper observation accusations are legal minefield for nurses
Monitoring patients is a fundamental part of nursing practice. Improper observation of patients can result in an injury or death and can place nurses in a bad position legally.
What to expect when your nursing license is suspended
A suspension of one’s professional nursing license is a serious discipline. Only a revocation is grimmer. Although any professional licensure discipline may present problems, a suspension raises unique complications.
Are you a micromanager? Why that’s not a good thing
If you're not delegating, you may be a micromanager. A workplace that’s micromanaged can have many problems, from employee unrest and job dissatisfaction to low morale, increased turnover, attrition, increased vacancy rates and more.
Did a hostile work environment cause a nurse to resign?
A nurse quit her job after her nurse manager accused her patient care missteps. The nurse manager and CNO wanted to fire the nurse, but she resigned first because of what she described as a “hostile work environment.” She wondered if she had any legal grounds to pursue that claim.
Shared governance thrives when nurses step up and participate
Progressive shared governance models endure and keep appearing because they redistribute authority among staff and management in a way that empowers nurses. And their value becomes more apparent as time goes by.
Defaulting on nursing student loan payments can cause major headaches
A nurse inadvertently defaulted on her nursing student loan. Although the situation was quickly remedied, the record of her temporary suspension became public record.
There are plenty of good reasons to get the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine seems to trigger a wide range of responses even from healthcare professionals and individuals who are vaccinated in all other areas.
Enjoy the perks of nurse certification
According to Nurse.com’s survey, 40% of American nurses are certified. But more nurses may want to pursue nurse certification, when they know the perks.
Medication administration in long-term care is complicated
The medication administration process is not to be taken lightly. It is highly structured and regulated by standards of nursing practice.