How should one note their credentials after their name? Why do nurses feel the need to even do this? Let me answer these questions for you. Read More

Hackers want electronic health records and they’re targeting smaller institutions with less protection in order to get them, according to experts. Read More

American RNs are the highest compensated nurses in the world, with some nurse earning six-figure salaries. The question remains, is it worth it? Read More

Helping a troubled patient If you are an emergency nurse, you practice within the requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. However, the nurse in the following case made a patient care decision that m Read More

The Society for Vascular Surgery released a list diabetes vascular complications. Nurses can use the list to educate their diabetic patients. Read More

A study released by the CDC revealed 95% of males who tested positive for the Zika virus were free of the virus after three months. Read More

A report indicates that by 2035, heart disease will cost the U.S. $1.1 trillion and nearly half of population will have some form of the heart disease. Read More

A nurse has an unresolved case state workers’ compensation claim. She believes those involved are “passing the buck," so the claim remains unpaid. Read More

There is a an even larger disparity for cervical cancer among African-American women than originally thought, according to an article on a recent study. Read More

Two nurses went beyond the call of duty to reunite a lap dog named “Houdini” with her owner, a resident at the facility — with the help of the local police. Read More

A nurse scientist and an engineer created a smartphone application for patients with heart failure that helps make the right choices about their health. Read More

A nurse asked if she could sue her nurse manager over false statements about her nursing care that resulted in a transfer and a medical leave of absence. Read More

Nurse.com is sponsoring the AACN's Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Lectureship Award for the third consecutive year. Read More

If you know some men with the right stuff to become nurses, encourage and support them. You could make a difference by supporting men in nursing. Read More

The incidence of mumps is on the rise, and health officials have warned the public of a potential nationwide outbreak. From January 1 to February 25 2017, 37 states and the District of Columbia in the U.S. reported mumps infectio Read More

Nurse collect and donate diapers to families struggling to afford the necessity for the young children A group of nurses who are members of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses donated more than 7,00 Read More

A nurse criticized her grandfather’s long-term care nurses on Facebook, who took offense to the posts. The situation resulted in a legal battle. Read More

Even experienced nurses may not realize hundreds of pain-reliever products contain ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, which can pose risks to patients when misused. Read More

When you work long hours you can't function at your best. Short staffing can result in fatigue and burnout for nurses and risk is a safety risk to patients. Read More

In one case, who the employer was for a group of nurses assigned to the same facility became a legal issue, after a patient injury occurred. Read More

Nursing students learn the importance of evidence-based practice. High-quality care is supported by evidence that leads to clinical decision-making. Read More

Physicians often prescribe pain medication as a first line of therapy for lower back pain. New guidelines encourage patients to try other methods first. Read More

The DAISY Foundation's mission is to say “thank you” to nurses who provide compassionate care, which includes acknowledging the work of nurse preceptors. Read More

Women with early-stage breast cancer who receive scalp-cooling treatments are much more likely to keep at least some of their hair during chemotherapy. Read More

Everyone has a reason for going to nursing school and often different reasons for continuing education beyond that. I am one of the few RNs I know at my age who decided to become a nurse when I was in high school. Living in Washin Read More

During American Heart Month, help improve cardiac health by teaching healthy lifestyle behaviors. A nurse's "Stay Connected" program did just that. Read More

Great nurse leaders are committed, confident, creative and inspirational. They have integrity, a sense of purpose and defined missions and visions. Read More

Nurses always focus on patients, their families and their communities while forgetting what they need to do to stay healthy. 2017 has been declared the Year of the Health Nurse by the American Nurses Association. On its website, t Read More

Here are 10 tips for making the most of all of your clinical rotations. As you gain experience and knowledge, your confidence and skills will improve. Read More

Cannabis can treat chronic pain, but it can lead to schizophrenia, more frequent bouts of bronchitis and an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. Read More