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

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