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

Painkiller use by patients in the U.S. hit 38%, which is even higher than the 31% of Americans who use tobacco. Read More

The inauguration and the marches are over. Some are celebrating while others are wondering what the Trump presidency might mean for our divided country. Read More

A career without a long-term goal is like a ship without a destination. If you don't have a goal, others will find one for you. Read More

A reader asked about using her experience to develop a niche focusing on electronic health records to improve patient safety. My response is, “Go for it!” Read More

At UCLA Health, the electronic health records system has all the bells and whistles it needs to be the useful tool and care diary it's intended to be, with one major bonus: the patient story is in the spotlight, in large part due Read More

Terri Ann Parnell, RN, explains her passion for health literacy and why nurses should pursue their own passions. Read More

A patch may be the answer for peanut allergy sufferers, according to results from a trial conducted by the Consortium of Food Allergy Research. Read More

If you're thinking about pursuing a doctoral degree, consider a PhD in nursing, which is heavily grounded in the science and philosophy of knowledge. Read More

This flu season, researchers are using the emergency room setting for clinical trials on patients who present with acute respiratory illness. Read More

A resume is your first chance to make a positive impression on a potential employer. To make your resume stand out, follow these guidelines. Read More

In nursing, salaries increased on average about 1.3% per year from 2008 to the middle of 2014, and since then the rate has gone up 2.6% per year. Read More

If you have found what you believe is the perfect job path for your nursing career, the right plan and tools can help increase your chance of getting it. Read More

In a case out of California, a male presented at a hospital with abdominal pain and dies a few days after surgery — a medication error figures into case. Read More

The burden of having diabetes is linked to depression particularly among women, according to a study conducted by researchers at New York University. Read More

Engineering and nursing students created a robotic nurse to assist human nurses. Robots are being viewed as a means to reduce risks to care providers. Read More

Americans spent almost 5% more on healthcare in 2015 compared with 2014, and prescription drug costs increased by 11%. Read More