Nurse.com Blog

Does Nurse Career Advancement Matter More Than a Raise?

Zelda Meeker

Sep 25, 2025

Explore why nurse career advancement matters, using insights from the Workforce Education Trends Report and the 2024 Nurse Salary and Work‑Life Report to show how growth, recognition, and leadership pathways drive satisfaction.

Human Trafficking in Healthcare: How Nurses Can Identify and Respond

Zelda Meeker & Linda Childers

Sep 22, 2025

With proper training, nurses can identify signs of human trafficking and take action to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients.

Patient Confidentiality: Understanding Laws Beyond HIPAA

Nancy Brent

Sep 09, 2025

HIPAA isn’t the only law protecting patient confidentiality and privacy. Learn about state confidentiality laws to avoid legal risks.

Nurses in Leadership: Bridging Practice and Academia

Zelda Meeker

Sep 04, 2025

From clinical care to executive strategy, discover how one UF College of Nursing dean is using her dual role to rethink leadership and empower nursing education.

A Rehab Nurse’s Farewell: Honoring Passion and Persistence

Shelly Langley

Sep 02, 2025

One rehab nurse shares a heartfelt tribute to her dedicated nursing team after a sudden unit closure, honoring compassion and resilience.

Best Stethoscopes for Nurses: Top Picks for Every Need

Aaron Lay

Aug 25, 2025

Explore our list of the best stethoscopes for nurses, discuss the best Littmann stethoscope, and learn options for nurses with hearing loss.

When the Past Overlaps the Present

Natalie Bridges

Aug 12, 2025

A nurse shares her story of surviving trauma, becoming an ICU nurse, and returning to care for others in the same unit where she once was.

Nurse Expert Witnesses Remain Imperative in Negligence Cases

Nancy Brent

Aug 07, 2025

Learn how detailed nurse expert witness reports impact nursing negligence cases and why their precision is critical to court success.

From RN to IBCLC: How To Become a Lactation Consultant

Ruth K. Mielke

Aug 04, 2025

Lactation consultants provide specialized support and education for breastfeeding parents. Explore more about this certification, and learn how to become a lactation consultant as an RN.

Streamlining Hospital Workflows: Alleviating Nurses' Cognitive Burdens

Zelda Meeker

Aug 01, 2025

Discover how advanced technology and integrated tools streamline workflows, reduce nurse burnout, and support safer, more efficient care.