An Introduction to the Field of Nursing
The era of modern nursing started a decade before the Civil War when Florence Nightingale treated British soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854 and later began the evolution of the profession, establishing the...
Clinical Nurse Educator Job Description
What is a Nurse Educator? A Nurse Educator operates within an academic system to help train and develop new nurses. They’re instructors who, depending on the level and area they’re qualified to educate in, might...
5 Ways Nurses Are Making a Difference
If you've ever had the misfortune of spending some time in the hospital, you may know first hand how important nurses can be. When you’re feeling anxious, scared and sick, the care and compassion of...
Leadership Program for Nurses Led to Lower Costs and Higher Patient Satisfaction
Nurse-led initiatives in Indiana saved their organizations more than $5.2 million while improving patient outcomes, according to preliminary results from a 16-month training program launched in 2012 by the Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The...
Healthcare Manager vs. Healthcare Administrator
When examining healthcare careers, it’s often easy to mistake the roles of a healthcare manager and healthcare administrator. The two careers are similar in many ways, so much so that the terms have become interchangeable...
Eldercare Jobs on the Rise in U.S.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the aging population in the United States will lead to the creation of an estimated 1.6 million new eldercare-related jobs by 2024. According to the BLS,...
Nursing Specialization: So Many Choices
The healthcare industry provides a wealth of opportunity for nursing specialization, which can help registered nurses earn more money and achieve greater job security. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 2.7 million...
Five In-Demand Nursing Specialties
The nursing field is a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals who can be experts in everything from legal matters to progressive care and emergency protocols. Registered nurses in general are expected to experience a 19%...
What is a Neonatal Nurse?
Neonatal nurses are specialists who work with newborn infants who are born with issues that require them to remain in the hospital for extended periods of time. Nurses can assist babies with a variety...
Why Nurses Can Use Social Media For Career Advancement
In today’s hiring landscape, using social media to advance your career is simply no longer an option. With many potential employers searching for profiles on online accounts such as Google+ and LinkedIn, being social...