Nursing

While many jobs present a risk of muscle or joint fatigue and potential injury, few come with as many physical demands as nursing. About five in every 1,000 nurses miss work due to injury, according...

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...

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...

Psychiatric-mental health nurses (or PMHNs) are healthcare professionals who work with individuals and families suffering from psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, dementia and schizophrenia. Work Environment PMHNs can work in a variety of locales,...

Some people consider having skills in math the equivalent to having skills as an athlete. Much like a sports star, some people are naturally gifted and others are not, and nothing can change that...

In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Healthcare Degrees Online recognizes the vital role nurses play in delivering the best quality care to their patients. Today, we will look at exciting healthcare innovations and how they can benefit nurses

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,...

The nation’s workforce will add more registered nurses through 2020 than any other occupation. About 711,000 new RNs will be needed, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections. That doesn't even include...

Public health nurses work to limit the spread of disease by coordinating advanced patient care and providing education to the public about diseases and health conditions. Typical Job Responsibilities Responsibilities for a public health nurse (PHN)...

As far back as the Old Testament, midwives were heralded for their experience and knowledge. However, their story in the United States has been a constant struggle for recognition. The full history of the American...