Postpartum depression is the #1 complication of pregnancy. According to experts, 1 in 10 women can experience postpartum depression, and it can strike any woman, no matter their age or race. Here is what nurses should know to identify this form of depression and to treat it.

We like to think that nurses on the floor are in the right state of mind, but this is not always the case. Mental health is a serious issue among nurses that often gets brushed under the rug by hospitals and the nurses themselves. These are the most common mental health issues nurses face on a daily basis and ways to overcome them.

Memorial Day weekend is often considered  “The first long weekend of summer.” But, it is also a time of remembrance. Read on to learn the essential role nurses have played on the front lines of war.

Sunday, May 6th marks the beginning of this year’s National Nurses Week. During National Nurses Week, we honor and appreciate the nurses in our community, for their hard work and dedication to our physical and mental well-being. This 2018, the theme of  National Nurses Week is to “Inspire, Innovate and Influence”.

Starting a new job in the nursing field can be full of promises and high hopes. However, the job is not without any uncertainties. Although a career in nursing offers flexibility, as well as advancement, there could be a few mishaps along the way. Read on to see a few tips to understand how to navigate a new job in the nursing field.

Not only is psychiatric nursing a rewarding field, it is also unique. These nurses come across patients who have holistic needs every single day, and have to treat each patient according to their individual self. Here is everything that you should know about psychiatric nursing, especially if you are considering it as a field.

Sickle cell anemia is interchangeably used with sickle cell disease. But, sickle cell anemia is not the same, even when sickle cell anemia is its most common form. Read on to have a full-on guide to understanding what makes sickle cell anemia different from other forms of sickle cell disease.

National Women’s Health Week is a nationwide observance that takes place every year, from May 13th to May 19th. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services uses this week to promote women’s health and well-being and make it a priority. Read on to learn how to use this week to motivate you and your friends!

The cost of healthcare is escalating and to maintain financial stability, key players ( i.e. insurance companies and third parties) have positioned themselves to ensure they remain financially solvent by establishing strict guidelines. Providers may continue to experience increasing denials because of these established guidelines. So, it’s essential that providers should protect themselves by filing appeals on every level, versus writing-off these accounts.

While a large number of states are passing laws to legalize marijuana for medical, and recreational, use, it is still a hot topic in political debates, news platforms, and social media. This makes it all the more important for nurses to know both the positives and negatives of medical marijuana, and for them to determine where exactly they stand on this difficult subject.