Certain patients present more challenges than others, but every nurse knows that. They also know that recognizing physical ailments can be far easier than recognizing mental/emotional ailments.

This time of year scary movies are everywhere, from Netflix to Hulluween, to the classics. I will watch a scary movie at any time of the year, but there is something particularly exciting about watching one during the Halloween season.

There are several ways through which you can reduce or eliminate your student loan, which usually revolve around federal, local, and private loan repayment assistance programs. Learn about them now!

For people with atypical schedules like nursing, celebrating Halloween at home is not guaranteed. A new nurse may have a hard time adjusting to working Halloween night, as most people celebrate the holidays with their families.

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, lead the movement for what is now considered nursing. In 1849, Florence Nightingale created the first nursing school in London to give formal training and more in-depth training for nurses to better treat their patients. 

Having a career is tremendously important in life for both financial and emotional stability. However, so is having children for most women. It is often argued that motherhood is one of the important jobs in the world, although women often wear multiple “hats” for their family, friends, and co-workers.

The healthcare industry is known for paying some of the highest salaries in our society today. Mostly because these individuals are essentially married to their work. Doctors and other healthcare professionals rely on the expertise of nurses to make their job possible.

Since the beginning of time, nurses have sought to care for the ill and prevent the spread of disease. Allowing civilization to flourish and continue as it is today. What would society look like in a world without nurses? Surely, we wouldn’t live as long as a species.

Not to be confused with the black and white bears at the zoo, this is an entirely different ‘animal.’ PANDAS, though pronounced like the bear, is an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus.

Less is more. A phrase that is perfect for the intertwining of healthcare professionals and wearing makeup. There is often confusion among newer nurses about how much makeup they should or shouldn’t wear. The best rule to go by is using moderation, as with anything in life.