Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Thu, 2013-04-25 15:08
No matter what level of education they have already completed, lifelong nurses never seem satisfied with the status quo. They want to learn as much as they can, especially as developments in the medical world continue to change daily.
Although nursing has historically been a female-dominated field, its reputation as a “women only” profession is gradually diminishing. Even though the percentage of men in nursing is still disproportionately small (only between 9-10%) , because the nursing field is so wide open, more and
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-04-19 10:59
It’s no secret: Nursing is a demanding profession, with extended or rotating shifts, and little down time for rest. Your best bet is to take care of your own body and mind through healthy habits.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Wed, 2013-04-17 16:44
For years, workers have reached out to career coaches to help them find their professional path and wellness coaches have guided weight loss and health programs.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Mon, 2013-04-15 15:53
Sometimes, squeezing one more thing onto your lengthy to-do list just seems impossible. Between work and family, the often little precious time you have left isn’t really something you want to give up, even if it might help your career.
Submitted by Jebra Turner on Fri, 2013-04-12 15:25
As a nurse, people rely on you. So it’s important for you to take care of yourself in order to take care of others – your patients, family, and friends. Workplace stress can derail your best efforts. It impairs your ability to function on the job, and to enjoy your life outside of work.
Submitted by Susan Wessling on Thu, 2013-04-11 15:51
Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, is in the middle of a firestorm of criticism over the reaction to a white man with a swastika tattoo who insisted black nurses not be allowed to touch his newborn.
Submitted by Robin Farmer on Wed, 2013-04-10 16:50
Figuring out how to get proper rest is something many nurses tackle at some point during their careers as they switch back and forth between day and night shifts. Follow these 12 tips to sleep more soundly.
Submitted by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil on Mon, 2013-04-08 14:07
Do you have a professional goal, but are not sure how to reach it? Do you want someone who just believes in your abilities and reminds you of your professional strengths? As a nurse, a mentor can help you get through times when you feel stuck.
Submitted by Kathryn Norcutt on Thu, 2013-04-04 23:44
It goes without saying that being raised in an ethnic community can have its challenges, even with our modern progressive age; it appears some fundamental differences remain in certain societal lifestyles, customs and understandings.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Tue, 2012-06-12 14:19
Nurses will always be valuable members of any health care team, regardless of their educational backgrounds. Yet, the baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing may offer the most professional opportunities.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Thu, 2012-03-15 14:26
Women of minority status have been historically underserved by the medical community and little research has been done to assess their health and experiences with breast cancer.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Fri, 2012-01-20 16:42
The country is changing, with one-third of the population representing a historical "minority." In this increasingly diverse world, you can confidently say your workplace actively fosters diversity, inclusiveness, and cooperation.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Fri, 2011-07-29 11:54
The 2012 Minority Nurse Scholarship Program
Nurses will always be valuable members of any health care team, regardless of their educational backgrounds. Yet, the baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing may offer the most professional opportunities.
Submitted by Minority Nurse Staff on Thu, 2011-05-05 14:59
Trust. Without it, our careers and lives lose a solid foundation. Trust is certainly at the forefront of nursing. It's apparent when patients seek medical care in their most vulnerable states, trusting nurses to ease their pain and help them recover.
