If you’re like lots of people, you might assume staying healthy is as straightforward as making good lifestyle choices and seeking medical care whenever you don’t feel well. But for many millions of people in the U.S. alone, things, unfortunately, aren’t quite that simple. Social, economic, and environmental factors can all have a major impact […]
Types, Benefits, and State-By-State Requirements From patient-care fundamentals to cultural competence, nurses study a ton of important subjects in nursing school. And while graduating with a BSN is a major milestone for any registered nurse, it’s effectively the foundation of a career-long educational journey. Besides lots of on-the-job learning from their nursing and healthcare colleagues, […]
Learn More About the Challenges Faced by Nurses Nurses are the foundation of all modern healthcare systems. They provide direct patient care, educate patients and their families, and act as important liaisons between patients and physicians—and that’s just before they’ve finished their first cup of coffee. Because nurses carry so much of the workload in […]
What Patient Advocacy Means, and Why it Matters Patients admitted to the hospital due to illness or injury are in a uniquely vulnerable situation. Diagnosing and treating medical issues requires years of training, so even alert and well-informed patients may not fully understand what’s happening to them. And because many people who need medical attention […]
Typical Nursing Schedules, Duties, & Responsibilities Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a nurse? Many RNs will joke that there’s no such thing. Almost every nursing shift brings new challenges and opportunities to use different skills, which is part of what attracts many people to the profession in the first place. Despite […]
Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Upon entering the field, Registered Nurses (RNs) gain experience by working with various patient groups. After gaining that experience, some nurses advance their careers by becoming specialized in a particular healthcare field or patient category. Nursing specializations can range from pediatric and geriatric care to oncology, mental health, […]
