Chasing the elusive flu shot-are pharmacists the answer?

Infomercials, RNs, and Aqua-Globes

Global Warming - What does this mean for nurses?

One Strategy to Support Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders
Although nurse vacancy rates are currently low (due to the economic recession) and nurses are finding it more difficult to find jobs, we are still facing a severe nursing shortage. According to Peter Buerhaus’ projections, we will continue to experience a shortage of registered nurses reaching 260,000 by 2025. As our schools of nursing strive to produce ne

Mercy Me!
Bear with me as I deliver another critical commentary on the latest series starring TV RNs. Nurse Jackie and HawthoRNe were bad enough, but at least they aired on cable to a limited audience. Mercy, a prime-time show that premiered Sept. 22, appears on NBC, a major network, free of charge. The main character, Veronica, played by Taylor Schilling, carries enough personal baggage to warrant a separate series about her emotional life. An Iraqi War veteran with post traumatic stress disorder, Veronica is being treated for depression, drinking too much, mouthing off at work, dealing with an off-again, on-again marriage, living with alcoholic parents, and confl

Carolyn's Battle with Breast Cancer
When I think of Carolyn, I remember her smile and her courage. Hobbled by breast cancer for years, it could not suppress her spirit. I think about her especially during October-- National Breast Cancer Awareness month—when we are reminded once again by the National Breast Cancer Foundation of how important early detection is. Carolyn was my brother-in-law’s older sister. I had long admired her when I was growing up in our small town in Iowa. In my eyes, Carolyn had it all. She was vivacious, smart as a whip, attractive, and accomplished. The fact that she was three years older than me added to my sense of awe. Carolyn lived with cancer

Freelance writers can earn more money from home
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Life after getting my BSN
I graduated from an ADN program in 1982 at the age of 30. I had four children from ages 12 to 3. It was a stressful time for me. Trying to make good grades, completing all the homework took up so much of time I felt guilty for the time I lost with my children. I then went to work a month after graduating in the Emergency Room. This was my not idea, but the Director of Nurses decided I "looked like I would do well in the ER and cross train in ICU" I was in shock, but too intimidated to voice my concerns. But it turned out all right, I functioned well and was made team leader after six months. But after dealing with death of patients of all ages on a daily basis started to effect