Introduction The nurses do a wide range of duties, including providing direct patient care, interacting with doctors, dispensing medication, and keeping track of physical examination. There are a wide variety of work prospects for nurses in the United States, where they play a key role in medical facilities. Over the …

What is an IPN? According to the ANA (American Nurses Association), “The role of the IPN, also termed as a preceptor, consultant, clinical nurse leader and/or mentor has been described as guiding and mentoring any new staff member; coaching or teaching patient care providers individually or within a team; teaching …

What is a flight nurse in the Army? A flight nurse, also known as aeromedical evacuation (AE) nurses and critical care nurses, provides and coordinates medical and traumatic prehospital care for ill or injured patients. They work both on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Flight nurses are responsible for the safety …

There are many different nursing specialties to choose from, but which one is the hardest? Some people might say that working with patients in a critical care unit is the hardest nursing specialty, while others might say that labor and delivery nurses have it the toughest. So, what is the …

Nurse Practitioners are health care professionals who diagnose and treat patients. They typically work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics or private practices. They may also be involved with teaching or research. Nurse practitioners can enter the military to provide medical care for service members and their …

Nursing is commonly considered one of the hardest majors. This isn’t exactly a secret, but you might be wondering if it’s actually true. After all, maybe there’s some life-and-death college major that we’re unaware of. Maybe nursing just has a bad rap because of its gory requirements. Either way, we’ve …

I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of home health nursing. It’s not all fun and games! Sometimes it can be downright terrifying. Home health nurses are often caught in a tough position between patients’ family members who don’t …

There is a lot of talks these days about the changing role of nurses and whether or not licensed practical nurses (LPNS) can work in ICU. On one side are those who believe that LPNS are not qualified to work in such a critical setting, while on the other side …

There is a lot of debate on whether or not you have to be a CNA before becoming an RN. Some people believe that the experience of being a CNA is essential in order to become an RN, while others think that it isn’t necessary at all. In this blog …

It’s a common misconception that Radiology Tech School is harder than Nursing School. In fact, the two schools require different skill sets and knowledge. While Nursing School may be more difficult in terms of memorizing material and completing clinical hours, Radiology Tech School is definitely not easy. It takes years …