I received a phone call from a frantic school nurse the other day, she said that a child’s tooth was knocked out and she scrubbed it and called his mother. It turns out that this was an adult tooth, and this poor nurse foiled any… read more →
It is the time of year when we can take time to celebrate and honor what nurses do. National Nurses Week is a way of giving back and letting them know how proud we are of their services. They dedicate themselves to helping others. They… read more →
New York State implemented a law that goes into effect next year allowing Nurse Practitioners to see patients without a collaborating physician. Nurses with advanced degrees work under their Registered Nursing license, as of now NP’s have to enter into a collaborative agreement with a… read more →
Do you suffer from nursing burn out? You have heard of this before; when a nurse or person is just done? They are burned out! I personally did not know what that was in all my years in the nursing field until one day I was… read more →
One of the most important things that a nurse can learn is the art of listening. I learned this lesson from being on the other side of the exam table. I have to go for surgery, while hearing those words alone can be frightening, I… read more →
Spring is finally here! It is a time where we come out of hibernation, and the world starts to wake up. Flowers are blooming, the sky is blue, and everyone wants to be outside. With the blossoms and flowers also come bees, pollen and allergies.… read more →
Building on your education has been a part of the healthcare profession as long as I can remember. As a nurse, I have learned that each facility or organization has its own set of requirements for practitioners. These five courses/tests generally are required for all… read more →
As I stand at a vendor event in NJ. I watch people and learn a lot. More than you can imagine! This particular event happens to be an event to network for clients. I am known to stop people as they walk by. No one… read more →
Unemployment rates are at an all time high. Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools are also graduating a high level of students. Unfortunately, there are way more graduates than there are jobs available. Getting any job just to put money in one’s pocket is not the… read more →
Written by Kerry McNeill and Nancy Goldstein Healthcare professionals have one of the best jobs! A Healthcare job is one of the most exciting and in-demand opportunities in America today. The outlook for nursing and allied health professionals looks bright, especially for registered nurses, pharmacists,… read more →