Looking for opportunities to volunteer as a nurse? There are so many organizations that you can look to get that experience. Operation Smile, the Peace Corps, Project Hope, and many more!
Looking for opportunities to volunteer as a nurse? There are so many organizations that you can look to get that experience. Operation Smile, the Peace Corps, Project Hope, and many more!
Creatinine levels can tell a patient a great deal about their kidney function. What do you, as a nurse, need to know about this level in order to care for your patient? What are the normal ranges and when should you be concerned?
Finding your first nursing job can be a difficult task. Here is some great advice from a seasoned nurse on how to land that first job.
As a nurse, it is very important to understand coagulation studies and what the values mean. Here is a simplified guide to understanding some of the most common lab tests like PT, INR, PTT, and what they mean for your patient.
Looking for a great free nursing report sheet? One that is organized and helps you to give the best report of your life? Here is the report sheet that I use whenever I work.
You've passed the NCLEX and gotten your first nursing job. How do you survive as a new nurse when there is so much to learn? Here are tips to succeed in your first nursing job and not get "eaten" by senior nurses.
Giving insulin IV is a lifesaving measure for patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperkalemia. Monitoring these patients closely is essential to safe treatment. Learn the basics about IV insulin from an ICU RN.
My first experience with death in the hospital was quite traumatizing. Helping families cope with the death of a patient can be a very intimidating (and scary) task. Hear about my experiences with death in the ICU and what I've learned to become a better nurse.
A complete blood count (CBC) test analyzes the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a patient's blood. How do you interpret these values as a nurse? Why would they be abnormal?
I volunteered on a Navy hospital ship in 2011 for five months. What was it like living on a Navy ship? What were the nurse's responsibilities? Learn about volunteering and how it will help you in the nursing field.