The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Sharing Our Origin Stories

Every school nurse has a beginning. Our journeys into nursing are as diverse as the communities we serve. Some of us came to the profession through winding paths, while others walked a more direct route. Regardless of how we arrived, our nursing origin stories carry deep meaning, not only for us but for the profession.…
The Relentless School Nurse: Protect the Programs That PROTECT OUR KIDS!

As the school year winds down and many of us pack up our offices for a much-needed and welcome break, I urge you to take one more action before heading into summer: share your stories from the field. This is a call to action for every school nurse who has witnessed the real-life impact of…
Penicillins Antibiotic Pharmacology Nursing Quiz

The quiz will test your knowledge about the penicillin class of antibiotics. As the nurse, you want to be familiar with the drug classification, mechanisms of action, what the class targets, common uses, side effects, and the nurse’s role when administering this class of antibiotics. More nursing pharmacology reviews and penicillin nursing notes (coming soon). […]
Push for RCN statement on preserving nursing specialties
The Royal College of Nursing has been urged to issue a statement backing the four fields of nursing. The post Push for RCN statement on preserving nursing specialties appeared first on Nursing Times.
Interview: England CNO talks NHS reforms and nursing

Nursing Times interviews England chief nursing officer Duncan Burton about the upcoming NHS reforms and other issues facing the profession. The post Interview: England CNO talks NHS reforms and nursing appeared first on Nursing Times.
The Gypsy Nurse & ACE Launch First Ever Travel Nurse Certificate

As someone who’s been in the travel nursing game for years and now mentors nurses looking to take the leap, I’ve seen firsthand how fast this side of the profession…
Nurse Practitioners Gain Prescriptive Independence After Governor’s Veto Override in OK

Image Source: OKNurses Oklahoma nurse practitioners are on the verge of a new era of practice autonomy after state lawmakers voted to override Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of House Bill…
Nurse Practitioner Guilty in $54M Medicaid Fraud Exploiting Native Americans

Rita Anagho, a 52-year-old former nurse practitioner from San Tan Valley, Arizona, recently pleaded guilty to orchestrating one of the largest Medicaid fraud schemes in the state’s history. Anagho was…
This Nurse Survived Domestic Violence—Now She’s Changing How Hospitals Help Victims

Podcast Episode >>Listen to “This Nurse Survived Domestic Violence—Now She’s Changing How Hospitals Help Victims (With Leah Helmbrecht, Tamara Sawyers and Nadirah Burgess)” [audioplayer_dvtraumasurvivor] Disclaimer: This episode contains a discussion…
CRNA Accused of Sexually Assaulting Sedated Patients Surrenders License, Blames Victims

Disclaimer: This article discusses sexual assault and may be distressing to some readers. Discretion is advised. A Virginia-based nurse anesthetist has permanently surrendered his license after a damning investigation revealed…