Career Advice for Nurses

Thank You, Nurses – Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

Thank You, Nurses - Western Schools gives free CE courses in May

You know you need to maintain those CEUs, so why not take advantage of a free nurse CE? Western Schools, a nationally accredited provider of continuing education courses for nurses, is giving nurses a free CE course during May 1-12 to celebrate Nurses Week. Click here to get yours.

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8 ways nurses can make extra cash

From medical transription to call center nursing to immunization clinics, here are some “moonlighting” ideas that are perfect for nurses (plus tips on how to get in the game).

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My favorite things about being a nurse…

Happy Nurses Week! May your next year in nursing be filled with all the cool trivia, neat swag and interesting encounters that make our jobs so much fun.

Why is nursing school so hard?

Why is nursing school so hard?

It’s simple. We’re not doing anyone a kindness by encouraging people who don’t have what it takes to stand and deliver good patient care to be in the profession.

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Special nurse days in May!

We love May! The weather finally has brightened, flowers are in bloom and—the best part of all—we get to honor YOU! Thank you for all that you do, nurses!

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What’s my incentive to acquire a DNP?

Are there pay rate changes to the DNP as opposed to the MSN? What are some other benefits of acquiring a DNP? Get Nurse Sean’s answers.

Finding peace in end-of-life care

Finding peace in end-of-life care

It’s difficult for me to wrap my mind around someone dying while leaving so much of his or her life incomplete. I find myself asking: What’s my role here?

Nice Job: Nursing off the beaten path

Nice Job: Nursing off the beaten path

There are nurses who work at zoos and on cruise ships, nurses who act as consultants for the legal profession, forensic nurses who specialize in treating victims of violence, the list goes on! Here’s a list of some of the most interesting nursing professions we’ve heard of.

How to cope when you’re off duty at odd hours

How to cope when you’re off duty at odd hours

Midweek weekends? Dinner at 8 a.m.? If you’re more likely to see the sun rise than set, here’s how to make the most of your free time—whenever it may be.

Bouncing back from back pain

Bouncing back from back pain

You’re helping a patient, when suddenly: “Oh, ^$#%@!” Now you’re the one in agony—but not for long. Here, from experts and nurses-who-know, smart strategies to go from down and out to up and about.

Under stress and overwhelmed

Under stress and overwhelmed

Sure, nurses get burned out. But experts (in and out of the field) agree: You don’t have to let stress harm your health, ruin relationships or crash the career you love. When you’re at the end of your rope, here’s how to cope.

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Tips for the introverted nurse

Don’t panic! Even the nerdiest, most introverted person can make it as a nurse. If all else fails, work in neuroscience. We’re all like that.

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How to prepare for a workplace romance

The dating scene mixing with the working scene. We all have come across it, heck some of us may have even tried it! Do you think cupid has a place at work?

How do I deal with a weak stomach?

How do I deal with a weak stomach?

As a nurse, you’re bound to see and smell things that will grow hair on your hairs. You’ll gaze upon frightening wounds, scads of sick people, blood and your fair share of incontinence. Some of these things may turn your stomach. There’s no exact solution to this problem, but here are a few tips that may help.

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Specialties: Where do you belong?

How do you figure out where you belong? And, more importantly, how do you figure out where you don’t?

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Love and work – the dish about dating coworkers

An “office romance” in nursing can present a serious set of challenges in an already challenging environment. Here are some tips should you decide to dive in.