Nearly half of nurses plan career change
A 2010 survey of registered nurses from AMN healthcare found that 44% of the 1,399 nurses who completed the survey plan to make a…
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Tips for floaters
Although few nurses look forward to it, floating gives you a chance to experience another practice area, break out of your daily routine, and…
From our readers…The Dance
Linda Harrington, RNC, works in Labor and Delivery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA. Below she comments on her experience with…
Is nursing a profession or a job?
Click here to read Is nursing a profession or a job? from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Plan a career, not just a job
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get…
The many merits of mentoring
Have you ever felt unsure about your next career step or just needed advice from a more seasoned professional? Natalie Murphy, co-author of this…
When a hospital dies
What happens when a nurse's work environment ceases to exist? The author describes how a hospital's closure forced both staff and patients to cope…
Jump-start your job search
Out of work? Don’t let a challenging economy and difficult job market get you down. The author’s tips can job search into high gear.
Could anything be finer than to work in Carolina?
Seashores, mountains, rolling countryside, booming cities, major historic sites—the Carolinas offer something for everyone. North Carolina is one of the five fastest-growing states in…
Caregiving for a family member can be difficult
Nursing is my passion. I began to work as a professional caregiver 35 years ago. If I had to make a career choice today,…
Deal with professional disappointment like a pro
Few nurses escape the sting of professional disappointment over the course of their careers. Despite your best efforts, you can’t always triumph. But you…
How to stay safe in a sometimes-scary world
Avoid becoming a victim of violence on the job, at home and while traveling.
Nearly half of nurses plan career change
A 2010 survey of registered nurses from AMN healthcare found that 44% of the 1,399 nurses who completed the survey plan to…
Tips for floaters
Although few nurses look forward to it, floating gives you a chance to experience another practice area, break out of your daily…
From our readers…The Dance
Linda Harrington, RNC, works in Labor and Delivery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills, CA. Below she comments on her…
Is nursing a profession or a job?
Click here to read Is nursing a profession or a job? from our guest blogger, Donna Cardillo, MA, RN.
Plan a career, not just a job
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want…
The many merits of mentoring
Have you ever felt unsure about your next career step or just needed advice from a more seasoned professional? Natalie Murphy, co-author…
When a hospital dies
What happens when a nurse's work environment ceases to exist? The author describes how a hospital's closure forced both staff and patients…
Jump-start your job search
Out of work? Don’t let a challenging economy and difficult job market get you down. The author’s tips can job search into…
Could anything be finer than to work in Carolina?
Seashores, mountains, rolling countryside, booming cities, major historic sites—the Carolinas offer something for everyone. North Carolina is one of the five fastest-growing…
Caregiving for a family member can be difficult
Nursing is my passion. I began to work as a professional caregiver 35 years ago. If I had to make a career…
Deal with professional disappointment like a pro
Few nurses escape the sting of professional disappointment over the course of their careers. Despite your best efforts, you can’t always triumph.…
How to stay safe in a sometimes-scary world
Avoid becoming a victim of violence on the job, at home and while traveling.