As times change and the healthcare industry continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to be mindful of efficiency. Efficiency while making your rounds, as well as clustering care, are some of the best ways that a nurse can save time. Understanding and implementing the 5 P’s of Nursing when completing rounds not
What are the Highest Paying States for Nurses? California, Texas, and Washington Top the List. Key Takeaways The top eight cities with the highest salaries for registered nurses are located in California. Nurses in Florida earn $33 per hour, on average, which is $4 less an hour than the average nursing hourly wage. Male nurses earn $18K more yearly, on
Patients in health care settings often spend extended periods in bed with limited mobility. An important part of nursing care consists of helping your patients keep their bodies as comfortable and safe as possible, specifically through thoughtful patient positioning. Understanding different types of patient positioning, what they look like, when you might use them, and the impact they can have
Med-surg refers to medical-surgical nursing, a specialty that deals with patient care before and after surgery. Although it is a popular specialty, many students may find med-surg tests challenging because of the wide range of complex nursing care material that needs to be understood. Jump to Sections What is a med surg test bank? How to Study for Med Surg
Nurses are the cornerstones of the healthcare industry, providing an essential link between physician and patient. One element that helps nurses maintain continuity of care for their patients are nursing report sheets (also known as nursing brainsheets). These sheets are typically produced for nursing colleagues at the change of shift. In nursing school and clinicals, you need to know about
It takes a special person to become a nurse. The recent Covid-19 pandemic has proven this to be true. Nursing is a career in which you will face many challenges, but it can also be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever experience. In an article by BusinessInsider, nurses discuss the most difficult aspects of the job. Death, long
The NCLEX is the all-important test you take at the end of nursing school to gain your license as a registered nurse. It’s notoriously difficult and challenges the best of us. A big reason is because of NCLEX priority questions, one of the many next gen NCLEX questions. Let’s discuss what priority questions are and how you can prepare for
