Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN

Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN, a bachelors-prepared registered nurse, is the founder and owner of The Nerdy Nurse® and TheNerdyNurse.com. She is award-winning author, blogger, and community manager. In addition, she is an international keynote speaker and influencer in the nursing and healthcare technology communities. Brittney is the author of The Nerdy Nurse's Guide to Technology and co-author of The Nurse's Guide to Blogging. She blogs about nursing, technology, health IT, at other healthcare topics at thenerdynurse.com. Want more information about Brittney, her background, and nursing expertise? Check out the about page.

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X-Ray and Radiation Safety for Nurses – 6 Safety Tips

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If you work with or around X-rays, you need these radiation safety tips for nurses. X-ray safety is an important concern when working in the radiology department or transporting patients to this area. Orthopedic nurses, for example, often have patients who need X-rays. Even med-surg nurses have patients with bedside X-rays to confirm NG tube placement, chest tube placement, and the location of the end of a newly placed PICC line. In this article, we’ll share the impact of X-rays on your body and help you stay informed with essential X-ray safety tips. X-Ray & Radiation Safety for Nurses Have …

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What Do Nurses Want From an Employer?

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How can hospitals create an appealing work environment for nurses? This question is of importance in the healthcare industry. It’s crucial for hospitals to seriously consider the question: what do nurses want? And thereby put in the effort to offer an attractive atmosphere that allows the organization to recruit and retain top nursing professionals.  By focusing on factors such as competitive compensation, work-life balance, professional growth opportunities, and fostering a positive work culture, hospitals can become the preferred choice for nursing staff. Challenges Faced by Nurses Nursing, although a fulfilling career, comes with its share of challenges. Challenges that have likely …

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Recruiting Nurses in a Competitive Market: A Comprehensive Guide

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Recruiting nurses is an essential responsibility of healthcare organizations. Nurses are needed to ensure patients are well cared for in a fully staffed hospital. With the booming nursing shortage underway, it’s become increasingly difficult to recruit nurses. Many hospitals lack quality healthcare due to a shortage of skilled staff nurses. In this article, we’ll dig into some effective strategies for recruiting nurses. This article provides an overview of the most successful strategies for nurse recruitment. It will cover topics such as targeting suitable candidates, enhancing the candidate experience through modern recruitment practices, and establishing a robust onboarding process. What is …

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Best Nursing Jobs for Work Life Balance: Increase Your Earnings While Working from Home

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If you are looking for flexible work as a nurse and a healthy work-life balance, this article will help you discover some of the best nursing jobs for work life balance. There are certainly more opportunities to leverage your nursing degree than with direct patient care. If remote work appeals to you and you’re at ease with technology, let me introduce you to the best nursing jobs for work life balance, allowing you to increase your income without leaving the comfort of your home. Telework or remote work is when people do some of their usual work hours away from …

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21 Best Side Hustles for Nurses in 2023

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Working as a full-time nurse will definitely pay the bills. But what if you need a little extra money? All of these side jobs ideas will use your skills as a nurse to give you that extra money you want.

Look through this list of side jobs for nurses and find one that works for you.

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How to Attract and Retain Nurses

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If you need to learn to how to attract and retain nurses to deal with a growing staffing shortage, you’re in the right place. Nurses, as healthcare professionals, are responsible for providing essential care and support to patients and their families. They play a role within the healthcare system serving in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Experienced nurses are the backbone of our health system. Without their years of experience, nursing talent, and high-quality care, patient care will suffer.  In this article, we’ll outline how nurse recruiters and others responsible for recruiting nurses …

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10 Tips for Nursing Blog Success

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Nursing blog success doesn’t have to be an elusive dream. You can make an impact on nursing and the world if you implement strategies to ensure that your message is clear and far-reaching. I’ve spent years building a personal and professional brand and want to share some key strategies that will bring your success with your nursing blog.

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20 Quick and Easy Packable Lunches for Nurses

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These lunches for nurses are precisely what you need to keep your energy high and satisfy your taste buds. Hopefully, you’ll have your full break to devour them. Whether working in an office or on the floor, whenever it comes time to decide on what to bring for lunch, I unmistakably lack inspiration or motivation. Nutritious meals are a must for nurses! I always end up bringing the same sandwich or simple salad and frankly I grew tired of it. More often than I would like to admit, I found myself bringing a nondescript frozen meal that likely has a …

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