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How to Find the Best Nursing Shoes

Published: February 7, 2017 Last Updated: December 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Find the Best Nursing Shoes

Do you really need the best nursing shoes to fit your hectic lifestyle? Absolutely. You can’t just wear ordinary athletic shoes when the going gets tough and expect them to perform as well as the best nursing shoes or nursing clogs. The right pair of shoes can improve your comfort, safety and performance multi-fold. Most importantly, they help you put your best foot … [Read more...] about How to Find the Best Nursing Shoes

7 Best Non Slip Shoes

Published: January 31, 2017 Last Updated: March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

7 Best Non Slip Shoes

7 Best Non Slip Shoes So you’ve been on a quest for a long time to find the best non slip shoes, good enough to handle the slippery hospital floor but also fashionable enough to pass muster in casual settings?  That may seem like an impossibly tall order to fill.  With a little looking you can find the best non slip shoes that will not only handle everything the hospital may … [Read more...] about 7 Best Non Slip Shoes

10 Best Shoes for Nurses

Published: January 17, 2017 Last Updated: April 16, 2018 4 Comments

10 Best Shoes for Nurses

Are you in search of a pair of nursing shoes? Don’t know what qualities to look for in order to get the best shoes for nurses? Puzzled about the brand choice? You can find the answers to all these questions and more by reading our guide for the best shoes for nurses. We have singled out the top 10 brands of the best nursing shoes grounding our choice on the information provided … [Read more...] about 10 Best Shoes for Nurses

Top 5 Men’s Nursing Shoes

Published: December 13, 2016 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 3 Comments

Top 5 Men’s Nursing Shoes

Anyone who works on their feet all day is likely to suffer from sore feet, heel spurs, blisters, stiff legs, and back pain etc. Sound familiar? No one knows this better than nurses. And it's just the same for women or men. Top 5 Men’s Nursing Shoes With the men being the minority within the industry, it is often difficult for them to find comfortable nursing shoes that … [Read more...] about Top 5 Men’s Nursing Shoes

5 Stethoscope Brands Worth Checking Out

Published: November 29, 2016 Last Updated: December 28, 2017 1 Comment

5 Stethoscope Brands Worth Checking Out

Ask a nurse what stethoscope they need and the chances are they’ll struggle to put their finger on it. Maybe they’ll come back with: “I don’t know”. 5 Stethoscope Brands Worth Checking Out When given a choice between 3M Littmann and the other stethoscope brands, most would settle for 3M. Don’t bet your house on it but that’s how popular 3M really is though. Here’s the … [Read more...] about 5 Stethoscope Brands Worth Checking Out

Must Know Laboratory Values for Nurses

Published: November 15, 2016 Last Updated: September 26, 2017 1 Comment

Must Know Laboratory Values for Nurses

When it comes to NCLEX, some things need to be memorized. And the laboratory values for nurses are certainly among them. Dreading memorizing lab values? Maybe you’re wondering why you should bother learning them in the first place. Either way, you’re not alone. Stop stressing over how to pass the NCLEX, and let's look at this piece by piece. Given NCLEX’s objective to test … [Read more...] about Must Know Laboratory Values for Nurses

10 Powerful Florence Nightingale Quotes

Published: November 1, 2016 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 2 Comments

10 Powerful Florence Nightingale Quotes

Being a nurse is not without facing challenges and stress every day at work- whether it’s facing off against a senior doctor, helping a seriously ill patient overcome pain, or preparing for a test. For times when you’re feeling low and down, it might help to seek inspiration from great people. When the chips are down, one of these powerful, Florence Nightingale Quotes, could … [Read more...] about 10 Powerful Florence Nightingale Quotes

60+ Resources for NCLEX Questions, Prep, and Review Practice

Published: October 4, 2016 Last Updated: April 16, 2018 1 Comment

60+ Resources for NCLEX Questions, Prep, and Review Practice

Gearing up for the NCLEX(R) exam can be frustrating at times, but our list of resources for practice NCLEX questions and study aids may make it easier. There’s no doubt about it- the NCLEX is a pivotal exam. With a lot riding on your result- admittance, potential job opportunities, etc. – you’ll want to make sure you are preparing for the NCLEX so you are ready when exam day … [Read more...] about 60+ Resources for NCLEX Questions, Prep, and Review Practice

Start a Nursing Blog in 3 Easy Steps

Published: July 12, 2016 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 25 Comments

Start a Nursing Blog in 3 Easy Steps

I have said before, and I'll say it again: We need more nursing blogs. There are so many different specialties, points of views, and ways to do things that there is more than enough room for all of us to work together. Every nurse has a story to tell and blogs are the perfect platform to tell these stories. Maybe you have thought about starting a nursing blog but were not sure … [Read more...] about Start a Nursing Blog in 3 Easy Steps

Is the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope better than other stethoscopes?

Published: July 5, 2016 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 1 Comment

Is the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope better than other stethoscopes?

If you want to get better at auscultation and enjoy the convenience of documenting the sounds auscultated by transferring them to a computer using cutting-edge Bluetooth tech, look no further than Littman electronic stethoscopes. Digital stethoscopes have been here for quite some time now. As advanced instruments that are superior in quality to traditional stethoscopes, … [Read more...] about Is the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope better than other stethoscopes?

Where to Find Nursing Shoes on Sale

Published: June 28, 2016 Last Updated: April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Where to Find Nursing Shoes on Sale

A nurse needs focus, passion, talent, drive, endurance and a great—really great—pair of comfortable nursing shoes. Not just nice, long-lasting, daily knockabouts, but paragons of comfortable footwear, shoes or clogs with the strength of radial tires and the support of a firm orthopedic mattress. Shoes that will go the 12-hour-shift-distance on hard and slippery hospital floors, … [Read more...] about Where to Find Nursing Shoes on Sale

9 Best Clogs for Nurses

Published: June 14, 2016 Last Updated: March 16, 2018 1 Comment

9 Best Clogs for Nurses

Not every nurse wants a more traditional nursing shoe. For that reason, I've put together a list of the Best Clogs for Nurses. Some of these clogs will also add a little bit of flair to an otherwise monochromatic uniform. Everyone knows that working as a nurse means spending hours on your feet. Not every nurse takes the best care of their feet so finding the right pair of … [Read more...] about 9 Best Clogs for Nurses

Best Littmann Stethoscopes

Published: June 7, 2016 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 5 Comments

Best Littmann Stethoscopes

So you are a nursing practitioner and you are torn about which stethoscope to buy. Used by a great number of proud doctors, nurses and medical professionals around the world, Littman stethoscopes offer terrific acoustic response, exceptional value, and superior results overall. Best Littmann Stethoscopes In this roundup, we are going to take a look at some of the best … [Read more...] about Best Littmann Stethoscopes

17 Stethoscope Accessories Nurses Will Love

Published: November 30, 2015 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 9 Comments

17 Stethoscope Accessories Nurses Will Love

Nurses and stethoscopes go together like peas and carrots. Since every nurse is unique, and there are only so many styles of stethoscopes available, it's easy to understand why many nurses want to jazz them up with unique and interesting stethoscope accessories or stethoscope covers. Since most hospitals have very strict uniform policies, with solid colored scrubs, there … [Read more...] about 17 Stethoscope Accessories Nurses Will Love

3 Pharmacology Tips to Help You Pass the NCLEX

Published: June 28, 2015 Last Updated: December 14, 2017 12 Comments

3 Pharmacology Tips to Help You Pass the NCLEX

One of the most difficult courses in nursing school is Pharmacology. There are hundreds of medications that must be learned, along with their indications, contraindications, side effects, dosing, and much more. Learning all the medications you need to know to pass the NCLEX is difficult. While I would never call learning pharmacology in nursing school easy, there are definitely … [Read more...] about 3 Pharmacology Tips to Help You Pass the NCLEX

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