Don't pay too much for your continuing education units. There are lots of places you can earn free CEU for nurses. What Are CEU Credits? In order to maintain your RN certification, you have to fulfill the continuing education requirements set by your state. For example, in Kansas RNs have to complete 30 contact hours every 2 years to maintain their license. Check your state's requirements so you can be prepared. One contact hour is equal to 50 or 60 minutes of instruction in a … [Read more...] about Where to Find Free CEU for Nurses
Nurse Lifestyle
What Does a Cruise Ship Nurse Do?
It might not be the first thing you think about when considering a career in nursing, but cruise ship nursing can be the perfect job for the right person. If you really enjoy travel and don’t mind being away from home for extended periods of time, every cruise ship needs nurses to support the health of both travelers and the staff of that ship. That means there are thousands of people in need of medical personnel, which can add up to a challenging and rewarding experience. What It Is Like to … [Read more...] about What Does a Cruise Ship Nurse Do?
Travel Nurse Salary – What You Can Expect To Earn
When you are looking for a job as a nurse, a travel nurse salary is looking pretty amazing. How much do they really make and what's the job of a travel nurse really like? Let's dig into the tempting opportunity a bit. All About The Travel Nurse Salary Do you enjoy the excitement of meeting new people and traveling to new places? Then a job as a traveling nurse might be for you. Of course one of the most appealing things about this job is how much you could potentially earn. So let's get … [Read more...] about Travel Nurse Salary – What You Can Expect To Earn
Make Your Own New Nurse Survival Kit
Every brand new nurse needs a new nurse survival kit. There are two kinds - a funny one that encourages nurses when they feel stressed out. Then there is also a more practical survival kit that I personally think all nurses need. How To Make A Funny Nurse Survival Kit As nurses, our jobs are pretty intense. The best way to make it through the long shifts is to find ways to laugh. This funny nurse survival kit makes a fun gift or just a printable reminder that life is better than the terrible … [Read more...] about Make Your Own New Nurse Survival Kit
10 Ways to Describe the C Diff Smell
Clostridium Difficile (C Diff) is an intestinal bacterium that has been wreaking havoc in hospitals and infection control departments. It is what is known as a nosocomial infection – an infection obtained while in hospital from infectious spread from other patients. One of the most significant challenges with C Diff is the delay in detection. Nurses are instrumental in early identification and isolation of infected patients decreasing the risk of transmission to more patients. Many nurses … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Describe the C Diff Smell
5 Adorable Nurse Socks to Keep Your Feet Warm
As a nurse, your feet go through a beating. From surviving a grueling 12-hour shift to weathering all types of bodily fluid splashes and spills, your feet deserve a break. So why not treat your tired toes to a cute pair of nurse socks – perfect for at work or at home. These cute and comfy socks will let your show your nursing pride, and are great for either gender! Cute and Comfy Nurse Socks Women’s Medical Crew Socks Women's Medical Crew Socks These fun socks are perfect for nurses on the … [Read more...] about 5 Adorable Nurse Socks to Keep Your Feet Warm
5 Things you’ll find in any Nurse Bag
When you work 12-hour shifts, you definitely need to plan ahead. Running back and forth to your locker is just not feasible on a busy day, so you need to have a well-stocked nurse bag to keep you going. Some nurses carry big totes to work, or very specialized nursing bags. Others just carry their purse. But being a nurse means that you typically stock a few extra essentials But what do you pack in your bag? 5 essential items that you will find in any nurse bag Pens Syringe Pens in … [Read more...] about 5 Things you’ll find in any Nurse Bag
10 Cheesy Nurse Pickup Lines
Maybe it’s for a date, or perhaps you just need to entertain your co-workers and friends, but good nurse pickup lines are hard to find. Believe it or not, the best way to impress a potential date is to make them laugh. Many employers have rules in place for dating patients. For this reason, don't be surprised if a nurse turns down your request for a date. But you could also be one of the lucky few to marry a nurse that cared for you. Many remember the horrible Boston Marathon bombing. … [Read more...] about 10 Cheesy Nurse Pickup Lines
10 Perfectly Pink Stethoscopes
The stethoscopes are one of the most essential tools that nurses use on the job. You carry it with you everywhere to listen to your patient’s heart and lung sounds, or to do manual blood pressures. Since you spend so much time with this handy tool, why not make it cute too? Stethoscope manufacturers know that nurses like their equipment to be functional and match their style too, so stethoscopes now come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and styles. If pink is your favorite color, check … [Read more...] about 10 Perfectly Pink Stethoscopes
What is the Nursing Diagnosis for Diabetes?
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions you will come across as a nurse and carries with it many complications and considerations. When considering nursing diagnosis for diabetes, you must understand and take these complications into account. Diabetes carries many risk factors, such as elevated blood sugars, difficulty with fluid balance, difficulty with nutritional plans, skin and healing problems, and problems with sensation. While not all these diagnoses may apply to your patient, … [Read more...] about What is the Nursing Diagnosis for Diabetes?
What Does It Mean to Blow a Vein?
Starting IVs is one of the most exciting skills new nurses learn, and it can also be one of the most difficult nursing techniques to master. While threading a plastic catheter into a vein may seem straightforward when reading about it in a book, in practice, many things can go wrong or make the process more difficult. You may hear many nurses talk about “blowing a vein” when they were not successful in an IV start. What Does It Mean to Blow a Vein? Blowing a vein means merely that blood has … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean to Blow a Vein?
Can Nurses Have Tattoos?
From celebrities to your middle-aged neighbor, it seems that everyone is sporting a tattoo these days. While in the past tattoos may be relegated to biker gangs and rebels, today they are becoming increasingly popular, and as such are becoming more accepted. According to a Harris poll from 2015, nearly one-third of Americans sport a tattoo, and when it comes to Millennials, this number increases to over half. As society warms up to the ink, are workplaces, and in particular … [Read more...] about Can Nurses Have Tattoos?
9 Fun and Educational Nursing Games
Nursing is an extremely challenging and stressful job. You’ll need to spend most of your day caring for patients and making sure that they get their medications and treatment on time. You’ll also need to assess them routinely to make sure nothing bad happens to them while they are under your care. If you fail to unwind once in a while, you can end up with burnout that can easily make you want to leave the profession. Now, before that happens, try out a few nursing games. Below is a really … [Read more...] about 9 Fun and Educational Nursing Games
Disability Insurance For Nurses – What It Is & Why You Need It Today
Do you have any disability insurance? You may not be aware, but disability insurance for nurses is an important policy that protects you in case you are unable to work. In this article, we'll share information about disability protection for nurses and how you can have income protection. Disability Insurance for Nurses As you read on, you'll learn all about nursing disability insurance. As nurses, we work extremely hard. Our jobs are labor intensive and hard on our bodies. Taking time off work … [Read more...] about Disability Insurance For Nurses – What It Is & Why You Need It Today
7 Prayers for Before & After Surgery
Surgery is a terrifying thing. Prayer can be a way for you to express your anxieties and accept the encouragement from others that are praying too. No matter what your personal belief system is, there is something so incredibly beautiful about the following 7 prayers for surgery. 7 Prayers For Surgery Pin this post so you can keep it for when you need it. I found the best prayers from Catholic and Protestant resources. Before Surgery First, let’s look at some prayers that are … [Read more...] about 7 Prayers for Before & After Surgery
