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Scholarship Opportunities for Nursing School
Nurses play a critical role in every patient’s life. Individuals encounter nurses from the moment they are born to the moment we take our last breath. The role of a nurse is evolving in healthcare from assessing patients, identifying issues, implementing interventions, and following up on outcomes. These skills are only a fraction of what…
Read MoreHow Startups Can Achieve a ROI on Their Marketing Campaigns
Regardless of the size of your business, your marketing efforts still need to be a priority. Budget is always a factor, and your return on investment (ROI) also needs to be a assessed. One of our contributing writers shares a few tips to consider on how to get the most out of your marketing campaigns. Ivan…
Read MoreCan Working Out Help Prevent Injuries?
As nurses we know that work related injuries can be high for our profession. Below is a contributing post about these daunting statistics, and a brief overview about the benefits of an exercise routine. According to the Economic Policy Institute, on the job injuries alone cost $192 billion a year on average in the United…
Read MoreConsidering a Nursing Career? Five Good Traits to Have
Graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX is the obvious first step to becoming a registered nurse. Education and clinical training are certainly a critical component to a nurse’s success, however there are certain traits that set apart truly great RNs. For some, these traits mark the difference between surviving and thriving. Although most…
Read More3 Marketing Tips For Healthcare Professionals As Obamacare Approaches
The marketing landscape for medical professionals changed dramatically 15 years ago when the Internet became widely available to everyone. This next year (2014) will be very similar and the landscape will continue to evolve. The White House announced in July that the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be delayed from…
Read More5 Time Management Tips for Nurses
Nurses bring their expertise and talent to many different areas of healthcare, however; all nursing positions share the challenges of effective time management. With frequent interruptions, unexpected additional tasks and working with the unpredictable dynamics of health, it is no wonder that even the most organized nurses find time management success a challenging feat. Although…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Take the Phrase “Just a Nurse” Out of Your Vocabulary
Nurses are often asked the questions “are you a doctor?” or “why didn’t you go to medical school?” It is all too easy to respond to the questioner with “I’m just a nurse” implying that somehow being a nurse is not sufficient to meet the expectations of the questioner. The fact is that most people…
Read MoreWorkout While on Business Trips
Were you embarrassed because your arms were wiggling and jiggling every time you gestured toward your PowerPoint at your last business meeting? Or are your pants becoming just a tad too tight? Sneak in some workouts while you’re on the road. Business trips can make it hard to stay in shape. Hours spent sitting in…
Read More5 Must-Have Apps for Nursing Entrepreneurs
Keeping all your productivity tools on your desktop isn’t the best option for nurses who are continually on the move—but the ever-expanding market for mobile apps makes it easy to run your nursing business from your phone or tablet. Here are a few essential apps to keep you informed, productive, and profitable. Nursing Central by…
Read MoreSalary Benefits of Travel Nurses
Ready to quit your job as a staff nurse, or are you thinking about nursing options after graduation? Looking for ways to branch out, but want to keep working with amazing people? It might be worth considering a career as a travel nurse. You choose where you want to go to fill a hospital’s short-term…
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