Nurse RaDonda Vaught’s story is making headlines throughout the country. It started during one of her shifts back in 2017. The nurse made a mistake. She admitted her error, an error in medication that led to the death of a 75-year-old patient. She then faced criminal...
It can be stressful to get a job. If you find what may seem like the perfect fit, it can be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications on your application to better ensure yours stands out. In some cases, this is acceptable. Employers look favorably on applicants that...
Nursing boards hold nurses to high professional standards both within their careers and their private lives. This is one career where actions off the clock can directly impact the job. How does my personal life impact my nursing license? The state nursing board works...
Whether looking to start out a career as a nurse or transferring to a new state, nursing professionals throughout the country often find themselves tangled up in bureaucratic red tape for months or more waiting for state officials to approve their license...
Nurses who feel on the brink of burnout are not alone. The International Council of Nurses reports that burnout within this profession almost doubled during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the group reports nurse burnout rates were at about 40%. Now, they are closer to...
The Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement between multiple states that allows for nurses to have a license in one state and practice nursing in others. It is not a national agreement; each individual state has to agree to be a part of it. This generally...
Those who enter the nursing profession are more than just caring, compassionate, professionals. They are often active members of their communities. They may become politically active and help push for positive changes within their communities. But some may worry about...
Media reports about the nursing shorting abound, so it seems counterintuitive to think about nurses struggling to find employment. Although facilities need nurses within some specialties, like emergency care and home health or hospice, other specialties are just...
The pandemic has put the medical community in a difficult situation. In addition to working to provide quality care to their patients, these medical professionals must also do their best to stay current with information about the COVID-19 virus as it becomes...
New York officials recently arrested a nurse, claiming she stole the credit card of a patient who was under her care and later used it to purchase groceries and gas. The nurse has worked as a healthcare provider at the Staten Island University Hospital since 2007....
