The nursing profession is evolving. Are you ready? Whether considering becoming a nurse or already an experienced professional, the answer to this question could determine whether you thrive in the nursing industry or face daily frustration. The changes to navigate...
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What does the NY Nursing Board consider professional misconduct?
Nurses can lose their license for a number of reasons. One example involves allegations of professional misconduct.Examples of professional misconduct include the following:Conviction of a crime, under New York state or federal law.Allowing an unlicensed person to...
Nurses and social media: 3 tips to navigate wisely
Social media has become an important part of our daily lives. Various platforms from Facebook and Twitter allow us to keep up with loved ones on a regular basis, whether living near or far. Still other platforms like LinkedIn can help us network within our...
Nurse sentenced after accused of infecting patients with Hep C
The case began in 2014 when local health department began an investigation after a number of Hepatitis C diagnoses. The investigation led to seven patients, all of whom received treatment from a nurse while receiving emergency medical care. During the investigation,...
Three ways nurses can avoid getting sick this flu season
Few people are as exposed to germs during the course of a workday then nurses. Nurses are in an illness battleground, fighting to take care of those who need them most while trying to maintain their own health.The following steps can help to better ensure nurses win...
What makes for a good NY nursing program?
Those who chose to become a nurse likely have many reasons for pursuing this profession. The nursing profession allows professionals to help those in need and provides a good level of job security. Those who put the time into gaining their nursing license have likely...
Can NY nurses face reprimands for refusing flu shots?
A New York hospital recently suspended all nurses who failed to get their flu shot. The hospital has stated that those who continue to refuse to get a flue vaccination could lose their job. Can the hospital demand nurses get a flu shot?Disputes between healthcare...
5 facts about NY’s “good moral character” requirement for nurses
New York State's Office of the Professions requires nursing candidates be of "good moral character" in order to have a nursing license in the state. In order to meet this requirement, the office requires those who wish to receive or a renew a license in the NY...
Hospital investigates nurse after offensive social media posts
Most people in the country use social media in one form or another. One estimate finds almost two out of three Americans use these online platforms to connect with others. Facebook is the most popular, but sites like Instagram, Twitter and YouTube are also...
Report finds NY region ranks 3rd in nation for RN compensation
A new report by Medscape finds nurses in the Mid-Atlantic region ranked third for compensation rates in the country. The region includes New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York and Washington D.C. The report found the average RN income in this area in...

