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How Organizations Can Stop Rising Healthcare Data Breaches

A recently released report from Verizon shows 58% of healthcare systems breach attempts involve inside actors, making healthcare the current leading industry for insider threats. Verizon’s 2018 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report (PHIDBR) reveals patient’s medical records and medical histories, treatments plans, and identities were the focus of the healthcare record breaches. Ransomware, malware, […]

How Your Image As A Nurse Affects Your Care

Showing up for work in clean, pressed scrubs everyday can seem pointless when you know you’re likely to leave with wrinkles and at least one stain. And really, does a nurse’s appearance matter? You come to work to care for patients, not a fashion show, right? Well, sort of. It can be less than motivating […]

Why Do Nurses Have A Code Of Ethics?

Nursing begets daily ethical dilemmas, and the best decision isn’t always easy. The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses is designed to guide you toward the right choice and in turn, better your ability to care for your patients. Learning how to view the code of ethics as more than just a […]

What Is A Nurse’s Role In The Opioid Crisis?

A record number of drug overdoses were recorded in 2017, resulting in the deaths of nearly 72,000 Americans, reports the Centers for Disease Control. The U.S. saw a 10 percent increase in overdose deaths from 2016 to last year, causing medical professionals and lawmakers to take a closer look at the contributing factors of this […]

The Guilt Of Calling In Sick As A Nurse

When you’re used to taking care of sick patients, it can sometimes be uncomfortable (and not in the headaches and fever way) to be the one who needs to take time to heal. Whether the worst of the flu season hits your home or you’re stuck in bed with a pounding migraine, calling in sick […]

Do Nurses Have To Be On Call?

Long shifts, overnights, and demanding workloads are all a part of being a nurse. When you decided to enter the nursing field, you were aware of many of the challenges, but you dredged forward anyway, knowing your calling is to help people, to care for those who can’t care for themselves. As a nurse, your […]

How To Keep Your Nursing Credentials Organized

We know life gets crazy and the last thing you want on your mind is your paperwork. There’s a better way! Getting organized has never been easier with your very own Professional Briefcase®! What is the Professional Briefcase®? The Professional Briefcase is a safe, cloud storage solution for your professional information that showcases all of your […]

Nurses Role In End Of Life Care

A nurse’s responsibilities in end of life care go far beyond medical and hygiene tasks. Part of end of life care for a nurse is communication, whether with the patient directly or family members seeking the best care possible. Nurses who take on the care for a terminal patient must show compassion and support for […]

How To Relaunch Your Nursing Career After A Hiatus

Whether it’s to pursue another occupation or career goal, raise a child, or travel the world, when a nurse takes a break from the profession, reentry into the medical field can be tough. The demands of the job and technology change so quickly, missing any amount of time can leave you feeling unprepared as you […]

Nurse Manager vs. Nurse Leader: Which Are You?

By nature, the role of a nurse is one of leadership. Nurses are expected to lead colleagues, oversee care teams, and take responsibility for patient care outcomes. These responsibilities are expected with or without a management title.