According to Forbes, 39% of millennials say they interact with their smartphones more than with people. This focus on tech shapes the way millennials approach […]
It’s no secret that HIPAA rules are daunting. But teaching them? Even more so. While HIPAA was created to protect health data integrity, confidentiality, and […]
If a patient disclosed private information, would you tweet about it? Probably not. But posting a selfie at work is harmless, right? Unfortunately, HIPAA violations […]
John Kelley from Massachusetts General Hospital says a good nurse-patient relationship is comparable to “many well-established medical treatments.” But there’s a concern that nurses are […]
The national nursing shortage often cuts deepest in rural communities. “We need nurses badly,” said University of West Alabama’s Assistant Professor, Dara Murray. “The black […]
A head-to-toe assessment is a staple in the nursing profession. In fact, a NCSBN survey found that newly licensed RNs performed 3.98 physical assessments during their […]
Physical examinations are one of healthcare’s most powerful tools. They’re fast, informative, and inexpensive. But not all physical examinations are created equal. According to the […]
After four decades, the practice gap continues to plague the nursing community. Four decades! The decades-long crisis has been well documented, and “A Crisis of […]
Nursing is built on communication skills. To provide the highest level of care, it’s crucial for nurses to master the soft skills that allow them […]
Nursing is a high-risk profession, and the pressure’s on to get things right. A recent Johns Hopkins study claims that medical error causes more than […]
At the beginning of a nursing student’s education, it’s far too easy to get overwhelmed. It can feel like there’s a never-ending parade of concepts […]
How is bedside manner defined? Well it isn’t limited to interactions at the bedside between patients and healthcare providers. Sure, nursing requires mastering technical and […]