Advanced Nursing

No matter where they work, all nurses end up spending much of each day on their feet. Whether they are standing in the operating room, running up and down hallways or speeding around the emergency room, nurses’ feet end up taking quite a beating. To cut down on foot strain, aches and pains that can spread up the legs and even blisters, it is important to choose high-quality shoes that provide excellent support, have high-grip soles and include backs to [...]

Confidence is vital in every part of life but is especially important in your career. If you’re nursing without confidence, you might be more apt to make foolish errors, and you’ll certainly doubt yourself whenever you go in to work. You may dread your work hours, wondering if you’ll know what to do for your patients. […]

One of the most disliked parts of patient assessment for many people is EKG interpretation. Many prefer the fast-paced physical assessments that they get to practice in the ER rather than the black-and-white samples that can seem a bit like the dreaded “desk work.” However, correct EKG interpretation certainly has a vital place in quality health care, and it’s integral to catching many problems early and even saving lives. […]