Nursing is a profession that typically attracts individuals with a care-giving nature who want to make a difference in peoples lives.  Unfortunately, these are the types of people most susceptible…

On June 28th, word was released that the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) requirement that individuals carry health insurance or face financial penalties. The court also struck…

Researchers at the Institute’s brain lab are investigating how the brain is affected by occupational burnout — which they define as “a process during which individual resources are depleted as…

The Caregiver Health Self-assessment Questionnaire, currently available on the AMA site, will help caregivers analyze their own behavior and health risks and, with their physician’s help, make decisions that will…

You don’t get to choose your patients. So your relationship with them can range anywhere from “match made in heaven” to “your worst nightmare.” Any appointment can be a potentially…

The adage says, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,” and its wisdom is applicable to job seekers. It is usually far easier to find another…

Become a master of relaxation by following this simple action plan By Abigail L. Cuffey You’ve probably felt this way hundreds of times. You know stress is bad for your…

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between seasoned nurses, whom we call “lifers” because they will likely retire on our floor and have been around a long…

In a very basic sense, nursing is a profession of love. Love means giving of yourself, without asking anything in return, and this is what nurses do every day. You…

Because of severe shortages of nurses across the country, travel nursing has become “big business” If you’re one the nurses not familiar with travel nursing you owe it to yourself,…

With the continuing rise in crime rates, forensic nursing is quickly becoming a popular part of the American judicial system. Forensic nursing is one of the newest forms of forensic…