Every career path offers an array of insights and experiences, and nursing is no different. Since our work takes up a large percentage of our waking lives, finding meaning in it can make it feel less like a chore and more like an opportunity for learning and personal growth. Nursing allows us to work with […] The post A Treasure Trove of Experience first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

A third-generation nurse, Keegan Wells has always had nursing in his blood. His mother and grandmother paved the way in the field, and his grandmother’s intuition sparked his nursing career. Transitioning from a path in English to one in nursing, Wells found his calling in this caring profession. Now a telemetry nurse at the University […] The post Meet Keegan Wells: Third-Generation Nurse Flourishing in a Supportive, Family-like Environment first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

As a profession, nursing is prone to high rates of burnout among overburdened staff, often in traditional hospital or clinic settings. Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer. In recent years, several new fields have arisen to give nurses lower-stress career options: home […] The post Nursing Without the Burnout: Flexible Career Paths for Lower Stress first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

Leaders who walk the talk. Remarkably low nurse turnover. An increased ability to attract and recruit top-tier nursing talent. Higher quality care, reduction in errors, and increased patient satisfaction scores. These are among the notable achievements of the three organizations recognized by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) on September 19 as BCEN’s […] The post BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

Nurses are no strangers to working odd hours. Like law enforcement and corrections personnel, firefighters, factory shift workers, and people employed in countless industries, many nurses and their colleagues sacrifice a regular sleep schedule for their careers. For those whose work schedules involve burning the midnight oil multiple nights per week over long periods—or who […] The post How to Overcome the Challenges of Night Shift  first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care , distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State. This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), aims to equip both new and practicing NPs with practical experience […] The post Montefiore Medical Group Introduces Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

As Hurricane Francine unleashed its fury not far from Miles Crawford’s home in New Orleans, fate seemed to intervene, as a man found himself trapped in rising floodwaters in his pickup truck. Luckily, Crawford, the 39-year-old off-duty emergency room nurse at the University Medical Center, was there to spring into action. With his professional training […] The post ER Nurse Miles Crawford Saves Man Trapped in Hurricane Floodwaters first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

Leading academic researchers, supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise Institute for Nursing Research and Quality Management, have unveiled a groundbreaking paper on the economic value of Nursing. “The Nursing Human Capital Value Model ,” authored by esteemed scholars Dr. Marianne Weiss, Dr. Olga Yakusheva, and Dr. Kathryn A. Lee, introduces a revolutionary framework […] The post New Publication Highlights the Economic Value of Nursing first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

What is it like to work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse caring for children with blood disorders and cancer? Anisa Hoie, RN, knows firsthand from working at Children’s Nebraska for 41 years. We asked Hoie about her work as a pediatric outpatient hematology/oncology nurse. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity. When did […] The post A Day in the Life: Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more

When we’re in nursing school , it often seems that hospital nursing is the only type of nursing that anyone cares or talks about. Since hospital rotations are what most of us are after, a large number of nursing students probably groan and gripe about a rotation in home health, dialysis, or community health. While […] The post Afraid to Leave Hospital Nursing?  first appeared on Daily Nurse ..read more