What do Radiology Nurses Do? Nurses Week Tribute to Radiology
Technology. Detailed imagery. Patient interaction. Radiology is a healthcare field that gives nurses the opportunity to test, treat and build personal relationships with their patients while not doing too much dirty work – like dealing with blood. What do radiology nurses do? They provide support for the scared woman who they’re scanning for breast cancer. And they’re also with her after her diagnosis when she’s treated with...
What is a Home Health Nurse?
The field of nursing is extremely diverse. The registered nurses, healthcare settings, and daily responsibilities vary in countless ways. This is, perhaps, most true within home health nursing. What is a home health nurse? Well, the short answer to this question is a nurse who provides care in the patient’s home. However, there are many other nuances to home health nursing worth considering! Whether you are a nursing student...
Healthcare Jobs Without Blood
I’m sure there are many nurses that have faced this dilemma. You have a passion for helping people. You probably see healthcare professionals as the true superheroes and hope to join the ranks. Heck, maybe you’ve even conquered the NCLEX and are currently looking for a job. The only catch? The thought or sight of blood sends you reeling. While the movies might portray nurses as the people who apply pressure to the gaping wounds, this...
Postpartum Travel Nurses: Know the Health Risks After Childbirth
Did you know that maternal mortality rates are on the rise in the United States? Did you know that heart-related problems are the leading cause of maternal death? Quite a few nurses in a recently surveyed group didn’t know these facts, revealing that many full-time and postpartum travel nurses are ill-informed about the dangers mothers face after giving birth. There were 372 postpartum nurses nationwide surveyed by MCN: The American...
How to Become a Flight Nurse & 3 Reasons Why You Should
You see an accident on the highway and you can tell right away that it’s very bad. Then, you hear on the news that someone is being airlifted to the hospital. When someone is airlifted, it typically means that their injuries are life threatening and time is of the essence. The air ambulance is the fastest way to get a patient to the hospital, especially if there isn’t a hospital nearby. Can you imagine what it must be like to work on...
Pediatric Nurse Tips for Working with Kids
As a pediatric nurse, you will be working with children every day. This can certainly be difficult, but very rewarding. Children are normally very energetic, and a trip to the doctor’s office can ramp them up even more. Keeping the kids calm and comforted is essential to be able to carry out your duties as a nurse. Most people think that pediatrics involves seeing cute babies and smiling children all day. Oh, how wrong they are. Some...