All Posts by Angie Best-Boss RN
Lateral Violence (Bullying) Among Nurses
Every new nurse has either heard about it or experienced it first-hand. “Nurses eat their young.” Many nurses can relate a story that happened to them or someone with whom they work. Brittney Wilson, RN, author of the nurse blog […]
Read moreHosts of “The View” Slam Nurses & Create a Movement
What was Joy Behar thinking? If you are a nurse and you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve heard by now how the hosts of the daytime talk tv show, The View, put their collective feet in their mouths when they talked smack about nurses this […]
Read moreHow to Create Better Nursing Job Advertisements
Something isn’t working. You have a nursing job to fill, you post an ad, you get a huge number of applicants, but none of them seem to be the right fit. You end up hiring a so-so candidate that doesn’t […]
Read moreYour Nursing License Across State Lines
What do you do when you are offered the perfect nursing job, or a life situation arises that requires you to pack up and move across state lines? Besides the obvious logistics, you need to prepare to move your nursing […]
Read moreTop Ten Interview Questions for Nurses
You want to recruit the best possible nurse for your company. The job is a demanding one, and you need a smart, capable, and effective nurse who can navigate the tricky waters of meeting the needs of patients, families, team […]
Read moreSupport Organizations for Minorities in Healthcare
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians make up almost a quarter of the U.S. population, yet as a group account for only 6 percent of physicians, 9 percent of nurses and 5 percent of dentists. According to the Sullivan Commission on […]
Read moreDo Nurses Need Liability Insurance?
The short answer? Probably. Nurses do get sued, even good ones who haven’t done anything wrong. Liability insurance protects nurses from losing personal property in a lawsuit, and it adds a layer of protection in case your state Board of […]
Read moreVacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
Most of us get into the medical field because we like helping people. We get a deep sense of satisfaction from offering our services to our patients. Sometimes, however, we desire to do more, whether it’s down the street or […]
Read moreHow to Shine in a Group Interview
Look for enough jobs, and it’s bound to happen – the dreaded group interview. It’s an intimate gathering of you, at least one hiring manager (and here’s the best part), and another one or two job seekers. Whether you are […]
Read moreFinding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty
From neonatal intensive care units to rural home health care, you will find nurses in a wide variety of settings. There are literally dozens of types of nursing, and each specialty boasts its own unique rewards and challenges. Therefore, nurses […]
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