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By Angie Best-Boss RN - February 23, 2016
To unionize or not to unionize? Many nurses will ask themselves that question at some point in their careers. Do you join an established union? Help start one? Does it protect or hurt patients? According
Must Have Apps for Nurses
By Angie Best-Boss RN - February 4, 2016
Almost every shift, I grab my phone and look up something. Whether it’s a medication I’ve never even heard of, much less given before, or a medical condition with which I am not familiar, I look to
How to Write Resumes for Robots
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - January 28, 2016
If you are like most job seekers, you see an ad online, email your résumé…and never hear anything back. It is common to feel intensely frustrated with this situation. With the advent of Applicant Tracking
Are House Calls for You?
By Angie Best-Boss RN - January 26, 2016
Not sure which practice model is right for you? An increasing number of physicians are looking toward a growing specialty that has its roots in the past. If you don’t think doctors make house calls anymore,
Nurses who fight the flu shot
By Angie Best-Boss RN - January 5, 2016
The flu shot reminders started in August this year at my hospital. “Flu shot season is approaching! Reminder: flu shots are mandatory for continued employment.” In my hospital system, and at thousands
Working in Critical Care Transport as a Nurse
By MaryAnn DePietro - December 1, 2015
There are a lot of different nursing specialties to consider. If you’re someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and want to care for seriously ill or injured patients, working as
What This Nurse is Thankful For
By Angie Best-Boss RN - November 17, 2015
First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a paid holiday, so I’m thankful for any day in which my hour is worth time and a half. But that’s not all – Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all
Back to our roots: Understanding Holistic Nursing
By Angie Best-Boss RN - November 5, 2015
When you think holistic nursing, what comes to mind? Airy, fairy nurses who focus only on warm fuzzies? That too-common misconception ignores the reality that holistic nurses are found in every nursing
How to Handle the Toughest Interview Questions, Part 2
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - November 3, 2015
In my opinion, interviewing for a job is like dating. You are unsure what someone expects of you. Both parties want to determine if it is a good match. The whole experience is so nerve-wracking that
How to Handle the Toughest Interview Questions
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - October 15, 2015
Interviewing for a new job is nerve-wracking. You need to convince strangers that you are the right person for the opening. When you want to escape a difficult (or even demeaning) work environment, it
