When Necessity Results in Invention: Jean Snyder and the ERMA
Posted on June 20, 2018 by DailyNurse
When Jean Snyder, DNAP, CRNA, read a story about a vibrant boy who went in for routine surgery and instead of coming home, died during, she knew she had to do something. The cause of the child’s death was a medication error. “As a mother and as a nurse anesthetist, my heart grieved for this…
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Questions to Ask During Your Nursing Interview
Posted on June 14, 2018 by DailyNurse
When preparing for an interview, it is important to not only focus on what questions you might be asked, but also questions to ask the employer. Your inquiries will help you determine whether the job will be a good fit for you and give you insight into what it is truly like to work there….
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Out in the Country: Working as a Nurse in a Rural Setting
Posted on June 7, 2018 by DailyNurse
Andrew J. Johnson, APRN, CRNA, grew up in a rural area and always knew that it was the exact type of setting where he wanted to work. As the sole anesthesia provider for a critical access hospital in Olivia, Minnesota, Johnson loves what he does. But he does face quite a lot of challenges. Read…
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Getting Millennial Nurses to Commit to Your Organization
Posted on May 31, 2018 by DailyNurse
We know firsthand what it’s like to be a parent to a millennial nurse. My millennial daughter is married to a travel nurse. They are out living the dream in their “tiny house” on wheels with a beautiful cream-colored golden retriever named Arlo. Jennifer, a nurse herself for 43 years, is a mother to a…
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The Key Role Nurses Play in Patients’ Journeys with Chronic Diseases
Posted on May 24, 2018 by DailyNurse
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse—our role in health care is as important as ever and we have access to technologies and innovations that allow us to provide better care for patients. Even with these advances, however, the importance of ensuring we are well prepared to be sources of support remains constant. During…
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Why It’s Great to be a Nurse in 2018
Posted on May 18, 2018 by DailyNurse
Whether you’re caring for patients, assisting physicians, or talking with families, you love what you do. No day is ever the same. We asked nurses why they love being a nurse in 2018. They gave us many different reasons, but they all agree on one thing: being a nurse rocks! Read what some of your…
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Finding Joy in Everyday Nursing Tasks
Posted on May 1, 2018 by DailyNurse
There are certain aspects of every job that are, well, mundane. You know them, the repetitive and seemingly boring tasks that we are required to do but might not necessarily enjoy. It’s easy to get bogged down by these tasks or to even dread them, but it doesn’t have to be that way! It is…
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Navigating Occupational Hazards for the Pregnant Nurse
Posted on April 17, 2018 by DailyNurse
Nursing is a vocation rife with occupational hazards. On a daily basis, nurses come into contact with sick patients, infectious agents, teratogenic chemicals, and radiation, to name a few environmental risks. Additionally, nurses are constantly on their feet, walking several thousand steps per shift. They are expected to help lift, move, and transfer patients several…
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: 8 Reasons to Consider this Career
Posted on April 6, 2018 by DailyNurse
If you want many of the same benefits and responsibilities of doctors without losing the things you love the most about nursing, then you’ll definitely want to consider becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. These pediatric pros are unlike registered nurses because they have an advanced degree — typically a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)…
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AANP Reports New Record High Number of Nurse Practitioners in the Field
Posted on March 20, 2018 by DailyNurse
According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the number of nurse practitioners (NPs) currently licensed to practice in the United States has reached a record high. The release of new data shows that more 248,000 nurse practitioners are now practicing, compared to an estimated 120,000 in 2007. Read more on DailyNurse. Products of…
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