Archive: May 2024

Many nurses are feeling the strain of long shifts, bureaucratic hurdles, and an overwhelming workload. Imagine channeling your medical expertise into a new career path that offers flexibility, independence, and lucrative opportunities. Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) might just be the answer. Here’s why starting a business in legal nurse consulting is one of the easiest and most rewarding ventures for […]

  As nurses, we often feel the pull to further our education and pursue advanced degrees. The allure of increased knowledge, better pay, and enhanced career opportunities is strong. However, it’s important to remember that an advanced degree isn’t the only path to a fulfilling and successful nursing career. Here, I want to explore why you might choose to forgo […]

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently released its much-anticipated annual survey results, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the current state of the nursing profession in the United States. These findings offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and sentiments of nurses nationwide, revealing critical issues that need addressing to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of healthcare […]

  As a nurse with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of technology in healthcare. I was a nurse when dinosaurs roamed the earth! We wore whites and did not have electronic charting. From advanced diagnostics to cutting-edge treatments, there’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of our field. Yet, despite its promise […]

Finally, mandatory minimum staffing was passed for long-term care by the Federal Government.  I have been harping about mandatory minimum staffing for years and finally, legislation was passed at a Federal level, but only for long-term care.  I always wondered why California, which is the only state now along with Oregon, which is the second state in the nation to […]

  Unlike nursing, where our patients come with the room, we are now tasked with the need to market our services and promote ourselves.  It is really not as daunting as it may seem.  I look at sales as a service and that I am conferring a benefit onto the people who I work with.  It is up to them […]