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  Little Rock, Arkansas nurse Amber Nelson had been caring for a patient she had previously known when, for some reason, she chose to reveal the patient’s MyChart on the social medium, Snapchat. There are all kinds of misinformation out there about this case, including the patient whose confidential information was disclosed. I’m not sure exactly when this happened and […]

In a recent article, the number of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) is rapidly growing in healthcare right now. There are more than 300,000 nurse practitioners and this figure is expected to climb 45.7%. This is the fastest growing profession outpacing the growth of physicians. However, with the increase in nurse practitioners, there has been an increase in the number of programs […]

The way to get known in your business is to be omnipresent which means being everywhere. I ask all my new clients how they found me, and I learned that there are a number of ways that they came to select me to assist them. Think about this. Coca-Cola is the name of company that has several soft drink products. […]

  The nursing profession stands as a cornerstone of the healthcare system, with nurses providing essential care, comfort, and support to patients and their families. Yet, despite their critical role, nurses often face challenges that can lead to burnout, stress, and dissatisfaction. However, recent initiatives focusing on self-scheduling and increased control over the working environment and schedules are paving the […]

In a surprising and significant development, several members of the nursing faculty at Dickinson State University (DSU) have recently resigned. This wave of resignations has sparked concerns and conversations among students, faculty, and the broader community. Let’s explore the potential causes, implications, and what it means for the future of DSU’s nursing program. Understanding the Context Dickinson State University, located […]

    Introduction The journey to becoming a registered nurse is rigorous, requiring dedication, education, and successful completion of the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). However, there’s a growing debate about allowing nursing graduates to practice before passing the NCLEX Recently, Rhode Island passed a law allowing nurses to begin practice prior to taking the NCLEX. As the healthcare industry […]

Dear Fellow Nurse, As I sit down to pen these thoughts, I find myself reflecting on the many layers of freedom we experience as nurses. Freedom is a profound and multifaceted concept, one that weaves through our professional and personal lives in ways that are both subtle and profound. One of the things I think nurses value is control over […]

There seems to be an old wife’s tale in nursing that if you do not accept a report of a difficult assignment then, you are free to leave. I don’t understand why nurses think that this is OK, because if you do leave, who is going to take care of the patients assigned to you? How are they going to […]

Have you ever bought a new car and suddenly you become aware that the same type of vehicle seems to be everywhere on the road? You don’t recall noticing them before but now you see the same car everywhere. The cars did not magically appear, they were there all along you just didn’t notice. This is called the Tetris Effect. […]

Because of the nursing shortage as well as widespread burnout, a recent study shows that reducing nursing staffs by ten percent (10%) could result in nearly 11,000 deaths in the hospital each year. We know that poor staffing leads to poor care. However, until now, I had not seen it quantified in any study. This was a retrospective study from […]