Category: Empowered Nurses

  This month, nurses in Pennsylvania received some long-awaited news: the Keystone State is officially a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). For many of us, this milestone feels like a long-overdue acknowledgment of what nursing is today—a profession that transcends state lines, especially in an age of telehealth, travel nursing, and national emergencies. Yet, there’s still a glaring […]

  The recent decision by U.S. District Judge Leonard Strand, echoed by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas, has struck down the federal nursing home staffing mandate—eliminating critical requirements such as 24/7 registered nurse coverage and minimum nursing hours per resident. While this is hailed as a major relief for nursing home operators, we must pause—and ask: Is this really a […]

  Find out which nursing specialty best matches your personality and strengths! Instructions: Choose the answer that best describes you for each question. Keep track of your answers (A, B, C, or D), then check your results at the end!   1. How do you handle high-pressure situations? A. I thrive on adrenaline and love the challenge of critically unstable […]

In bustling hospital corridors and quiet patient rooms, something profound is unfolding: AI is stepping up as a new partner for nurses. From gently prepping patients over the phone to monitoring vital signs in real time, this technology is beginning to ease burdens—from administrative overload to burnout. Take “Ana,” an AI assistant developed by Hippocratic AI. Available 24/7, multilingual, and […]

A Workforce Under Pressure Nurses across the U.S. are navigating a perfect storm of challenges: critical staffing shortages, emotional and physical exhaustion, stagnant compensation, and growing anxiety about AI and political instability. A recent survey of over 1 million clinicians highlights an all-too-familiar picture: 71% of nurses admit understaffing has directly impacted their workload—with 80% experiencing increased stress and 69% forced […]

  In today’s digital age, social media serves as a powerful tool for healthcare professionals to share knowledge, connect with peers, and advocate for the profession. However, it also presents potential pitfalls when not used responsibly. The recent incident involving nurse Yazz Scott underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism online. The Incident: A Cautionary Tale Yazz Scott, a Licensed Practical […]

When I decided to take the California Bar Exam, I expected to dive deep into constitutional law, torts, and civil procedure. What I didn’t expect was to come away with a clearer understanding of business—how it works, how it fails, and how it survives. Yes, the Bar Exam is a legal test, but embedded in its rigor is a masterclass […]

In our quest to address the nursing shortage, innovative solutions are essential. However, we must tread carefully when these solutions involve our youth. The recent case of Elliana Tenenbaum, who became a registered nurse at 16, and Indiana’s legislation to allow LPN training in high school, prompt a critical examination of the implications of such early entry into the nursing […]

  You’ve made it through nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and earned your license—now the real responsibility begins. One of the most high-stakes tasks you perform is administering narcotics. Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routine—and it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re […]

They told us it would be hard. But they never told us that in the pursuit of saving everyone else, we might lose ourselves. As nurses, we are hardwired to care (it’s in our DNA)—for our patients, our colleagues, our families, and sometimes even strangers on the street. We are taught to push through exhaustion, set aside our own pain, […]