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In this episode, host Alice Benjamin shares her excitement about transitioning to a remote position as a nurse practitioner. After working in various high-acuity areas for 25 years, she finally …

In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses Good Samaritan laws and the challenges healthcare professionals face when providing care outside of their clinical setting. …

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In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice sits down with Virginia Lynn Peterson, founder of SWOOP, a company that creates comfortable bras and underwear for healthcare …

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of nurse.org In 1776, the Continental Congress …

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The final hurdle to becoming a fully licensed registered nurse is the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). To some, this is a daunting feat requiring countless hours of preparation and …

For nurses, managing our emotions is crucial to providing the best possible care for our patients. While anger is a natural human emotion, it can have serious consequences when it …

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On Friday, December 23, 2022, nurses and other healthcare professionals found themselves stuck at the VA Medical Center during the massive snowstorm that hit Buffalo, New York. Despite the harsh …

A ground-breaking study from West Virginia University (WVU) has revealed the secret to reducing health disparities in underserved and minority communities: full practice authority (FPA) for nurse practitioners (NPs). The …

Brooke Butterbaugh-Larson, 30, a nurse from Mansfield, Ohio, along with her husband, Chris Larson, recently became a new mother—to three babies at once. Brooke and her husband welcome triplets, daughter …

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Does having experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) make you a better nurse? Many argue that having this experience gives you an upper hand and an advantage once you …

What Is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)? Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG-ACNP) are APRNs who care for adults and geriatric patients suffering from critical and chronic conditions. …

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by Carlton G. Brown, PhD, RN, AOCN, NEA-BC, FAAN Over the last several years, the world has witnessed the explosion of social media and other electronic communication like Facebook, Twitter, …

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It’s relatively easy to focus at work, school or in your community service or organized activity under normal conditions. This is what we do; we’re high performers. As a healthcare …

I’m not good enough. That is a statement that nurses with Imposter Syndrome are likely to make. Unfortunately, they’re usually wrong. And those feelings are not based on rational thought. …

This article was completed in collaboration with Kathleen Colduvell, BSN, RN, BA, CBC. Getting a nurse license in a different state can be confusing due to differences in requirements, processes, …

As a new nurse, I was absolutely terrified to start working “for real” on the floor. I was fresh out of college, 22 years old, and had a six-week-old newborn …

I’m sure you have heard of various types of coaching careers nowadays. You may even know someone who is a coach. Maybe they are a life coach or a health …

As a nursing student, you know that your education is essential. But it can be tough to find the time to study between lectures, labs, and especially clinicals. That's where …

If you are a nurse and a single mom, you may be struggling with how to keep up with the demands of your career while also staying on top of …

Nursing can be a hectic, fast-paced job. That’s why nurses need the right tools at their fingertips. Studies show that nurses can use apps to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and …

Congratulations to Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center ICU on being voted the nursing unit of august 2022! Jump To a Section: Prizes August 2022 Winner See previous winners …

Get your Amazon wish-list ready with these best-selling items that nurses need to know about! Or, snag them now - because the ratings on these items are all the proof …

Becoming a nurse can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the hardest accomplishments in one's life. These fascinating and amazing women all became nurses after 30 …

I've been a nurse for over 20-something years - mainly in ER and ICU, but I've literally almost worked in every single area except for labor and delivery. For the …

Being a new nurse may feel overwhelming no matter how much you have prepared yourself. There are approximately 2,400,000 registered nurses in the United States, and around 155,000 new nurses …

If you’re a nurse looking for more flexibility and an increase in pay, you may come across several per diem job opportunities. One of these is the 1099 nurse contract. …

It’s been a trying month for me because your girl got COVID, and talk about bad timing! I caught it at a time right before I was supposed to start …

There is a serious gap in healthcare, overlooked by some doctors, insurance companies, and even sometimes, patients themselves: senior foot care. Heather Wilson is on a mission to fix that. …

It's no secret that America's schools are increasingly becoming places of violence and crime. In the wake of mass shootings such as Sandy Hook, Parkland, and Uvalde, many schools have …

Who isn’t trying to save money right now? With gas prices up this year over 8% and rent costs up from last year as much as 26%, finding ways to …

New data shows a striking upsurge in job prospects for nurse practitioners. The 10-year projections suggest that job growth for nurse practitioners will outpace most other healthcare professionals, including registered …

Have you ever wondered if being a nurse is advantageous if our economy is in a recession? With all the talks about recession lately, you must be at least a …

The news lately has been filled with multiple shooting incidents involving elementary school children, pregnant women, and young families. The most recent ones have occurred in one of the least …

Salary Overview Geriatric nurses typically work with patients at least 50 years old. The medical care they provide includes relieving pain, assisting with hygiene and making routine assessments of treatment …

“It’s weird to say I’m an IV drug user but I am,” says Leslie L., a Registered Nurse in Georgia. Leslie says her addiction began when she was working as …

By Christy Book I want you to think back to nursing school. Remember all the sacrifices you and your family made to get to the end goal of becoming a …

Have you ever voiced a concern at work about a process or coworker that you were genuinely concerned about? Maybe you were worried about something related to safety, staffing, or …

As nursing professionals, it is our responsibility to care for patients but it is also the duty of our employers to ensure we are working in safe, supportive, empowering environments …

As a nurse, you are probably used to the list of credential acronyms after your colleagues names. Whether you’re just starting out or are in the process of advancing your …

With the recent suicide of country superstar Naomi Judd, 76, the spotlight has been cast on mental health and the overwhelming need to identify those who are at greatest risk …

We asked our nursing community to let us know about all the amazing businesses started by nurses that they know of. From fashion to mental health, there is no shortage …

As life begins to return to some sense of normalcy, so do things that were suspended during COVID. While not much good came as a result of the pandemic over …

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2019 more than 12% of Registered Nurses in the U.S. are men. And while nursing has been a historically …

In today’s version of don’t-hospitals-have-bigger-things-to-worry-about, such as patient safety, the rising levels of burnout among healthcare professionals, and the lack of staff in many critical areas, we are discussing an …

Like many American women, I was back to work sooner than I wanted to be. I dropped my son off at daycare on my way to my first shift back …

What is a Telemetry Nurse? Telemetry nursing is an acute care specialty where bedside nurses use high-tech equipment to monitor patients' vital signs and overall health while admitted to a …

If you’re a nurse, you know a thing or two about aching feet. This is why Nurse Alice sat down with Dr. Ebonie Vincent, DPM, MBMS, board-certified ankle and foot …

If you’ve ever been curious about what you need to know as a nurse working with medical cannabis, a nurse prescribing medical marijuana, or are just open to learning more …

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Picture this…you leave at the end of your shift, you are replaying all the things you didn’t do well enough, and your mind is spinning or you are honestly just …

In a recent Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice switched gears from discussing the intricacies of the pandemic and interviewed mortgage expert Ivan Simental to get some insight into how …

If you’ve been considering buying a home or investing in real estate in another way, there are definitely some considerations to make. Owning your own home has many advantages, noted …

Written By: Timothy Lucas, he has helped thousands of families buy and refinance real estate. He has been featured in Time, Realtor.com, Scotsman Guide, MyMortgageInsider.com, and more. In this article: …

Mental health has become a huge topic of conversation for healthcare workers—for heartbreaking reasons, as we hear of more healthcare workers losing their battle fighting mental health challenges—and for practical …

In a recent nationwide survey of 30,000 nurses, the American Nurses Association (ANA) found that 32% said they were unprepared to care for a Covid 19 patient (Williams, 2021). The …

I’ll never forget the one and only time I was written up as a nurse. I was 7 months pregnant and on call for my job as an OB nurse. …

Katie Boston-Leary, Ph.D., MBA, MHA, NEA-BC is the director of nursing programs at the American Nurses Association and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing A …

As the travel nursing industry booms and more and more nurses are leaving staff bedside positions for highly paid travel nurse positions, it can seem like the best possible nursing …

In a recent Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice interviewed Ashok Gupta, a neuroplasticity expert, and Director of the Gupta Program about how he treats patients with certain chronic conditions …

Nurses nominated 155 amazing nursing units in January! Scroll through the list of nominations and vote for your favorite to win Nursing Unit of January 2022! Adventhealth Palm Coast PCU …

When I was burned out in 2014, the thing that made the biggest difference was not what you’d think. It was not the yoga classes, the journaling, or the empowering …

A recent episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast tackled an interesting topic: how to handle it when your patient is a healthcare professional and how to navigate being a …

By Danielle LeVeck, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CNS, RN, CCRN Once you get started in nursing, you will quickly realize there are no friends in this world quite like nurse friends. It’s …

What is a Disney Nurse? A Disney nurse is a registered nurse (RN) that works at the Disneyland resorts and parks taking care of both guests and park employees, often …

We all have one: the know-it-all-coworker. In nursing school, I remember my instructor telling me that it was the know-it-alls that scared her the most, because they were the most …

Should you join a nurses union? At first glance, the question may not seem especially relevant. After all, the percentage of American employees who belong to unions was only 10.8% …

Hair health is part of our overall health and in a recent episode of Ask Nurse Alice, Nurse Alice sat down with Dr. Khris Upshaw, (find her at @drkhris and …

Code status is one of the first pieces of information that nurses learn about their patients, but in a recent episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice shared …

In October 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its guidelines for healthcare professionals performing CPR on patients who have confirmed infection with COVID. Their message? Don’t delay cardio-pulmonary resuscitation …

If you’ve ever wondered what the exact difference between an RN vs NP, Nurse Alice broke it all down in her podcast episode with Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, …

Happy New Year Nurses! I’m really excited about 2022 and all the things we have in store for our nursing and healthcare community. But setting the excitement aside and having …

By Mariam Yazdi As a nurse of 5 years working from coast to coast, I have witnessed this firsthand and very much felt it myself. Our job is crazy at …

The following is a guest post by Lorry Schoenly, PhD, RN, CCHP-RN, nurse author and educator specializing in the field of correctional healthcare. Learn more about correctional nursing from her …

By Lee Nelson Sandi Thorson works as a registered nurse on 12-hour shifts. In addition, this South Dakota nurse is a wife, mom, grandmother, and a student earning her master's …

Between 2000 and 2018, the average age of employed registered nurses increased from 42.7 to 47.9 years old. And nearly half (47.5%) of all RNs are now over the age …

The saying “a change is as good as a rest” holds true—particularly for nurses still grinding away in the trenches through the 4th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Before you …

By Demetrius Burns, Content Strategist at Incredible Health When applying for a job, it’s important to come equipped with knowledge about the company that you’re applying to. This is true …

What is Nursing Orientation? Nursing orientations are for new nurses or nurses who change specialties. Orientation can be overwhelming, but it's designed to ensure all nurses receive consistent information regarding …

My friends are all leaving me, and I don’t blame them. Throughout the past six months, it seems as though every week I walk onto the unit, I hear that …

Zach Smith, BSN, RN Zach Smith is a nurse innovator, content creator, and co-founder of NurseGrid The well-being of our nation’s nurses balances on a teeter-totter, fluctuating up and down …

As an ER nurse, I am more nervous than ever for the future of our hospitals. When I say this, I am not referring to the catastrophic outcomes that have …

In a lot of ways, nursing school is harder than being a “real” nurse, thanks to the uncertainty, stress, and um, no paycheck. So we’re here to help in any …

Nurse.org's 2021 State of Nursing Survey won the Gold Award for the Digital Health Awards, Best Media/Publications Article, Spring 2022 >> Read "The State of Nursing" 2021 Report The 2021 …

How Many Hours Do Nurses Work? As a nurse, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard that it must be amazing to “only” work three days a …

More than ever before, COVID-19 has exposed how our nurses and healthcare workers are at an increased risk of mental health struggles. Suicide has always been an "unspoken" secret within …

Three thousand registered nurses across America were surveyed earlier this year by Nurse.Org in order to shed some light on salaries. Based on the assumption that the average salary for …

This is a guest article written by Bussenius, H. & Hayes, R. on behalf of Emory University. They said nursing innovation was a fad, they were wrong. The last decade …

By Portia Wofford @lipstickandstethoscope The occupational stress associated with the nursing profession is a problem. More nurses are experiencing depression and anxiety, caused by their jobs. According to the Robert …

Bedside shift reports are the essential transmission of patient information between incoming and outgoing nurses in a patient care setting. This nursing communication provides for the continuity of safe and …

Trying to decide on your nursing specialty or thinking of changing nursing careers? Finding your passion in the field of nursing might be easier than you think. There are so …

The beauty of choosing a nursing degree is that having your credentials as an RN opens up an entire world of career paths for you. You can choose to work …

When it comes to living life as a nurse, no one can fully understand what your days and nights consist of like another nurse. Only another nurse can appreciate the …

By Wali Khan, BSN, RN Follow @Wali_khann on Instagram Picture this, you arrive to work, receive the assignment and mentally begin to prepare for the task at hand. You create …

No matter how old you are, what occupation you hold, or where you live in the world we can all agree that sleep is essential to functioning properly on a …

By: Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN It probably comes as no surprise to anyone to hear that nurses are under unprecedented levels of stress, but a new study by the Ohio …

This is a guest article contributed on behalf of the American Nurses Association\California. It is co-authored by: Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, Kim Brown Sims, MBA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, & …

Becoming a nurse is a lifelong dream for some; however, sometimes that dream doesn’t become a reality until later in life. Thanks to second-degree nursing programs across the country, it’s …

Nurse Practitioners have consistently been ranked as one of the top 5 best occupations in the United States, thanks to its high marks in categories such as work-life balance, low-stress …

Just a few months ago BALA Shoes sold out within the first week of their debut launch with over $1M in pre-sales. Proof that nurses have been longing for a …

This is a guest article contributed by American Nurses Association California member, Calah Hardin, BSN, PHN, RN. Stress is a prevalent issue in the nursing workforce, and despite the many …

The development of three COVID-19 vaccines is the best hope for ending the ongoing pandemic. As the number of vaccine doses continues to rise and more Americans are eligible it …

Today, the American Nurses Association (ANA), along with 19 other leading nursing and healthcare organizations launched COVID Vaccine Facts for Nurses, an educational resource to bring “critical, current, and culturally …

A few weeks ago, I took my oldest daughter in for a flu shot. I signed the paperwork, looked over the informational pamphlet, and reassured her when the medical assistant …

If you’re a nurse and the pandemic has caused mental health issues know that you are not alone. Many nurses are suffering. You don’t have to suffer in silence, there …

COVID-19 has forever changed the trajectory of nursing for experienced nurses but also for the next generation. Those in nursing school lost valuable clinical hours while those at the bedside …

By Maria Grandinetti, Ph.D., RN, BSBA, CNE When people think of nurses, the common perspective is skewed. We see nurses depicted in movies and stories as the professionals who give …

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on across the country, there is an ongoing need for qualified nurses. Experienced nurses continue to leave the bedside, nurses are consistently quarantined due to …

Brittany Hamstra BSN, RN Embracing these nursing tips can help you become a better nurse and avoid burnout as you begin your nursing career. 1. Don’t be a wallflower Part …

Nursing is a rich and diverse field of practice. As a greater focus on wellness and preventative services spreads across the country, registered nurses are increasingly found in surprising industries. …

Follow @wali_khann on Instagram! I believe at one point or another, every new (and seasoned) nurse aspires or at least thinks about becoming a CRNA as a potential future career. …

By, Dr. James Simmons, DNP, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC Trepidation. Anxiety. Excitement. Just some of the emotions going through my mind as I walk from one of the makeshift Covid units …

Becoming a new nurse should be one of the most exciting times in your nursing career. You’ve overcome some hurdles, tackled some obstacles, and still passed the NCLEX! This is …

By: Rose Hayes BSN, RN, MA This is a guest article contributed on behalf of Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University. 2020 has been a year of rapid …

By popular demand, we've adjusted our rankings for RN salaries to factor in the cost of living. To calculate the highest paying states and adjust for this, we took the …

This is a guest article by Shannon Klug, ChFC, CDFA, CLU, RHU, REBC, CASL, RICP, CTS, Founder and President, Blumark Advisors It may be years before we understand the true …

As doctoral-prepared nurses become more mainstream, a debate between medical doctors and doctoral-prepared nurses, is growing more prevalent. The number of nurses with doctoral degrees has increased significantly in the …

Dear New Grad, I feel the need to apologize for the state of our current profession. By saying that, I don’t mean anything negative towards nursing in general, it’s actually …

Do you have good communication and critical thinking skills? Do all of your coworkers call you to “stick” patients? Are you a multitasker? Do you want to advance your nursing …

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has changed the face of America for the last several months, has forever changed the healthcare landscape. While the general population is learning to navigate …

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the US right as I scheduled several doctors' appointments for my husband and kids. But within the week, they were all canceled or postponed indefinitely unless …

Nursing students throughout the country are being greatly affected by COVID-19, especially regarding school, student loans, and the future of loan repayment. On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed …

While most Americans are socially distancing themselves at home, nurses and other healthcare workers are fighting against COVID-19. Many of them are also drowning in the student loan debt they …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC While some nurses may be very comfortable with job interviews, there are some in the nursing profession who feel nothing but nervousness on their …

There are a lot of rumors flying around about what will happen with nursing students during the coronavirus pandemic, especially now that hospitals need more help than ever to manage …

As more patients are heading into hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak, many nurses are becoming concerned about accidentally infecting their children or elderly family members at home--even nurses who are …

Nurses all around the country are being cross-trained to work in higher acuity or critical care patient areas as fast as possible to maximize efforts against COVID-19. But as nurses …

Salary Overview ER nursing is a special challenge because most emergency patients arrive without a diagnosis and sometimes without even an indication of the problem. ER nurses must work quickly …

If you’re considering what subject to major in, it is also important to consider what NOT to major in. Forbes recently released its list of the 10 worst college majors …

By: Portia Wofford Eight to sixteen hours on your feet will cause anyone to be tired and sore at the end of a shift. Add those hours to the strenuous …

By Chaunie Brusie Win an #UnstoppableNurse Prize Pack, or just browse all of the creative ideas! The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) announced their annual Elf on the …

By Chaunie Brusie The updated principles support both nurse and patient-specific factors for staffing. In September, the American Nurses Association (ANA), released an update to its “Principles for Nurse Staffing,” …

Most nurses understand the benefits of furthering their education. Higher salary, more opportunities, and a personal sense of accomplishment are at the top of many lists. But working a full-time …

By: Portia Wofford There are many different pathways to enter the nursing field. Registered nurses are in high demand and earn a median annual wage of $71,730 per year as …

Part of the art of nursing is learning how to craft your compassion and sympathy in professional situations. Because we deal with all cycles of life in healthcare, we must …

If you’re looking to become a nurse but have bad grades or a low grade point average (GPA), you may be concerned about getting into nursing school. [Articles-BSN-CT-Top] Nursing school …

K9 units work diligently in airports, assisting those with disabilities and protecting the public as police officers. Now, they're appearing in hospitals, assisting with security measures and sniffing out harmful …

By: Kathleen Gaines BSN, BA, RN, CBC Nursing associations are organizations devoted to the professional and personal development of members and to the general advancement of the profession. Joining a …

By: Kathleen Gaines BSN, BA, RN, CBC Nursing unions, while prominent in some states, are not an option for all registered nurses. California currently has one of the largest and …

By Mariam Yazdi On January 12th, 2010 the country of Haiti was hit by an earthquake later known to be the "fifth-deadliest natural disaster in all of history." A total …

By Lee Nelson What is a Parish Nurse? Parish nursing, also known as faith community nursing, is a specialty practice of nursing that focuses on the physical, mental, and spiritual …

By: Portia Wofford More nurses are starting to realize their skills and knowledge can be useful — and lucrative — outside of their units. Nursing entrepreneurship has been on the …

By: Portia Wofford Few would dispute that safe nurse staffing ratios are necessary. As nurses across the country rally for safe nurse-patient ratios on their units, long term care (LTC) …

By Tyler Faust Before graduating with my BSN, I knew I didn’t aspire to bedside nurse for long. I had my eyes set on nursing leadership early on in my …

By: Portia Wofford Most nurses have excellent clinical skills that they learned both through their education and on-the-job. He or she is knowledgeable about various disease processes and can quote …

By: Brittany Hamstra, BSN, RN There’s a trend in the world of childcare that’s taking wealthy, metropolitan areas by storm: hiring baby night nurses. Highlighted recently in an article by …

By: Portia Wofford Home health nurses have quite an interesting job. On any given day a nurse can perform wound care, venipunctures, and check vital signs during a visit, while …

By Chaunie Brusie A month ago, after dropping my older kids off at school and while safely parked with my youngest strapped in her car seat, I was able to …

By Chaunie Brusie Nursing can be a thankless job, but Isabelle Bertrand, 29, a Registered Nurse and Quality Improvement Clinician Lead from British Columbia, Canada, is aiming to change that. …

By Mariam Yazdi After two years of travel nursing, I bopped into my home hospital to say hi to the unit that “raised me” and gave me the experience I …

By Wali Khan Follow Wali on Instagram @wali_khann I’m hiding in the restroom. It is peaceful here. I’m by myself. My shift just started and I know my patients need …

By Chaunie Brusie I have to admit that I have often thought of social media as a frivolous way to pass the time, a nice go-to when I can't sleep, …

By Wali Khan, BSN, RN Follow @wali_khann on Instagram I remember my first week in the trauma ICU a wave of emotions hit me every day of my orientation and …

By Mariam Yazdi, RN You may know one (or two), you may be one (or two). Let’s have a laugh! 1. The Over-Charter I get that if it wasn't charted …

By Portia Wofford Have you ever been the first to achieve a great feat? Do you remember all the naysayers and those "encouraging" you to pursue other avenues? The self-doubt, …

What Does A Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Do? Gerontological nurse practitioners (GNPs) are registered nurses (RNs) who have completed advanced training and who possess specific clinical skills to treat elderly patients. …

By Lee Nelson It became an eye-opening day for Valentine Ewudo, a travel nurse in a Los Angeles emergency room. During a 12–hour shift, he helped a world-renowned model. A …

By Mariam Yazdi She is intelligent, she is elegant, she is widely successful - and she's out to share that with all of us in the nursing community! Julia Eze, …

By Portia Wofford Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Cited as the most common reason Americans access the health care system, it’s a leading cause …

Featured image source: Instagram @nurseabnormalities by Danielle LeVeck: DNP, ACNPC-AG, CCNS, CCRN After burning out twice in my own career and fighting burnout on a weekly basis, I felt others …

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides eligible veterans hospital care as well as outpatient care. This care includes preventative care, general and emergency surgery, mental health services, home care supplies, …

By Portia Wofford @lipstickandstethoscope Many of you were introduced to Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker FNP, FAANP, FAAN in my previous article on how nurse practitioners are redefining affordable healthcare. In addition …

By Danielle LeVeck, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CNS, RN, CCRN Nearing my graduation from Nurse Practitioner school, it was difficult for me to see beyond walking across the stage in my cap …

Imagine every day being a struggle to make it to work. You change shifts. You change units. You even change jobs, yet the stress is unbearable, and you are burnt …

By Danielle Leveck, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CNS, RN, CCRN You’ve just graduated Nurse Practitioner school and probably feel a sense of accomplishment and relief, then you realize you truly won’t be …

There is no doubt that being a nurse can be really tough some days and the morale of each individual unit seems to fluctuate with staff turnover and patient acuity. …

By Portia Wofford Many nurse practitioners are providing services in underserved populations--by becoming entrepreneurs. While providing affordable healthcare, they are also increasing the numbers of providers available to patients, who …

By Danielle LeVeck, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CNS, RN, CCRN @nurseabnormalities Early in my career as an ICU nurse, I was lucky enough to have a preceptor who helped me develop a …

by Cassandra Martinez, RN BSN With so many opportunities and countless information found in travel nursing, your greatest resource is your travel nurse recruiter. Your recruiter can literally make or …

Update 9/24/2018 at 12:00am PT Voting has now closed, stay tuned for the announcement of the winner. Update 9/17/2018 at 10:00am Nominations for Nurse.org's Nurse Achievement Award are now closed …

Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP Blogger at: The Traveling Traveler Travel nurse pay can be complicated! Negotiating a pay rate and understanding the pay breakdown can be challenging. Did you know …

by Brittany Hamstra BSN, RN Travel Nursing vs. Staff Nursing – are they really so different? What makes these two career paths so entirely unique? Here are some of the …

By: Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC Plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures are steadily on the rise. Plastic surgery nurses work alongside the physicians before, during, and after cosmetic and …

By Danielle LeVeck, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CNS, RN, CCRN @nurseabnormalities With over 68K Instagram followers, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive regarding my social media, @nurseabnormalities, the platform …

Brittany Hamstra BSN, RN I used to be one of those pediatric nurses guilty of swearing I would never cross over to the dark side (AKA adult nursing). However, I …

by Brittany N. Garcia, BSN, RN, CPN, CCRN (Travel Nurse) Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions and are yearning for something more? This is …

By Portia Wofford, Founder of Your Nurse Connection Networking is an essential aspect of your nursing career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of jobs are found …

Taking on a travel nursing assignment often means you need to obtain another nursing state license. At this point, you can decide if you want to go ahead and apply …

by Lee Nelson While earning her BSN degree, Anna Dermenchyan, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, attended her first nurse’s convention. It was the National Student Nurses’ Association annual convention in Dallas. “This …

by Brittany Hamstra BSN, RN Let’s be honest - one of the biggest draws of travel nursing is the impressive amount of money you can make. Despite the field's unique …

By Nurse Blake I remember it like it was yesterday - the day I received my nursing degree. Truly, one of the happiest days of my life. If you’re like …

It would be logical to think that extroverts would be the ones to excel in the world of nursing because the profession is all about relationships and communication with patients, …

by Mariam Yazdi, RN What happens when you combine health care and the music industry? Well, a lot of wonderful things and a lot of scary things. But putting that …

By Julia Kuhn, M.S. CCC-SLP Founder/Blogger at: https://thetravelingtraveler.com Calling all traveling nurses! Travel nursing is one of the best ways to see the country. Now is the time to pick …

As nurses, it is our job to work to make others happy. But, what about your own happiness? The state you live in could be affecting your overall happiness especially …

By Lee Nelson Nick Angelis, C.R.N.A., and M.S.N., is the author of How to Succeed in Anesthesia School (and RN, PA or Med School) and co-owner of the Florida-based BEHAVE …

By Mariam Yazdi, RN My husband and I are both travel nurses and we started our journey in San Francisco. We got a taste for the real estate there when …

Brittany Hamstra BSN, RN This article contains affiliate links. 1. Packing Cubes ($22.99) Whether you are loading your car for a road trip or packing for a flight to your …

Dealing with not-so-pleasant smells is common in the nursing profession. Vomit, feces, infections, body odors...c-diff are everyday occurrences in the life of a nurse. Yes, some nurses eventually “get used …

By Angelina Walker Wearing pajamas...I mean, scrubs to work is awesome! Eh, that’s not always the case. Seriously, who actually likes to wear saggy, ill-fitting scrubs with hems dragging on …

For a long time, it has been the contention of many in healthcare that there is a correlation between nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes. It makes sense when you think …

Is it really possible to make over $19K in 2-weeks as a nurse in California? Yes, it is possible says Mike Kearse, a Registered Nurse who works PRN per diem …

Just like any profession that involves dealing with the public, nursing can mean working with people that are difficult in a manner of ways. You can run into all reactions …

By Lee Nelson IV Therapy is nothing new in the medical community. It has been used to treat all kinds of conditions. What is new is the celebrity attention it’s …

So you think you want to be a nurse? You’ve watched them on the big screen, you’ve seen them in action on television, and you may have even observed them …

By Michelle Wang Here at Nurse.org, we care about all of our nurses and soon-to-be nurses and want to get to know you better. We also want to help you …

By Mariam Yazdi, BSN, RN For a brief moment of time, Amazon released a job posting for a “new initiative,” looking for a “HIPAA Compliance Lead” - someone to create, …

Nurse.org analyzed over 1,800 surveys of nurses from 314 hospitals in Iowa to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Iowa. 1. Iowa Lutheran Hospital DES …

Staying up to date on current news and topics in a field is an important task to keep the mind and tools sharp, and this is especially true for nurses! …

By Lee Nelson Being a camp nurse might not be for everyone. But Linda Erceg has spent most of her adult life taking care of campers and staff, and wouldn’t …

By Lee Nelson When registered nurse Annette Gwilliam remarried, she and her new husband found out that they loved scuba diving. That became a huge part of their lives. They …

Getting your RN license has been one of your greatest achievements. Now it’s time to enter the nursing profession. Getting started might be a bit overwhelming at first since there …

By Dawn Papandrea You've learned all of the pertinent nursing skills and earned your credentials – now it's time to find a nursing job! Whether you're just starting out or …

Nurse.org analyzed over 1,800 surveys of nurses from 314 hospitals in Virginia to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Virginia. 1. Virginia Hospital Center Arlington …

By Mariam Yazdi, BSN, RN For many travel nurses and their families, the biggest deterrent to taking the leap and going on that first travel nurse assignment is - what …

Brittany Hamstra, BSN, RN Resigning from a job is a natural consequence of having a long, successful working career. However, it is not always easy and can feel very awkward. …

Being unhappy at one’s job can be overwhelming. It overtakes your life, your thoughts, and your emotions. But there could dozens of reasons why that unhappiness is coming through, and …

By Lee Nelson When Melinda Huffman worked as a cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist, she engaged her patients differently. She didn’t have that traditional expectation that patients should do as she …

By Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC Recent natural disasters such as Hurricanes Irma and Maria crushing Puerto Rico and Hurricane Harvey devastating Texas there has been an overwhelming need …

By Nurse.org Staff Writer Nursing continues to be one of the most in-demand professions today. Yet a new HRSA study released in July seems to indicate a change from the …

By Miriam Yazdi Tensions between Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners have seemed to grow more intense this year. The backlash seems to be a result of the increased independence granted …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC When you meet a hospice nurse, you might look at her and say, “I could never do that kind of nursing; it’s so depressing.” …

Highly specialized nurses work with some of the most interesting and rare patient populations in the medical field. Because the skills needed for such specialties are often the result of …

By: Mariam Yazdi, BSN, RN Is it sleep time? Is it work time? With a variable/rotating shift schedule, life fluctuates from week to week and from shift to shift, and …

Nurse.org analyzed over 735 surveys of nurses from 72 hospitals in Arkansas to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Arkansas. 1. Arkansas Heart Hospital LITTLE …

By Dawn Papandrea It's a very noble thing to want to become a registered nurse, but what if you found out you could take your career to outer space and …

The subject of nurse-patient ratios comes up often in nursing circles, and can often be a topic of discussion in state legislatures around the United States. Ratios are also a …

Nurse.org analyzed over 1,198 surveys of nurses from 100 hospitals in Tennessee to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Tennessee. 1. CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga …

Nurse.org analyzed 559 surveys of nurses from 49 hospitals in Maryland to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Maryland. 1. Mercy Medical Center BALTIMORE, MD …

By: Mariam Yazdi Earlier this season, a Facebook post from a nurse in Ohio gained media attention for its controversial demeanor. Evidently, the nurse had been administering flu vaccinations, and …

Nurse.org analyzed over 2,210 reviews from 163 hospitals in Ohio to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Ohio. 1. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, …

Nurse.org analyzed 595 surveys of nurses from 66 hospitals in New Jersey to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of New Jersey. 1. Englewood Hospital and …

By Nurse.org Staff Did you know that there are 25 states where nurses do not have to get a new license if they move?

Nurse.org analyzed 1,598 surveys of nurses from 109 hospitals in North Carolina to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of North Carolina. 1. WakeMed Raleigh Campus …

Nurse.org analyzed 521 surveys of nurses from 68 hospitals in Massachusetts to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Massachusetts. 1. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital …

By Amy Blitchok Part of what makes nursing an attractive career path is high demand and job security. Again and again, studies have indicated that there is a high demand …

Nurse.org analyzed 1,747 surveys of nurses from 176 hospitals in New York to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of New York. 1. NYU Winthrop University …

By Angelina Gibson Picture this - you suffer a car accident and your leg is broken. Within moments a small chip-like silicone device is placed on the broken leg - …

Nurse.org analyzed 1,075 surveys of nurses from 87 hospitals in Kentucky to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Kentucky. 1. Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY …

By Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC Nurses around the country have learned that travel nursing has many perks and benefits. Travel nursing offers a chance to explore new places, …

By Angelina Gibson “I don’t want any colored nurses in my room.” If that statement makes you think of a time over 50 years ago, you might want to think …

Nurse.org analyzed 1,411 surveys of nurses from 125 hospitals in Michigan to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Michigan. 1. University of Michigan Health System …

By Sean Dent, ACNP An important part of nursing is maintaining patient dignity and privacy while providing optimal care. As nurses, we treat the person, not just the disease. This …

Nurse.org analyzed 1,579 surveys of nurses from 130 hospitals in Georgia to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Georgia. 1. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at …

Nurse.org analyzed over 1,800 surveys of nurses from 314 hospitals in California to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of California. 1. Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho …

Exotic ports of call with crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches could be your everyday workplace as a yacht nurse. Though the hours can be long and some of …

Nurse.org ranked the best hospitals in Florida state for nurses to work for based on nurse's ratings and reviews. 1. Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, FL Average Rating 4.597% Recommended "Great …

We asked 40 influential leaders in nurse education to share their best advice for getting hired after graduation. Here's what they said. Kim W. Hoover, PhD, RN Dean, School of …

Nurse.org ranked the best hospitals in Colorado state for nurses to work for based on nurses' ratings and reviews. 1. Children’s Hospital Colorado Average Rating 4.5Recommended 100% *Magnet Hospital “Great …

By Beth Boynton, RN, MS Did you know that emotional intelligence (EI) can advance your nursing career? Your emotional quotient (EQ) measures how you read and respond to your emotions …

Nurse.org ranked the best hospitals in Arizona state for nurses to work for based on nurse's ratings and reviews. 1. Phoenix Children's Hospital Average Rating 4.6Recommended 96% "Management is awesome …

It’s no secret that there’s a worsening nursing shortage. And when too many nurses leave the profession prematurely, the crisis only deepens. [Articles-PB-Top] The number of nurses exiting the profession …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC Why do nurses burn out and leave the profession, often before they’ve truly fully launched their careers? During a recent conversation with Kelly McCullough, …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC As a career coach for nurses, I’m often asked very similar questions by many nursing professionals. Our challenges may feel unique to us, but …

By Beth Boynton, RN, MS Most nurses start out with enthusiasm for their chosen profession. It’s so exciting to pass the NCLEX, get your license, find a job, and start …

By Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC Nurse salaries differ in cities across the U.S. due to cost of living and other factors. If you’re thinking of moving, knowing the …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BCHealthcare and nursing in the 21st century are completely tied to technology and informatics, and nurses need to stay up to date. Electronic medical records …

By Anne Devine, MA, BSN A malamute in the elevator. A fluffball in an interpreter’s purse. A sweet little “therapy dog” in registration. This really happens in healthcare settings. As …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC When searching for a nursing job, there are a number of strategies that can be helpful in conducting a successful search and finding the …

Written By: Courtney Sladek You know the feeling. Whether you’re a student nurse or have practiced for more than a few decades, once you step into the world of nursing …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC As a career coach for nurses, I’m often asked very similar questions by many nursing professionals. Our challenges may feel unique to us, but …

By Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb; consequently, the baby goes through withdrawal following birth. …

By Kathleen Colduvell, RN, BSN, BA, CBC Some would argue that the nursing profession demands more from its nurses than it gives. Working 12-hour shifts, coping with trauma, managing multiple …

By Anne Devine, RN, BSN, BA, CBC You’re a nurse, and you like working with complex patients in the hospital. So you’ve decided to become an acute care nurse practitioner …

Image credit: National Cancer Institute, 2007 By Beth Boynton, RN, MS Nurses learn about therapeutic communication and relationships in nursing school, but in the fast-paced, real world of nursing, some …

By Anne Devine, RN, BSN, BA, CBC Healthcare is a complex business these days, and there’s probably no one who feels it more than the person diagnosed with a serious …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC On March 31st, 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program released its Occupational Employment and Wages Report for data from …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC When you’re a new nurse, it’s easy to become anxious about doing everything right and starting your career on the right foot. We know …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC Workplace culture in nursing and healthcare is so important to job satisfaction, staff retention, and patient outcomes. Culture isn’t always talked about, but nurses …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC With legislative sessions currently taking place in many states around the U.S., bills related to nurse practitioners and their nursing scope of practice have …

Getting around a new hospital can be confusing, especially for newer nurses who have so much to learn and don’t yet know the acronyms designated for certain areas. If your …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC Nursing resumes haven’t changed that much over the last few decades, but there is one major flaw that many nurses overlook in their resumes. …

By Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC No matter your political persuasion, the travel ban recently imposed by the Trump administration has a far-reaching impact that many are still grappling to …

By Nurse.org Staff Writer Music is the universal language. It can set the tone, create an atmosphere, change anyone’s mood, and be a helpful remedy and therapeutic intervention for certain …

By Keith Carlson BSN, RN, NC-BC The news of a 70-year-old Reno woman dying from a pan-resistant “superbug” has swept through medical and nursing communities in early 2017. Nurses, physicians, …

By Beth Boynton, RN, MS Happy New Year! 2017 is ringing in with all sorts of possible changes in healthcare and nursing. Whether you are excited or worried or both, …

By Lee Nelson Every morning, as the sun begins to rise in the Bronx, Stephanie Frazier starts her day by getting her four daughters up. After fixing their hair, cooking …

By Nurse.org Staff Writer No matter what industry you’re in, scheduling hourly workers can definitely be a hassle. This rings especially true for the healthcare industry, just because of the …

Written By: Kathleen Colduvell RN, BSN, BA, CBC In terms of educational options related to the nursing profession, there are a plethora of programs available to students. It is important …

Navigating the unique cultural and religious needs of your patients can be unnerving. You could accidentally offend your patient or their family by not knowing about a crucial cultural practice …

Written By: Marissa Mararac The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Working in a hospital ICU is serious business; it takes an understanding mind, quick thinking, and time and dedication to achieve …

Written By: Dawn Papandrea When your work revolves around the ill/sick for a living, as many nursing professions do, it's important to be vigilant about staying healthy. Interacting with patients, …

The nursing profession, at its core, has always been about caring for patients. However, it was once a female-dominated career in which nurses essentially served as assistants to male doctors, …

When I was a new grad nurse, I started working in an ICU that was getting ready to expand. We were adding 12 beds, hiring on more nurses, and doing …

Believe it or not, maintaining a healthy working relationship is often the most difficult thing for some nurses to accomplish in their career. This is usually because we are trained …

Written By: Dawn Papandrea Choosing a career can be a difficult decision for many people, especially if one of the considerations is nursing. Yes, it's a lucrative and fulfilling career …

What Does A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Do? A pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced training and clinical experience who provides both primary and specialty health …

What Does A Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Do? A psychiatric and mental health clinical nurse specialist (PMHCNS) is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced education and clinical …

by Rachel, Seattle area RN Burnout. We’ve all heard the term, and it’s often used to describe nurses. Nurse burnout can describe someone who has worked too many days in …

by Rachel Johnston, Seattle area RN It’s 3 AM, and you’re at work. You’re exhausted. One of your patients won’t stop screaming, and another has just pressed the call light …

What Does An Oncology Nurse Practitioner Do? An oncology nurse practitioner (ONP) is a type of advanced practice nurse. All ONPs are registered nurses (RNs). They assist patients and families …

What Does A Certified Nurse Midwife Do? A certified nurse midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse (RN) who cares for women and infants prior to, during, and following pregnancy. A …

What Does A Clinical Nurse Specialist Do? A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is one of four types of advanced practice nurses. These registered nurses (RNs) have advanced education and clinical …

What Does A Family Nurse Practitioner Do? The family nurse practitioner (FNP) is among the four designations of advanced practices nurses. These registered nurses (RNs) have a graduate education in …

By Lee Nelson Throughout the country every night, nurses put on their uniforms or scrubs and head to work while almost everyone else is sleeping. It’s one of those professions …

What Does A Certified Managed Care Nurse Do? Certified managed care nurses (CMCNs) provide oversight of patient care focused on preventive measures to help keep costs down. In managed care, …

Written By: Dawn Papandrea When you think of nurses, you probably envision people dressed in scrubs attending to patients, taking vital signs, filling out charts, and providing other bedside care. …

What Does An Adult Nurse Practitioner Do? All adult nurse practitioners (ANPs) are registered nurses (RNs) who have become advanced practice nurses. While their focus is on seniors, ANPs also …

Patients are increasingly turning to nurse practitioners instead of physicians for a number of reasons. For one thing, they may be more accessible since physicians’ offices are sometimes overcrowded and …

Written By: Lee Nelson Nurses, these days, have many choices of where they want to work from big metropolitan hospitals to cruise ships to corporate headquarters to clinics in neighborhood …

Salary Overview Many people believe that rehabilitation nurses work only in rehabilitation hospitals or in rehabilitation departments of a general hospital. They also work at long-term care facilities, physicians’ offices, …

Salary Overview Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses are specialists also known as critical care nurses. They are responsible for making sure that acutely and critically ill individuals and their families …

By Vonda J. Sines Salary Overview Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses are specialized professionals. These registered nurses (RNs) provide intensive observation and treatment of patients who have undergone anesthesia. They …

Salary Overview Oncology nurses are very specialized. Although their work involves individuals with various types of malignancy, all these patients suffer from cancer. These nurses deal both with critically ill …

Written By: Vonda J. Sines Salary Overview Labor and delivery (L&D) nurses work in a specialty that’s unusual because it involves care to women and infants during four stages: pregnancy, …

For Registered Nurses (RNs) who are seeking an advanced career that offers high earnings potential and highly specialized patient care, look no further than becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. …

A job search can be overwhelming and tiring, and become a full-time job itself. Working with a professional healthcare recruiter might help gear up that search for the perfect nursing …

Written By: Dawn Papandrea No matter what career direction you take in today’s nursing job market, it’s important to be a good networker. In a nursing career in which there …

Salary Overview Healthcare professionals sometimes refer to adult nurses as gerontological nurses. These professionals are registered nurses (RNs) and provide services to adults who are usually at least 60 years …

Written By: Vonda J. Sines Salary Overview A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who is also an advanced practice nurse. These professionals provide primary as well as …

Salary Overview Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are nurses with advanced degree (master’s Degree) and advanced training who specializes in administering and monitoring patients receiving anesthesia. [Articles-PB-Top] While admission to …

How RN Salaries Compare to Other Nursing Jobs Before diving into the various RN specialties or which areas of the country offer the most lucrative opportunities for nurses, you might …

If you are a person who likes adventure, seeks out new places to eat and play, and loves meeting new people, travel nursing might just be your ticket. Whether you …

Written By: Dawn Papandrea You’ve taken all of the coursework, put in the clinical hours, and passed the NCLEX exam and have received your license to practice as a Registered …

Written By: Vonda J. Sines Salary Overview Acute care is a nursing specialty. Nurses in it generally work with patients for only a short time. Typical duties might include treatment …

Psychiatric nurses, also known as mental health nurses, take care of patients of all ages with mental health diseases such as bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, and depression. These professionals are …

Written By: Vonda J. Sines Salary Overview Nursing informatics is a specialty area of nursing. It combines knowledge of nursing, communications, and information science in order to convey and manage …

Salary Overview Pediatric nursing is like most nursing specialties in that demand is high and expected to grow. Nurses skilled in this specialty will be needed even more in the …

Becoming a nursing professional (whether it’s an RN or an advanced nurse practitioner) requires a strong educational foundation. Nurses earn a bachelor’s or advanced degree and pass the required certification …

Nurse.org analyzed 1,502 surveys of nurses from 169 hospitals in Illinois to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Illinois. Top 20 Hospitals in Illinois 1. …

Salary Overview Family nursing is a specialty that encompasses many responsibilities. These nurses meet family health needs through medical assessments, guidance, teaching, counseling, and direct care. They treat family members …

Many nurses are surprised to learn that nurse management is actually a nursing specialty. Some nurse managers choose a supervisory clinical path, while others move into administration. Sometimes jobs bridge …

What Does An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Do? An acute care nurse practitioner ( ACNP ) is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in acute care nursing. Some choose a …

What Does A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Do? A neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced practice training and skills. NNPs in this specialty work with infants …

What Do Nurse Practitioners Do? A nurse practitioner performs these important roles, according to Johnson & Johnson: Diagnosing disorders Prescribing medication Creating treatment plans Ordering laboratory test Nurse Practitioner Job …