As of 2014, the average Registered Nurse (RN) brought home just shy of $66,640 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in registered nurse were in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Alaska … [Read more...] about Lowest Paying States for Registered Nurse
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Common Medical Abbreviations
The following list contains some of the most common abbreviations found in ... medical terminology … [Read more...] about Common Medical Abbreviations
10 TOUGHEST NURSING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (AND BEST ANSWERS!)
Reviewing sample nursing interview questions is the key to passing your first interview. It is better to be prepared beforehand rather than to be speechless during your interview. Fortunately, a lot of nursing interview questions tend to be similar. Here are some of the toughest interview questions for nurses along with the best possible responses. 1. Tell me about … [Read more...] about 10 TOUGHEST NURSING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (AND BEST ANSWERS!)
An OR Nurse Talks About The Most Gory, Disgusting Thing They’d Ever Seen At Work
Found at AskReddit by banzaipanda- this is very gross and you have been warned. OR Nurse here. This is kind of a long one… I was taking call one night, and woke up at two in the morning for a “general surgery” call. Pretty vague, but at the time, I lived in a town that had large populations of young military guys and avid meth users, so late-night emergencies were … [Read more...] about An OR Nurse Talks About The Most Gory, Disgusting Thing They’d Ever Seen At Work
Nursing Guide: Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. … [Read more...] about Nursing Guide: Bipolar disorder