Moving on military orders does not have to mean months without nursing work. Learn how license portability, expedited licensure, the compact and temporary licenses can help, and what to ask the state
Supportive, practical ways to cope after a patient death as a nurse: what helps during the shift, how to decompress afterward, where to find support such as your employee assistance program, and when
What an infusion nurse does on a typical shift, from port access and biologic infusions to reaction monitoring, plus the skills, settings, schedule, CRNI certification and where to check real pay.
The real advantages and drawbacks of joining a hospital float pool, how different pools are set up, who tends to thrive in them, and the questions to ask about pay, scheduling and competencies before
For most nursing interviews, business professional or business casual clothes are the safe choice, with comfortable shoes for a unit tour. Here is what to wear for in-person, virtual and shadow interv
A clear look at the labor and delivery nurse role: triage, fetal monitoring, labor medications, birth and newborn care, emergencies, the 12-hour schedule, certifications like RNC-OB and NRP, and where
Resigning from a nursing job well protects your references, your rehire eligibility and your license. Learn what to check before you give notice, how to tell your manager, a sample resignation letter
A counteroffer can make sense if pay was your only reason for leaving and the new terms are in writing. Learn how to judge a counteroffer from your hospital, what to ask, and how to accept or decline
How nurse retention bonuses usually work: who qualifies, how payouts are scheduled, what a repayment clause can cost you, how taxes and overtime are affected, and what to read before you sign the agre
What the AAP's Neonatal Resuscitation Program teaches, who needs it, how the online and hands-on parts work, the Essentials and Advanced levels, renewal basics, and tips for the hands-on event.
How holiday pay usually works for nurses: premium pay for working a holiday, paid time for holidays off, how the holiday period is defined for night shift, rotations, and what to check in your policy
How local travel nurse contracts work, how they compare with traditional travel, per diem and staff jobs, why stipends usually don't apply, and how to judge whether a local offer is worth it.