Nursing

OK, so you think you may have found your passion in life – becoming a hospice and palliative nurse. However, the million-dollar question is… How much will I earn per year as a hospice and palliative nurse? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for registered nurses (RNs), as of May…

It’s terrific that you have decided on a hospice and palliative nursing career. As you might know already, to get certified as a hospice and palliative nurse, you need to pass the CHPN Test. Here are some very effective strategies for passing the CHPN Test. 1. Treat it like a marathon, not a sprint That’s…

So, you’re thinking about a career as a hospice and palliative nurse (HPN). Well, that’s awesome! Let us cover the initial steps on this exciting career path together so you can get a better understanding of what you’re getting into. We are talking here about your career for possibly the next 10 years, at the…

OK, so you have decided that you are passionate about becoming a hospice and palliative nurse (HPN). However, the million-dollar question is… What is the path to becoming an HPN? Well, you typically need to be a practicing registered nurse (RN) to become an HPN. You are also required to obtain work experience in hospice…

What is a hospice and palliative nurse (HPN)? Palliative care refers to compassionate comfort care to provide relief from the symptoms of a serious life-limiting illness. Palliative care can be pursued at diagnosis, during curative treatment and follow-up, and at the end of life. Hospice care is a type of palliative care, which focuses on…

OK, so you think you may have found your passion in life – becoming an emergency room nurse. However, the million-dollar question is… How much will I earn per year as an emergency room nurse? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for registered nurses (RNs), as of May 2017, was…

It’s terrific that you have decided on an emergency nursing career. As you might know already, to get certified as an emergency room or trauma nurse, you need to pass the CEN Test. Here are some very effective strategies for passing the CEN Test. 1. Treat it like a marathon, not a sprint That’s right!…

So, you’re thinking about a career as an emergency room (ER) nurse. Well, that’s awesome! Let us cover the initial steps on this exciting career path together so you can get a better understanding of what you’re getting into. We are talking here about your career for possibly the next 10 years, at the very…

OK, so you have decided that you are passionate about becoming an emergency room (ER) nurse. However, the million-dollar question is… What is the path to becoming an ER nurse? Well, you typically need to be a practicing registered nurse (RN) or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to become an ER nurse. So, to…

What is an emergency room nurse? An emergency room (ER) or trauma nurse, as the names suggest, provides patient care in the case of emergency medical situations along with doctors and paramedics. These emergency medical situations can be of many different kinds, including heart attacks, strokes, sudden high fevers, broken bones, poisoning, drug overdose, car…