Learn how to specialize as a Surgical Nurse, including the education and certifications you’ll need The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) reports that Medical-Surgical Nursing is the single largest nursing specialty in the U.S. The specialized nurses in this expansive field work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and outpatient centers, to care for patients […]
Learn how to specialize as a Wound Care Nurse, including the education and certifications you’ll need Did you know that 1 in every 38 adults is affected by a chronic wound every year in the United States? Chronic wounds, such as lacerations or diabetic foot ulcers, can be painful and limit social activities, mobility, and […]
Learn how to specialize as a Travel Nurse, including the education and certifications required Nothing underscored the need for Travel Nurses more than the Covid-19 pandemic. In areas of the country where the most cases overwhelmed hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare staff, Travel Nurses were a saving grace—they’re the nurses who fill temporary assignments based […]
Learn how to specialize as a Cardiac Nurse, including the education and certifications required The CDC reports that about 20 million adults have coronary artery disease, which is the most common form of heart disease. The department also shares that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United […]
The Most Popular Nursing Specializations and What it Takes to Succeed Hospital nursing jobs are one of the most common positions available in hospitals. In fact, as of May 2019, the BLS reports that nurses made up about 30% of all employees working in a hospital. That makes nursing a critical backbone in hospital care […]
10 of the Most Common Treatments and Procedures Registered Nurses Perform In Their Daily Work Nurse Joni Metler probably didn’t expect to help perform a blood transfusion to save a newborn’s life. But that’s precisely what she did. This Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital nurse helped perform a procedure she hadn’t done before—a neonatal blood […]
