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There are certain relationships that, by their very nature, require one or both party’s consent before information can be disclosed…

Patients may not be the only sick people in the room when they go to see the doctor. According to…

According to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Sec. 70-5. these are the grounds for disciplinary actions in nursing: Material deception…

Nursing is a profession that can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. Since nurses represent the majority…

Nurses catch more errors than you think. There are times when doctors order the wrong diet for a patient, forget…

Doctors struggle with drug and alcohol addictions at similar or higher rates as the general population. They are exposed to…

Physicians are important role models for their patients and peers, which makes their own personal health an influential factor in…

Most physicians probably assume that they have the right to speak freely with their patients, at least within the constraints…

Night work requires doctors to remain awake and alert, when physiologically programmed to be asleep. Many studies of human efficiency…

As nurses, we have a duty to report all cases of suspected abuse. Your healthcare facility likely has a policy…

Across the country is seemingly a contradiction of needs. Projections point toward a nursing shortage while in reality at this…

Nursing—and medicine itself—is becoming increasingly specialized as new technologies are developed and as different conditions become more prevalent. It’s hard…

Have you thought about getting a higher degree but are unsure if it’s worth the time, effort and cost? Get…

Whether it’s something as mundane as the flu or as serious as pneumonia, you will be required to take some…

Advances in technology are impacting the way that most people do their jobs – and nursing is certainly no different.…

Nurses are always in the “sick” season. We spend more time indoors. We spend more time shoulder to shoulder with…

Given the current state of our economy, I’m pretty sure no one would mind some additional tips for success. Our…

If you’re graduating this semester, you’re probably already looking for a job. I’ll bet you’re wondering what employers are looking…

Any nurse who has been rejected by a nurse clique or has been the victim of another nurse’s malicious gossip…

Your life may sometimes feel out of control, and the days may start blending seamlessly into each other. Luckily, there…