“Oops! I accidently hit the drop button for patients with no health insurance. I have got to label these . . .” And the winner is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . Mary Chapman! Congratulations, Mary! Thanks to everyone who submitted a caption. They were all hilarious! And, we’ll be back next week with a brand new cartoon! Will YOU be the next winner?   Read More »

Technological advances will continue to affect the way we deliver and document care. It is impossible to anticipate what specific electronic or “bedside” charting system you will be exposed to in your career. However, regardless of the system and hardware or software that you may use, here are some general tips to help you adapt to these emerging technologies. Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the features, functions, and limitations of a given...  Read More »

Nurses demonstrate the application of evidence-based practice every day. Decision-making and critical thought are essential. Based on what you know, answer “yes” or “no” to the following activities nurses perform for drug administration. Which ones exemplify evidence-based practice? Giving a client water. Calling the pharmacist and asking about a drug. Looking up coumadin 5 mg PO q PM for drug interactions in a nursing drug reference...  Read More »

The giant ball in Times Square is dropping, the holiday season is coming to a close, and it’s time to wipe the slate clean for another year. No matter where you are or what you do, 2008 holds limitless possibilities for change and adventure. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it!? It’s also time to roll out the list of resolutions. Will this be the year you kick that smoking (or shopping) habit? Will you drop a few extra pounds? Will you finally contact...  Read More »

Unique scholarship opportunities are popping up all over the country in an effort to curb the effects caused by the looming nursing shortage. Following suit, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing is now targeting American Indian and Alaskan nurses who are pursuing master’s degrees. The five scholarships, which the school claims are the only in the country, provide full coverage of tuition and fees and a monthly stipend. Any student enrolled full-time...  Read More »

Here at StressedOutNurses.com, we’re not afraid to ask the tough questions. What’s your favorite dish at Thanksgiving dinner? How many text messages do you send each week? Are you going to make a New Year’s resolution this year? Yes, without these crucial facts, we’d be lost and confused. Okay, maybe not. But isn’t it fun to see what everyone thinks about these topics? Let’s take a closer look. Over the past few months, we’ve...  Read More »