Nursing my vacation: How being a nurse (almost) ruined my dream vacation
On a hot summer evening during my recent post-doctoral dream cruise, I was preparing to relax and enjoy a show in the beautiful, fabulously-appointed…
Community
Psychiatric needs of children in foster care
Our foster care system is in dire straits. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, in the United States alone, over 400,000…
Reproductive health in adolescent and young adult cancer patients
When a cancer diagnosis is made, we as providers do everything possible to start treatment immediately. Often times we can overlook the value of…
Honduras: A land in need of healthcare and nursing
Recently I had the opportunity to assist on a medical mission trip to Honduras. Here I share my experience to help others who might…
How to be well
What is good health? The absence of disease? What is wellness? The ability to function optimally? These are some of the things I am…
Mental illness and addiction
If you have a mental illness, you may be at greater risk for both substance abuse and addiction. If you have an addiction problem,…
The nursing profession’s potential impact on policy and politics
Nursing is the largest medical profession in the world with nearly 4 million nurses in the United States alone. As such, nurses have the…
A nursing perspective on the refugee crisis
I learned at an early age to help those in need. I had amazing role models. My parents always welcomed our friends into our…
I’ll bill you
Mrs. Anderson is a well-spoken, poised black woman with a flawless face. She is surrounded by silk-encased pillows and is wearing a tasteful dressing…
Donning an identity
Do the clothes nurses wear at work define their identity as a professional? Currently, the traditional white uniform is rarely worn in the clinical…
A wound care patient
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from the book Nursing Is Caring, by Beverly Wheeler, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, clinical assistant professor in the school…
5 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day in 5 Minutes or Less
You don’t need a rigid schedule or even a lot of time to get each day off to an energetic and healthy start. Try…
Nursing my vacation: How being a nurse (almost) ruined my dream vacation
On a hot summer evening during my recent post-doctoral dream cruise, I was preparing to relax and enjoy a show in the…
Psychiatric needs of children in foster care
Our foster care system is in dire straits. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, in the United States alone,…
Reproductive health in adolescent and young adult cancer patients
When a cancer diagnosis is made, we as providers do everything possible to start treatment immediately. Often times we can overlook the…
Honduras: A land in need of healthcare and nursing
Recently I had the opportunity to assist on a medical mission trip to Honduras. Here I share my experience to help others…
How to be well
What is good health? The absence of disease? What is wellness? The ability to function optimally? These are some of the things…
Mental illness and addiction
If you have a mental illness, you may be at greater risk for both substance abuse and addiction. If you have an…
The nursing profession’s potential impact on policy and politics
Nursing is the largest medical profession in the world with nearly 4 million nurses in the United States alone. As such, nurses…
A nursing perspective on the refugee crisis
I learned at an early age to help those in need. I had amazing role models. My parents always welcomed our friends…
I’ll bill you
Mrs. Anderson is a well-spoken, poised black woman with a flawless face. She is surrounded by silk-encased pillows and is wearing a…
Donning an identity
Do the clothes nurses wear at work define their identity as a professional? Currently, the traditional white uniform is rarely worn in…
A wound care patient
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from the book Nursing Is Caring, by Beverly Wheeler, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, clinical assistant professor in…
5 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day in 5 Minutes or Less
You don’t need a rigid schedule or even a lot of time to get each day off to an energetic and healthy…
Get your free access to the exclusive newsletter of American Nurse Journal and gain insights for your nursing practice.
NurseLine Newsletter
*By submitting your e-mail, you are opting in to receiving information from Healthcom Media and Affiliates. The details, including your email address/mobile number, may be used to keep you informed about future products and services.