Caring Science in an Era of Global Disruption

Caring Science in an Era of Global Disruption

Educators and healthcare professionals collaborated at the International Nursing Education and Leadership Symposium Amman, Jordan – February 13, 2019 – International nursing leaders and educators kicked off the new year with a focus on human caring and the importance of “Caring Science in an Era of Disruption.” The King Hussein Cancer Center and Cancer Foundation—a […]

Keep Your Resolution To Become A Nurse in 2019

Keep Your Resolution To Become A Nurse in 2019

Resolutions are fantastic—self-improvement is always a good idea, and New Year’s provides the perfect opportunity to take on the challenge. Unfortunately, only 9.2 percent of people on average actually follow through with their plans. Those aren’t great odds! With the promise of a competitive salary, a wide-open job market, and rapidly growing career prospects, the […]

Nurse Takes On California Wild Fires

Nurse Takes On California Wild Fires

These days, it’s almost impossible not to think about the fires sweeping across California. For many, the fires are literally impossible to ignore, as homes are destroyed and air quality drops into dangerous levels. The stories pouring out of the state are ones of shock and tragedy, and CNN reports the current death toll as […]

Nurses Find Success As Small-Business Owners

Nurses Find Success As Small-Business Owners

It’s no secret that nursing itself is a solid career choice, especially as the demand for more nurses continues to boost the profession into one of the fastest growing career paths in the country. Salaries are strong, the openings are constant, and the work itself is often emotionally rewarding. But a growing number of nurses […]

NICU Nursing vs PICU Nursing: What’s The Difference?

NICU Nursing vs PICU Nursing: What’s The Difference?

Bay Area nurses and nursing students who enjoy working with younger patients have many hospitals and clinics from which to choose, and just as many programs of care. El Camino Hospital, for example, offers several NICU options (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), Level II NICU care (at its Mountain View campus) and Level III NICUcare (at […]

Why I Became A Nurse

Why I Became A Nurse

People have all sorts of reasons for choosing to become a nurse. Some choose nursing because of the rising number of opportunities. Others choose nursing for the competitive compensation. Some do it because it’s a family tradition. And many choose nursing simply because they love helping sick people get better (of those, many would probably […]