December 1, 2008 By:Bobbi Harrison
With few official rules on mandatory breaks, nurses need to manage their sleep schedules while traveling between assignments. To avoid fatigue and improve patient safety, use these strategies for restful sleep.
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December 1, 2008 By:Laura Gater
Eraina Randolph, RN, shares her positive experiences as a travel nurse: close working relationship with her recruiter, working near home, exploring her host state of Maryland, and a receptive attitude from the hospital staff.
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December 1, 2008 By:Lila Johnson, RN
Travel nurses share their best advice from their assignments, including avoiding the rumor mill, discussing salary, building a strong record as a healthcare traveler, and hospital cellphone etiquette.
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December 1, 2008
States and territories with mandatory nursing CE requirements are listed by state, along with number of hours within a given time frame.
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December 1, 2008 By:James W. Yale, Jr.
A veteran of nurse administration shares the most common mistakes nursing candidates make in their interviews and on resumés, and provides tips on how nurses can best represent their skills and career goals to hiring managers.
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December 1, 2008 By:Karen Bardossi
For nurses thinking about switching medical specialties, RN presents nurse viewpoints on the benefits of changing, its challenges, and the steps to take before switching: a self-assessment, researching the discipline and its working environment, speaking with nurses in that field, and consulting industry literature.
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December 1, 2008
Nurses are urged to review their behavior and appearance in their workplaces to ensure they're not undermining their credibility and professional image. Verbal, written, and nonverbal communication styles can all help project a demeanor of competence and trust.
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December 1, 2008
RN Magazine's listing of Magnet-designated facilities, as rated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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December 1, 2007
Changing jobs, working as a travel nurse, or dealing with a difficult new boss? Here's a primer on how to adjust to any new situation.
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