Nursing

RN career advisor Donna Ojanen Thomas urges new nurse to look deeper than a hospital's Magnet status by asking the nurses directly how they feel about the institution.

RN editorial board member Donna Ojanen Thomas provides nurse with tips on how to gain experience in delivering successful presentations. Keys are studying speakers she admires, picking topics she's passionate about, starting small, and practicing with the aid of audience feedback.

Donna Ojanen Thomas describes the nursing and life lessons she learned from Bob Marshall, a longtime marathon runner, as he developed Lou Gehrig disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS).

Stand up against violence directed at ED nurses by becoming involved in anti-violence programs, accessing professional organizations, and requesting training and better security procedures.

It's never too late to reenter patient care in nursing. But be specific about which field you intend to enter, and review your retirement plans, before changing careers.

Guidance for nurses who want to integrate higher education into their already busy lives.

If you're passed over for a new job, grieve its loss, but don't let others define your career path.

How to avoid giving up a current senior nursing position without burning your bridges with hospital management.

Now that I've worked on my unit for a few years, I'd like to become a clinical educator. How do I move into that role?