International Nurses Association

There are numerous field of nursing that you could opt to go into. After practicing nursing for several years, you may find an area of interest and choose to continue your education and specialize in that field.   Specialty Fields Ambulatory care nurses take care of a variety of patients, generally an environment outside of hospitals.    Their primary focus is in pain management, and general health for patients with chronic injuries and illnesses.They often provide screenings, triage, and occasionally case management.   The Ambulatory Nurse’s primary goal is to help restore a patient’s ability to live independently and have freedom and mobility.     Burn Care Nurse Burn care nurses specialize in treating patients that have been burned.Most burns originate from hot water, oil,chemicals, or electricity.    Burn care nurses primarily work in burn care units, intensive care units, and in trauma centers.Burn care nurses are trained...

There are as many reasons to leave a job as there are jobs to leave. You might not like the working environment, the management puts too much pressure on you, the co-workers are hard to handle or you simply decided to move to another hospital. Ok, you have your reasons and you’ve made a decision to quit your job. But, is there a way of doing it gracefully? A bad exit can have long-term consequences and should always be avoided if possible. If you’ve found yourself in a situation like this, you can probably agree that it is a very inconvenient and complex situation. However, if you are about to leave your job and don’t know how to do that gracefully, here are a couple of tips that you could follow.  1.     Be True to Yourself After you’ve decided to leave the job after so many years, it is important to be clear with yourself about the reasons why you’re leaving. Are you bored with your job? Have you attained the highest level of success available at that po...

Do you often find yourself at the coffee machine at work? Is drinking five or more cups of coffee becoming routine? Most people find it difficult to stay awake when they are bored, whether it is sleep deprivation or exhaustion. But did you know there are other ways to feel awake and stay energetic without reaching out for that caffeine? Getting a good night sleep is one of the best solutions, however working as a nurse entails a different set of rules. Go outside and walk One of the best ways to stay away is to get moving. Walking in the fresh air and enjoying some sunlight will help your brain wake up. Changing the environment alerts the brain and it is more likely to keep you awake. If for some reason you are not able to go out, try moving near a window for fresh air. Moving out of your current surroundings will also get you stay away from the computer screen, thus avoiding mental fatigue.    Related: Cover Letter Dos and Don'ts Listen to your favorite mus...

Reading the handwriting of the doctor, or doctors, that you work with can be a job within itself. Asking your doctor to reiterate what is written can time consuming and irritating for the both of you, however, it is important that you decipher the information properly. According to Time magazine, more than 7,000 people die because of sloppy handwriting per year. Therefore, it may be difficult to understand another person's handwriting, however, there are ways you can figure out what it says before moving forward. Related:   Why do we have a Nursing Shortage? Be Persistent Ask your doctor instead of assuming you know what it says, as going directly to the source is the only sure way to figure out what he or she is trying to say. Unfortunately, a busy doctor might not have the time or the patience to take a moment to read their own handwriting. If this is the case, try to address the situation as soon as possible.  Keep Track of Recurring Symbols and Ab...