International Nurses Association

You know more than anyone that, although immensely rewarding, nursing is a challenging field of work. If you are going through nursing school thinking that these 12-hour shifts are not that challenging because they would only happen a few times throughout the week, you will be surprised at how challenging they actually are. There are occasions at which you would feel tired, to say the least, and you would feel like the shifts are not 12-hours but more like 12 days. This is where you might want to take advantage of a few helpful tips and tricks that are going to help you significantly.  There are things that you could do in order to successfully create the illusion of time passing faster. The truth is that this is going to help you out significantly. Not only will you get through these long hour shifts quicker and with more convenience, you would also be able to do your job a lot more productively and with greater efficiency. With this in mind, we would like to provide you ...

The decision to become a midwife is often associated with curiosity to know more about pregnancy and childbirth. Students who have a deep desire to help others and become a part of their happiness study nursing to become a midwife. However, being a labor room nurse is not an easy task, as it is associated with a heavy workload, postnatal care, a lack of staff, and more. At the end of the day, a midwife can be emotionally, physically, and mentally drained of all her energy.  Maternity nurses need to stay on their feet during their 12-hour shifts, as they don’t know which mother may go into labor and require her help. They don’t have the time to sit and relax while on the job. Apart from these signs, below are other signals that show you’re working in a maternity ward. While at Work, You Become a Part of Someone’s Happiness The nursing job comes with a lot of responsibilities, however, it is one of the most wonderful jobs a person can do. Every time you show up at the ...

As a nurse, you never know what is going to come your way during your shift.   Although you have breaks and specific times that are alotted for your meals, but what happens if you can't take your break due to an emergency or someone needing your presence?   It would be wise to eat an energy boosting meal prior to working your shift,   as it will help to boost your mind and body, in addition to storing the energy you need in case you can't eat your meals on time during your shift. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates provide large amounts of energy for those who truly need it. Opt for healthy carbohydrates, even if you are worried about consuming too many carbs. Healthy carbs will break down at a slower pace and provide longer lasting energy.    Related: What Can You Do with a BSN? Healthy carbs include: ·          Whole grain breads :   Be sure the label reads “whole grain” as the first ingredient to know th...

A hospital visit for a patient is not always a comfortable one. For some, the thought of visiting a hospital is dreadful. They fear the doctors, syringes, the big machines, the smell of the hospital, and various other things. For them, a visit to the hospital would be the last thing they have ever thought of.  Therefore, it is important for a nurse to make her patients feel as comfortable and as calm as possible. One of the best ways to calm down patients is to make them feel like they are not in the hospital. Confused? Well don’t be! Below are different ways that will help your patients felt calm and composed during their visit. Make Conversation Nurses generally don’t have the time to talk with their patients for a long time; however, they can always spare a few minutes from their busy schedule and have a conversation with their patients. Sick individuals often find themselves lonely; starting a conversation with them will make them fell less lonely and improve the...