This post discusses why credentials are important, how to list your credentials for professional correspondence and manuscripts, and what NOT to do when listing your credentials.
As a nursing student, you will be required to submit many written assignments. In all assignments, your attention to grammar and spelling will be essential to getting your point across and getting the best grade possible. This post provides general tips for better academic writing as well as specific recommendations for online and audio grammar help.
Category: Career Advice
This post answers a question about national board certification and state licensing for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
This post celebrates Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) week but also gives a quick overview of what a CNS does and what competencies are important for this role.
Category: General Nursing Education
One of the most important interventions nurses provide to patients and clients is to administer medications. The original “five rights” of medication administration taught in all nursing schools have been expanded to seven rights – and I’ve seen as many as 12 Rights suggested. This post will explain the basic Rights of Medication Administration – including additional points that may be taken for granted but shouldn’t
be.
