Over 190,000 nurses work in Illinois, and all must follow the same rules to protect patient safety. These rules are part of the Illinois Nurse (more…)

Each year, over 50 million surgeries take place in the United States. Behind every successful procedure is a dedicated surgical nurse. The role of a surgical nurse involves more than just working in the operating room. (more…)

Asthma remains a significant health issue, especially with increasing environmental factors like pollution and allergens triggering asthma symptoms in many patients. (more…)

As the healthcare landscape evolves, nurses continue to play a critical role in patient care. However, various limitations hinder nurses from fully utilizing their skills (more…)

In healthcare, what you don’t know can hurt you. A knowledge deficit nursing diagnosis highlights a critical gap. (more…)

With advancements in healthcare and an increased focus on cardiovascular health, understanding vascular diseases has become more crucial than ever. (more…)

Illinois nurses tend to work in urban areas. However, some also practice in rural areas. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois has 20.340 licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Illinois also has 61.140 certified nursing assistants. Only 200 certified nurse-midwives are APRNs in Illinois. The pay is average compared to other states, except for certified registered nurse anesthetists. The work settings vary from large universities to small rural hospitals, clinical sites, doctors’ offices, clinical settings, and even nursing home care. (more…)

Quality improvement (QI) is the process healthcare leaders use to set goals for their organizations, such as preventing falls among patients or decreasing opioid usage after surgery. But what exactly is quality improvement (QI)?

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The nursing workforce today (approximately four million by 2021) consists of four generations. Some percent of nurses are registered born between 1946 and 1965 (ages 57 to 75 in 2021) with a growing number choosing to become a licensed practical nurse by enrolling in practical nursing programs to learn basic nursing care. (more…)

American’s lifespans have extended considerably due to advances in medical science and quality-of-life improvements, evidenced by an increase in the percentage of those 65+ living among us from 12.4% in 2000 to 14.9% in 2016, an indication of this trend. By 2050, 22 out of every 100 Americans will be 65 or older than that. (more…)