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…)

Large-scale disasters, whether caused by negligence, malice, or nature, have the power to cause havoc in millions of lives every year. Families are uprooted from their homes, and their belongings are destroyed; local businesses may experience a wide range of irreparable damages; local infrastructure may also suffer significant setbacks; worse yet, disasters often lead to widespread injuries or deaths. (more…)

Nursing executives use six proven strategies to combat the practical nursing crisis. By 2030, the nursing shortage will likely increase. Over the next decade, an expected average of 54,400 LPN nursing home job new positions for licensed practical or vocational nurses, who have successfully passed the NCLEX-PN exam should open up.
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As the variety of healthcare facilities, medical facilities, and clinics grows, so does the demand for competent administrators. Administrators must manage their facilities to balance the financial, political, and economic aspects of health care. Administrators who promote and demonstrate social justice can become successful physicians, ensuring patients receive equal chances and approaches. Prospective students interested in a healthcare administration career can gain the basic nursing skills necessary to implement social injustice in healthcare through advanced education. (more…)

Nurse bullying is a common problem. It can also be called nurse incivility or brutality on the side. (more…)