Ida Koivisto, BSN, RN, PHN

Nurses are an integral part of our healthcare system and we often forget that, despite their wonderful work, they are only human and can get sick too. But all too often, nurses may feel a sense of guilt when calling in sick and many times will avoid taking a sick day when they really should […]

The regulations or statutes made by the state government can help in determining the qualifications for becoming an RN or registered nurse. But the admission of nurses can be stopped due to certain embarrassing principles related to the profession of nursing like doubtful character and criminal record etc. But what charges can stop you from

Nurses are a crucial part of the healthcare industry. They form 40 percent of the hospital staff. Hence, they can contribute positively to the environment through proper waste and supply management. Currently, healthcare is adding to pollution with greenhouse gases and other toxic wastes into the environment. Therefore, nurses can greatly impact the reduction of

Nurses are in a caring profession. They would wish to act with the best possible intentions. However, anything can happen in life. Many nurses wish to unwind, visit friends and family, and enjoy drinks or two. So, can you be a nurse with a DUI? The laws vary from state to state and also the

There is no doubt in saying that nurses play a very vital role in the healthcare field. They are always in the front row when it comes to treating and due to this, nurses influence healthcare costs in many ways. Nurses are one of the most important assets in the healthcare industry. They don’t only

Health care disparities, in today’s scenario, happen to contribute significantly to the exponentially increasing problems in the medical circles of the United States of America. Studies reveal that quite an alarming level of disparity or inequality exists when it comes to accessing medical facilities and insurance coverage. Disparity or inequality in the affordability of medication

Depending on a nurse’s role, some tasks can be delegated to a CNA depending on their scope of practice. Essentially, a nurse can delegate tasks to a CNA anytime help is necessary. However, they may only do so if the task is appropriate to the level of the CNA’s skill. But what can a nurse

In this article, we talk about the responsibility of different nurses. Here we go through in general responsibility of a nurse. I think that this is a really good and important subject. There is a lot of responsibility in nursing because you are dealing with human lives. So it is really important to act responsibly.

You might have harbored intentions to become a nurse and be of service to society by working in hospitals and medical care centers. You are worried that a felony record or a criminal conviction can stop you from becoming a nurse. You can put your concerns to rest as in most cases the law allows