Top 5 Benefits of Working in the Medical Field
A career in healthcare offers many rewards, benefits and opportunities for growth. It’s a thriving industry with a variety of jobs to suit many different skills and interests. For those considering a job in...
Male Nursing Jobs are on the Rise
Although nursing is typically seen as a predominantly female profession, a new study from the U.S. Census Bureau found the percentage of male nurses tripled between the years 1970 and 2011, and is still...
An Introduction to the Field of Nursing
The era of modern nursing started a decade before the Civil War when Florence Nightingale treated British soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854 and later began the evolution of the profession, establishing the...
Skin Cancer on the Rise in Younger Patients – What Nurses Need to Know
Recent data from the American Cancer Society and the Skin Cancer Foundation indicates that skin cancer is on the rise in younger patients, which is an important fact for nurses to keep in mind...
Public Health Nurse Job Description
Public health nurses work to limit the spread of disease by coordinating advanced patient care and providing education to the public about diseases and health conditions. Typical Job Responsibilities Responsibilities for a public health nurse (PHN)...
What is a Neonatal Nurse?
Neonatal nurses are specialists who work with newborn infants who are born with issues that require them to remain in the hospital for extended periods of time. Nurses can assist babies with a variety...