Frieda Paton, M.Cur, RN, Author at Nurseslabs

Nurse Unions Pros and Cons: Should You Join?

What are nurse unions? Should you join a union? What are the pros and cons of nurse unions?

10 Emergency ‘MacGyver’ Hacks for Nurses

You’re at a party, a family gathering, or next to the sports field - and someone develops a health issue. All eyes turn to you because, after all, you’re the nurse or nurse-to-be. Does this scenario sound familiar to you?

Nursing News

Next Gen NCLEX: What You Need to Know?

The current exam items focus more on testing knowledge, rather than clinical judgment – in other words, the application of knowledge through critical thinking and decision making that is required in nursing practice.

Nurse Burnout: Managing and Preventing Burnout

Nurse Burnout: Are You At Risk?

Burnout in nursing is a growing problem because of ever-increasing stress. In this article, we’ll define what is burnout, symptoms of burnout, and what you can do to manage and prevent it.

Nursing News

Meet Moxi: A Robot Helping Nurses and Patients in Texas

Nurses at a number of Texas hospitals now have a new assistant in the form of Moxi, the robot. Moxi has reduced nurses’ workload by taking over busy-work tasks - and even the patients love it.

Nursing News

Meet 94-Year-Old Nurse Florence Rigney

Earlier this year registered nurse Florence “See See” Rigney celebrated her 94th birthday while on shift at the Tacoma General Hospital in Washington.

Young Nurse Advocating and Campaigning for Nurses

Nursing News

10 Nurse Advocacies and Campaigns You Need to Know

Let’s have a look at some of the highlights, nurse advocacy groups and campaigns to which you can support and add your voice.

NurseLife

Veracity in Nursing: Is It Okay to Lie to Our Patients?

Lying is always wrong. Right?

Nursing News

Work Environment Affects Nurses’ Job and Patient Outcomes

A comprehensive study has confirmed that across the world, the environment in which nurses’ work influences the quality of nursing care, nurses’ job outcomes and patient well-being.