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People often go into nursing because they have a desire to help others. This path can lead to meeting lots of interesting people, and it is not uncommon for those interactions to lead to something more. This can leave a nurse wondering if it is possible to pursue a...
65% of nurses report significant stress and burnout. While short staffing and high patient ratios remain concerns, a national survey of more than 2,600 nurses reveals a less obvious culprit: operational friction. The daily frustrations of inefficient workflows, supply...
Facing a Texas Board of Nursing Informal Settlement Conference (ISC) can be one of the most stressful experiences in your professional career. While preparing what you should do is important, understanding what to avoid is equally critical. A wrong move during your...
Healthcare demand is rising as the population ages, chronic conditions increase and care continues shifting beyond the hospital. For nurses and those considering nursing, these changes create meaningful career opportunities. Workforce data and health system trends...
It can seem like a Texas Board of Nursing (BON) investigation can arrive without warning. These investigations can be triggered by a complaint from a patient, coworker, employer or family member, a charting issue or a medication variance. The first instinct for anyone...
Many nurses operate under the assumption that their personal social media accounts exist entirely outside the scope of their professional lives. It's an understandable belief, but it's also a dangerous one. In fact, the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) holds you to a 24/7...
The empathy and resilience required for nursing can often lead to burnout, depression or secondary trauma. While patients are encouraged to seek help, you may worry that addressing your own mental health will spark a fitness-to-practice investigation. Understanding...
You've spent years earning your nursing degree and building your career. Now, the current administration has passed a bill excluding nursing from its list of professional degrees in recent federal policy changes. This decision has left many Texan nurses wondering:...
Few have as demanding of a profession as nurses. Not only do nurses work long hours but they are often dealing with a shortage in staffing. Nurses must deal with these stressors in addition to balancing the demands of home life. It is common for nurses to take a...
Working as a nurse is more than just a job – it is a career that comes with high professional expectations. Each state has a board that oversees the nursing profession, determining who does, and who does not, get a license to practice in their state. In addition to...