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The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

Nurse.com

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), clear and accurate documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice. This applies across settings, for registered and advanced practice nurses alike, according to ANA’s Principles for Nursing Documentation Guidance for Registered Nurses.

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End-of-Life Care: Your Patient Has Died, Now What?

Hospice Nurse Hero

While nearly 80% of people say they want to die at home , only 20% do. Believe it or not, many people still end up dying in acute care settings or nursing homes. However, as a home hospice nurse, you are more likely to perform death visits in the patient’s personal residence or nursing home.

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How to Get a Nursing Job With No Experience in Australia

The Nurse Break

Although most nursing jobs do require some level of experience, there are a few exceptions.For example, many hospitals are always in need of student nurses to help with things like personal care, checking vital signs and documentation. Applying for nursing jobs can be a time-consuming process.