Nurses do make pretty good money, but there are times when you need a little extra for something special. Maybe you have an upcoming wedding, vacation, or are thinking of buying a house. There is always extra work for nurses since they are in such great demand. There are many opportunities for nurses to pick up a shift or two. Here are some ways to pick up some quick extra … [Read more...]
Adventures in Home Health Nursing
“Make a right turn at the cow, follow the dirt road until you see three trees, and make a sharp left into our driveway,” says the family member of your next scheduled patient. Oh, and its foggy out. Like near zero visibility foggy and you have to remove staples from hip surgery and your patient’s family thinks it’s infected, so you can’t reschedule. Yes, these are the … [Read more...]
Top Nursing Blogs You’ll Want to Bookmark
Whether you've just made the decision to embark on a nursing career or have been in the field longer than you care to remember, the age of the internet has made it really easy for nurses to find resources at a moment's notice. Here are some of our top nursing blogs that you'll definitely want to bookmark for future reference! NurseFuel's Top Nursing Blogs Mighty … [Read more...]
How Much Do Nurses Make? Find Out if Nursing is Going to Make You Rich!
"How much do nurses make?" is one of the most popular nursing questions every nurse gets asked and asks himself or herself. Have you ever wondered if embarking on a career in nursing will be worth it? How about whether what you are currently making is at industry standard? We’ll aim to answer all of that and more so stay tuned! First off in tackling how much do nurses make … [Read more...]
Upping Your Game: Go From a CNA to RN
Considering going from a CNA to RN? If you're an experienced CNA and have been thinking about becoming a nurse, this post is for you. Nursing school is a big step, but there is nobody more well-positioned to take on the realities of working on a busy ward than a nurse who has spent some time “in the field” as a CNA. However, sometimes the ins and outs of the application process … [Read more...]