How to Become a Nurse:
Your Nursing Career Guide

Nurses are exceptionally busy on the job. There is no doubt that they are continuously on the move with few breaks for basic self-care. Many nurses are guilty of skipping meals altogether if the shift dictates that there is not enough time to stop and eat a nutritious lunch. Naturally skipping or skimping on meals takes a major toll on overall health, energy level and ability to think clearly. Ideally, a nurse should never sacrifice their mealtim ...

Every day, healthcare professionals encounter clients struggling with addiction, also called substance abuse disorder. Because nurses are often the “front line” in providing care and education for these clients, it’s important to learn about addiction: what it is, who’s at risk, and what to look for.What is addiction? The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as “a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by com ...

What is Sundowning? Sundown syndrome, or “sundowning“, is a term describing the agitation that affects people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia or cognitive impairment. It’s also called “Late Day Confusion” because clients commonly experience it in the late afternoon or early evening. The exact cause is not known, but diminishing daylight seems to be the trigger. A 2018 study at Beth Israel Dea ...