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Ask The Expert RN Talk
Find out the latest perspectives about nurses and nursing from several expert voices in the field. Gain valuable insight and join the conversation with E'Louise Ondash, RN, and Laura Webb, BSN, RN, MRP.

I Am a Nurse, I Am an Island

By Laura Webb, BSN-RN, MRP

Most nurses value our autonomy at work. Much of our time is spent working independently, caring for our personal load of patients or engaged in a unique administrative role. It is empowering to be “on our own” sometimes.

On the other hand, the autonomy in our jobs can sometimes leave us feeling isolated and alone.

Do you ever feel like you are working on your own,

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published: 5/13/2013 5:16:00 PM Pacific Time

Ask the Expert
Ask questions, get answers and find out all you need to know about this fascinating career alternative for nurses. Aaron Moore, RN, a former travel nurse and published author on the topic, answers your questions.

Inside the Mind of the Nurse Hiring Manager

By Aaron Moore, RN, MSN, travel nurse expert

Recently I had the privilege of being involved in interviews for a new staff member on the unit where I work. It was an eye-opening process, and one that I would encourage others to experience. As we prepared questions and talked with candidates, I found myself thinking about travel nurse interviews and what a nurse manager must be thinking when

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published: 4/19/2013 12:01:00 PM Pacific Time

Ask The Expert Campus Corner
Student nurse, Cassie Applegate, answers questions, responds to comments and offers plenty of insight for student nurses on all things related to nursing school.

Nine Ways to Care for Yourself During Clinicals

Starting clinicals can be a stressful, scary, exciting, and rewarding time in nursing school. Some student nurses have no healthcare experience prior to starting clinicals, so it can seem extra intimidating. Some have had healthcare experience, but can still find it hard to step into a new role as a nursing student and future nurse. Regardless of where you’re coming from, it’s important to take

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published: 5/3/2013 9:07:00 AM Pacific Time

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