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“Per Diem” means “by the day.” In other words, nurses working in a per diem role are essentially working on call. Working on call means different things based on the facility or organization. For example, the nurse may be called same-day for sick calls. Shifts may vary from a partial shift to an eight to […]
While a prospective nursing student may possess the passion, character, and desire to become a great registered nurse (RN) figuring out how to pay for nursing school can be a bit of a hassle. Whether the individual decides to pay cash, obtain financial aid, apply for scholarships and grants, or is able to receive employer […]
Psychiatric nurses and psychiatric nurse practitioners have a very specialized career. They often care for mentally ill and unstable patients. While any area of nursing has its risks, psychiatric nursing has specific risks that need to be considered. First, it’s essential to describe what type of patients and diagnoses psychiatric nurses and NPs handle. For some, the image […]
