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Safe Nurse Staffing News: The Joint Commission’s National Performance Goals for 2026

by Rachel Pugmire, RN, BSN

Nurses have long been advocates of improved nurse staffing and nurse-patient ratios. In a momentous step towards increased patient safety and nurse staffing, The Joint Commission (TJC) has included nu . . .

Hyperbaric Nurse Career Guide: What It Is, Training, & Certification

by Karen Clarke, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

The uniqueness of the nursing profession is evident in the diverse opportunities to work in different settings. I remember when I worked as a registered nurse in a medical intensive care unit (MICU), . . .

Artificial Intelligence and Medical Advice

by Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN

In today’s digital world, new artificial intelligence (AI) is constantly changing how people get information. AI systems can process and organize vast amounts of data in a way that humans cannot. As t . . .

Safe Home Canning: How to Avoid Bacteria and Botulism

by Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN

Interest in canning food at home has grown enormously. Many people are using methods like canning to reduce waste and enjoy homegrown produce year-round. The process involves more than simply placing . . .



Teen Substance Use and Abuse: Causes, Signs, and Prevention

by Rachel Pugmire, RN, BSN

Substance use amongst adolescents and teens has always been a reason for concern and is constantly evolving with new trends, data, substances, and challenges. Surveys show that as of 2022, the number . . .

Facing Breast Cancer: A Nurse’s Story of Treatment, Surgery, and Advocacy

by Catherine Hernandez, DNP, RN, APRN, CPNP-PC

There was no family history of cancer. A few months prior, I had found a lump in my right breast while showering. The lump felt irregular. It took my breath away. I cried in the shower for what felt l . . .



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