Coaching Nurses Toward Finding Wholeness along their Career Paths How One Nurse's Coaching Sessions Support Clients in Finding Balance Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, a nurse coach shares how she guides her clients into finding their ideal careers. We also feature the latest job opportunities in your region, ICE hospital visits, health insurance for young adults, and ACA for Floridians. But first, we'd say we hope you enjoyed the...
3 days ago • 5 min read
A Guide for End of Life This nurse works on-call 60+ hours straight to ensure hospice patients have around-the-clock care Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses, for nurses. This week, a nurse shares her story behind going from art school graduate to hospice nurse. We also share the latest job opportunities, and news of new treatments for liver disease, a possible cure for HIV in children, and also a bacteria outbreak in NYC. But first, a shout out to our fellow...
8 days ago • 3 min read
A nurse educator’s dedication to empowering her staff through exceptional training After entering nursing later in life, a nurse shares her path to becoming a clinical educator in the OR. Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we spotlight the role of a clinical educator. We will also share the latest job opportunities, plus we cover elder homelessness, health insurance, and nurse layoffs. But first, a friendly reminder to stay hydrated......
10 days ago • 5 min read
Pampering in Healthcare Bringing a spa-like experience to patients seeking treatment for chronic health conditions Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses, for nurses. This week, one nurse shares how she finds a way to pamper patients while treating their chronic health conditions. We also share available nursing jobs, and cover the end of the Texas measles outbreak, the mental health benefits of a wolf dog playdate, and findings of potentially radioactive shrimp....
15 days ago • 3 min read
A Nurse Manager's Passion For Leading Her Staff Coming from a family of nurses, how one nurse's path prepared her for a role in management Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we spotlight a nurse who is passionate about her role as a nurse manager. We also share the latest job opportunities and cover childhood vaccine safety, Planned Parenthood, and Medicaid cuts. But first, who relates? 👯 Nurse Spotlight: Hillary Stamps, RN, BSN, CPAN,...
17 days ago • 4 min read
Former Dental Assistant Now Saves Lives in a Trauma ICU A day in the life of a critical care nurse devoted to healing the seriously injured. Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, a critical care nurse shares her journey from dental assistant to caring for trauma patients. We also share job opportunities, and cover Cardinal Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and cutbacks on big retail pharmacies. But first, a reminder to breathe...
22 days ago • 4 min read
A Former Dental Assistant now saves lives in a Trauma ICU A day in the life of a critical care nurse devoted to healing the seriously injured. Brief intro (1–2 sentences) — Includes the theme of the week (example: CRNA spotlight) and quick overview of the newsletter. Nurse Spotlight: Kayla Parker, RN, BSN, Surgical Trauma ICU nurse What I do for work I work as a critical care nurse in the surgical trauma ICU at a level one trauma center in South Carolina. Each day is different as we care for...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Tiny Patients One nurse thought this career wasn't meant for her until she found the NICU and never looked back Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses, for nurses. This week, one nurse shares her deep hesitancy towards nursing during her BSN program, until luck landed her in an internship that changed her mind forever. We also discuss the United State's plan to burn $10 million in contraceptives, an initiative to potentially make access to health records easier,...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Bringing Families Together While Fighting Cancer An Oncology nurse provides comfort to her patients and their family members during a challenging time. Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we spotlight the role of an oncology nurse who supports patients and families during difficult moments. We also cover a new health data-tracking system and share available jobs. But first—we see you, night nurses! Ashley Engles, RN, BSN, Oncology Nurse...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read