Pre-med to L&D: A Nurse's True Calling A decision to take her nursing skills on the road led to the adventure of a lifetime Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we feature a Travel Nurse who was on track to become a neonatologist but found her true calling in nursing. We also share the latest job opportunities and talk about the risk to SNAP benefits, RFK Jr.'s plans for new dietary guidelines, and a recall on cholesterol drugs. But...
4 days ago • 6 min read
Gratitude for Growth A nurse shares her story of feeling too inexperienced to train as a charge nurse but finding the support she needed for the job Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, one nurse shares her growth after making a move to train as charge on her busy floor at the hospital. We also share the latest job opportunities, and talk about global affects caused by the cuts to funding malaria prevention, how shingles vaccines may...
9 days ago • 4 min read
Pursuing a Dream Decades in the Making A nursing student shares how she’s turning a lifelong goal into a new beginning Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we feature a student nurse who proves it’s never too late to follow your calling. After 25 years in federal service, she decided to return to school and finally pursue her lifelong dream of nursing. But first, a little something every nurse can relate to... Featured Jobs 🩺 LPN Long...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Catching Babies for a Living A nurse opens up about preparing for the worst while keeping her patients calm Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, a nurse shares how she's known she wanted to work with babies since childhood and her journey to getting just there. We also share results from our recent feedback survey and highlight nurse staffing finally being recognized as a national performance goal. But first, a moment to remember that...
16 days ago • 5 min read
A Nurse with a Passion for Wellness IV Therapy A nurse who empowers her patients to take charge of their health Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, we feature a nurse with over 20 years of experience in the nursing field. We also discuss the healthcare dispute that is sparking the government shutdown, a looming strike at Kaiser Permanente, and how the keto diet may impact your brain health. But first.... manifestinggreatnesss Nursing...
18 days ago • 4 min read
Finding Power in Time Management This nurse admits she actually loves the fast-paced mix of patients on a medical-surgical floor Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. Before we get into this week's edition, we wanted to extend one last invitation to complete a brief, 2-minute survey meant to helps us understand what you value most. As a thank you, you'll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. This week, a nurse shares her way of finding a rhythm...
23 days ago • 4 min read
A Perioperative Nurse Blending Clinical Expertise with Infusion Care A nurse who maximizes her patients' wellness through IV and IM therapy Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. Before we get into this week's edition, we want to invite you to complete a brief, 2-minute survey meant to help us understand what you value most. As a thank you, you'll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. This week, we speak with a nurse who is both a perioperative...
25 days ago • 5 min read
From Bedside to Remote Research One nurse left 7 years of night shift behind to work remotely in clinical research Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. Before we get into this week's edition, we want to invite you to complete a brief, 2-minute survey meant to helps us understand what you value most. As a thank you, you'll be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Before we dive in, a moment for our most proactive patients... Featured Jobs 🩺...
30 days ago • 3 min read
A Nurse on a Mission to Solve the Nursing Shortage Working by night, a rehab nurse manages a staffing platform connecting nurses with work opportunities Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, a nurse shares how an important observation during COVID led a nurse to start his own company. We also feature job opportunities and discuss cannabis-induced cardiac arrest, alcohol and its link to dementia, and wearable health devices. But first, we...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read