Oklahoma City University Online Nursing Blog
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses considers patient advocacy to be one of the most important roles of a nurse. Provision three of the Code states that nurses are entrusted to promote, advocate for and protect patients’ health, safety and rights.
Opaline Deveraux Wadkins played such an influential role in both advancing and desegregating the field of nursing that former Oklahoma Governor Davin Borin declared November 14, the day she retired, a state holiday.
Nurses take on tremendous responsibility in all healthcare settings, making a big impact on the quality of care received.That’s part of the reason there’s been a concerted effort to increase the number of bachelor’s prepared nurses.
Ready for a career shakeup or looking for a job that aligns more closely with your interests? The great thing about working as a nurse is that you have highly in-demand practical and soft skills that can take you into all sorts of environments and niche roles.
Because of the inherent high risk for burnout in nurses, it’s important when working in the profession to know what warning signs and symptoms to look for, the risks associated with nurse burnout as well as methods for avoiding the causes of burnout.
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is a pretty reliable way to elevate your nursing career in a number of aspects. An MSN can lead to more secure employment opportunities, increased responsibilities, the ability to practice in more specialized health services–and of course– higher salaries.
Learn how AI is revolutionizing nursing, from diagnostics to patient monitoring, personalized treatment, enhancing care efficiency, and more!
Even when you love your career and are excited to progress forward it can be hard to imagine how you’ll balance going back to school among all your other commitments and responsibilities. Fortunately, attending nursing school online has become a viable and respected option for pursuing a higher degree, building new skills and taking your career to the next level.
“Nurses Make a Difference,” isn’t just the theme of this year’s National Nurses Week, it’s the ethos of Oklahoma City University online nursing programs. Read more to learn about the week of recognition and why it matters.