National Healthcare

09/09/2025

"Burnout isn’t just a buzzword. For nurses, it’s a daily reality, one that’s increasingly difficult to ignore."

These burnout statistics for nurses reveal the true state of nurse mental health in 2024, including causes, specialty breakdowns, and solutions.

09/02/2025

"When you’ve got multiple patients to see, meds to give, and charting that won’t do itself, having a streamlined routine helps you stay focused, reduce overwhelm, and get ahead early in the shift."

Streamline your nursing assessments with real-life tips to help you stay efficient and confident (even when your shift is chaos). Perfect for new grads finding their flow!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us at National Healthcare! 💙 Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and compassion of healthcare professionals everywhere. Thank you for making a difference every single day. 🌟

08/26/2025

"AI and nursing education is reshaping everything."

AI is reshaping how nurses learn and educators teach. Discover the latest trends in AI and nursing education, including personalized learning, VR simulation, and how to prepare for an ethical, equitable future in healthcare training.

08/19/2025

"A great preceptor can build your confidence and help you thrive in those first overwhelming weeks."

Wondering if your preceptor is just tough, or actually toxic? Here’s how to spot the red flags of bullying, protect your mental space, and navigate this tricky dynamic like a pro nurse (without losing your mind).

08/12/2025

"Where do we draw the line on family behavior?"

A difficult exchange Photo by Riccardo Chiarini on Unsplash She was one of those patients who remind me of my own daughters, who make me consider up close what it would feel like to watch a terrible disease process insidiously take over my own child’s body. Her

08/05/2025

"What, specifically, are the roles and actions of nurses in addressing antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), and safe patient care and outcomes?"

Photo: Shutterstock Reducing the impact of antimicrobial therapy is a part of fundamental practice for health care providers, pharmacists, microbiologists, and public health professionals. Inclusion of nurses in the conversation regarding actions and implementation to achieve this end has often been...

07/29/2025

"Rural counties have fewer health care workers and specialists, critical care units, emergency facilities, and transportation options for patients to get to appointments."

Photo by Bradyn Shock on Unsplash When I first heard of telehealth services coming to our rural hospital, no one was a bigger skeptic than I was. Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice

07/22/2025

"This blog post will explore how to harness AI and technology to gain a high-level and comprehensive overview of a research topic of interest."

The research-to-practice gap. Today’s rapidly changing health care settings require medical and nursing professionals and students to remain up to date on trending research, topics, and evidence for guiding practice. While this may sound fundamental for nurses, multiple barriers make this incredib...

07/15/2025

"...promoting renewal, resilience, and retention in the nursing profession—a short film."

A film created to spark meaningful conversations about nursing. With support from a state-funded grant, the R3: Resilient Nurses Initiative has embarked on a project to further its mission of promoting renewal, resilience, and retention in the nursing profession—a short film. In collaboration with...

07/08/2025

"But where was a retired nurse needed?"

After a varied, fulfilling, and fascinating 43-year career as a nurse, I finally retired. To be honest, I was a little anxious about it. After all, what would I do with all that free time? So many of my colleagues were continuing to work long past the

07/04/2025

This Independence Day, National Healthcare proudly honors the strength, resilience, and dedication of our nurses and healthcare heroes—today and every day.

Thank you for your commitment to caring for others. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful 4th of July! 🎆🩺