Q&A with Ryann Kress PW: What inspired/motivated you to become a nurse? RK: I spent my adolescence in and out of emergency rooms and doctors’ appointments managing my own disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I became comfortable in hospital...
As a nurse, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard that it must be amazing to “only” work three days a week. The truth is, it’s exhausting. Utterly exhausting. Twelve-hour shifts generally turn into 13- or 14-hour shifts. Forget dinner plans or the...
2020 has been a year of rapid change. To say this change has felt overwhelming at times would be an understatement: PPE shortages, shifting protocols, and the loss of patients and co-workers due to COVID-19 too often have left nurses feeling burnt out, and...
If you’re considering becoming a nurse, you’re likely wondering how much you can make and how you can earn the highest salary as a nurse. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Registered nurses earn a median annual salary of $75,330 as of...
As both a clinician and a scientist, Dr. Choi maintains a clinical practice as a registered nurse at a psychiatric hospital in downtown Los Angeles. And, she was the first and only nurse included in the US Forbes “30 Under 30” healthcare list in 2020. She was also...
Working from home has become the norm across many industries during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Believe it or not, the field of nursing is no exception. Yes, most people picture registered nurses providing in-person care, but nurses can also practice from...
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