Customizing your profile will allow you to choose what information you want public or private. Take a look at all the settings and adjust them to what feels comfortable for you. Step 1: Log into your account and click on the My Account tab. Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Privacy & Content. A ...

How to Join a Group Step 1: Click "Network" located in the right side of the navigation bar. Next, click the "Groups" option. Step 2: Once you're at the groups page, you'll notice our featured group Healthy Nurses. Below that, you'll be able to search for a particular group, or browse all our groups by selecting on the the options below ...

Videos can be a great way to share content beyond text and pictures. Below we'll show you how to upload a video in case you find a useful tutorial online or want to share a funny home made video. 1. Click on the Quizzes tab located in the navigation bar. Another set of options will appear, and you'll want to choose ...

Did you know that anyone – your employer, a co-worker, a patient, even a jilted lover – can file a complaint against your practice? Handle it well, and you could turn it into a valuable learning experience. Handle it poorly, and you could lose your license. NursingLink spoke to a Sheryl Oakes Caddy, a nurse, nursing faculty instructor and an attorney ...

Once you have been laid off, one of the first things you are likely to think about is how you are going to replace your income. Unemployment Insurance (UI) was established by the government to provide unemployment benefits to workers when become unemployed due to factors outside their control to financially assist them while they are looking for employment. UI is ...

Learn how to upload a profile picture, or "avatar", to your NursingLink profile, or change your existing picture. 1) One your profile page, click the "Edit" link that appears next to your profile picture 2) Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click on the section labeled "Your Avatar." 3) Under this section, you should either see ...

They complain, criticize, shout, swear and may even try to hit you. Difficult patients are an unfortunate fact of life in healthcare. But knowing how to identify, understand and respond to them can make your work life safer and less stressful. *+Identify Difficult Patients+* It's sometimes possible to predict which patients will likely become difficult, abusive or violent. Alzheimer's patients, for ...

Every healthcare professional encounters patients who are short-tempered, belligerent or just plain rude from time to time. But the frequency of these encounters may increase as the stress level rises among patients and providers. Experienced physicians and nurse practitioners offer five tips on keeping your cool when tempers flare: Give Patients the Benefit of the Doubt Most patients don't purposefully cause ...

Twice a week, NursingLink sends out a recap of the best and most popular content from our site. It also showcases new and under-the-radar features you might have never known were there! Plus, it's FREE! How to Sign Up for the NursingLink Newsletter FOR NON-MEMBERS: 1) On the NursingLink homepage, you'll see a sign up box for the newsletter on the ...

Thinking of reentering the nursing profession after a hiatus? You're not alone. Many nurses take time off to raise kids, care for parents or try a different line of work. Getting your foot back in the door after an extended absence requires determination and dedication, but the current nursing shortage could make you a hot commodity. Experts offer these tips on ...

What are Groups and Why Should You Care? NursingLink is the nation's premiere online nursing community, but with its daunting breadth, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate and find the specific niche with whom you have a particular affinity. That is why we created "Groups":http://nursinglink.monster.com/groups. Groups are the perfect way to connect with NursingLink members on a more substantial and ...

YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO YOUR NURSINGLINK ACCOUNT TO SUBMIT A NEWS ARTICLE 1) Go to the "News" channel. 2) Click on the "Report News Here" button that appears on the right side of the page. 3) You have two options: Submit an article written by yourself (A), or submit a link to another article (B) on a different site. ...

1) To add a NursingLink user as your friend, go to that user's profile page. You can find a user's profile page by searching for them in the search box using the "People" filter. 2) On the user's profile page, underneath their picture, click on the link that says "Add [username] as a Friend." 3) You will go to a page ...

Men and women are feeling the squeeze: on one end from child care, for which, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 15 percent of workers had access to employer assistance in 2006, and on the other end from elder care as demographics shift toward an aging population. With these dual responsibilities in mind, some are looking to flexible ...

Every interview has a unique focus, but some questions are asked so often, it makes sense to do all you can to prepare for them. In order to be successful, you need a strategy -- not scripted answers. Your goal should be to emphasize the experiences in your background that best fit what each interviewer is looking for. In this series, ...

So now that you've found your way to NursingLink, what exactly is there do? There are many ways to be interactive and if you need some ideas, this guide will show you exactly what there is to do in each section. Careers You can search our job listings to see who is hiring nurses. We've partnered with Monster.com to bring you ...

Posting a topic in the forum can be a great way to get answers to questions, vent about a bad day, and connect with other nurses or nursing students. Posting a topic is easy, but make sure you know how to format posts using our toolbar. Step 1: Click on "Forum" in the blue navigation bar. Next, click "Start New Forum ...