Trying to filter out the TMI tweets from quality content? Let NursingLink help you! We’ve compiled a list of which nurses (or profiles) we think you should be following on Twitter, and our top picks range from podcast hosts to social media savvy RNs. So without further ado, see why these nurses have garnered such a large following and not by ...

Over at KevinMD.com there is an article about "Evolution of Tablet Devices for the Hospital" and of course this is music to my nerdy little nursing ears. David Ahn, MD, makes some very interesting points about how he avoids using his iPhone too much in the view of patients and nurses because it can make you appear distracted. Because obviously, all ...

Nurses are busy enough taking care of patients, calming families, and keeping doctors updated on cases. Don't let a silly email mistake ruin your shift! In this age of BlackBerry-toting professionals connected by email around globe, it’s crucial to abide by the written (and unwritten) rules of email communication. You don’t want to embarrass yourself, do you? Don’t send another message ...

There are millions of blogs out there — how do you find ones worth your time? Sure, the number of Twitter followers is a good gauge of popularity, but there are plenty of exceptional reads flying under the radar. Whether writing about career advice, female empowerment or daily drama, here’s a list of 10 women-run blogs we love. 1) Penelope Trunk’s ...

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel declared November 17th “National Unfriend Day,” we’ve been taking a closer look at our 400+ Facebook friends. The man has a point. Facebook makes it too easy to hold onto irrelevant, obsolete or even irritating attachments. Do you really need to be in touch with people you barely knew (or liked) in high school? If you didn’t ...

I like to think of myself as a person who keeps a clean house, but a few of my possessions would likely tell a very different story. My phone screen is currently covered with smudges and grime, my computer keyboard has unidentified splotches of funk on it, and the TV screen is even punctuated with tiny kitty pawprints. Even though my ...

If you're one of those brave souls heading out on Black Friday this year, see what door-busting sales are awaiting your arrival! We've compiled a quick list of major retailers and what their sales have to offer. So grab your lists and check them twice for any of these hot items going on sale this year: • Best Buy: preview Best ...

On an infamous episode of Sex and the City, Samantha receives a present from her boyfriend, accompanied by a card signed, "Best, Richard." Despite the kind gesture of the gift, she's incensed at what she perceives to be a flippant and impersonal salutation. "Ugh," says Miranda. "'Best' is the worst." Gulp. That's how I've signed my emails for years. I thought ...

During the holidays this year, many lucky folks will be treated to new iPods, computers, televisions, cameras, and electronic gadgets and gewgaws. But all that consumer buying power and technical innovation has led to an unimagined side effect: millions of tons of electronic waste generated by our constant need for newer, better, and upgraded gear. The EPA reports that two million ...

Technology is a beautiful thing. Most of us can’t imagine doing our jobs without it. But sometimes, overindulging in email, texts, and social networking might actually hinder your performance as a nurse. We’ve identified five ways your iPhone, BlackBerry, Facebook and that endless information superhighway are actually making you worse at your job. [widget:career_advancement_articles] Instant message is twisting your words (and ...

What in the world do we have to learn from Ebenezer Scrooge about protecting our identities during the busy holiday season? Plenty! Scrooge was a miserly old git who wouldn’t share anything—his coal, his wealth, his love. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future scared him into realizing that giving generously is what the holidays (and life) are all about. ...

If you’re one of the millions of people whose password to their online accounts is “password,” don’t feel bad—you’re not alone. Remembering a single PIN, password, or secret phrase can sometimes be bothersome—let alone passwords for the dozens of accounts and devices many people have nowadays. Online-security experts recommend long, strong passwords for a reason—identity and information theft are rampant, and ...

Trying to wade through all the techy talk about smartphone apps for nurses? Here’s a quick review of an indispensable application called “Eponyms” by Andrew Yee, MD, that is a must-download for every nurse. What it is “Eponyms” is a very comprehensive database of, well, eponyms. Eponyms are names given to disease processes, anatomical structures, clinical findings, etc., that are named ...

For more than 13 years, I have used a variety of handheld devices at the point-of-care that have helped me deliver better, safer evidence-based nursing and advanced practice nursing care. In a previous article I discussed my many years of using Palm devices and my eventual migration to the iPhone in the past year. I’m often asked by nursing and medical ...

Thanks to Monster's new app for the iPhone and iPod touch, your job search can be right in the palm of your hands at all times. Monster designed the app to be the perfect complement to its website experience, giving you access to the Monster account you've already created online—including your resumes, your favorite job searches, your apply history, and so ...

Hospitals and nurses are turning more and more to mobile devices to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care. As acute nurse practitioner and trauma nurse specialist Andrew Bowman attests, “I could not function professionally or personally without my handheld devices to help me manage all the things that I have to do.” Here are 10 must-have iPhone apps for nurses that are ...

The technology involved in nursing today would likely surprise even the most devoted gadget freak. Nurses must increasingly master a host of complex technologies, from "smart" medical devices to tablet PCs. "There's no way to get around it," says Carol Bickford, PhD, RN, BC, a senior policy fellow in the department of nursing practice and policy at the American Nurses Association. ...

Always being “on” can seem like a curse for busy moms. Fortunately, smartphone applications these days can be your saving grace. At a christening I attended recently for my good friend’s baby girl, an iPhone saved the day after her older daughter ran screaming down the church aisle. I don’t know how we would have gotten through the event without having ...

New Year’s Eve: Silence engulfed our little nurse’s station–there wasn’t a patient on our floor. Usually when we are all “open,” really entertaining conversation ensues. We nurses are natural-born story swappers and out comes the personality when we have a (very infrequent) break. But something was amiss. No one was speaking. Heck, no one was even eating all the treats laid ...

Nurses are endlessly busy and undoubtedly could benefit from handy tools to help patient interactions and behind-the-scenes work flow smoother. Luckily, there are some great iPhone applications available to give them the relief they need! Let’s take a look at 10 of the most amazing apps available for nurses. 1. Nursing Central The Nursing Central iPhone app is a comprehensive field ...