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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
Nursing & Healthcare NewsTalking with the president and CEO of the National League for NursingOriginally founded back in 1893, the National League for Nursing (NLN) was the nation’s first nursing association. Its mission is to promote excellence in nursing education and build a strong nursing workforce. NLN President and CEO Beverly Malone, RN, Ph.D., FAAN, has led the organization since 2007.
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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
Career CornerWith these expert tips, you can be prepared and feel confident on your big dayThe thought of interviewing for a new job can stress out even the strongest of nurses. The tips below will help you go into your next interview feeling confident and relaxed. We’ll cover some typical scenarios and present proven tactics for success in each. Download the appropriate platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Skype) at least a few days prior to the interview.
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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
My SpecialtyProviding both clinical care and administrative oversight for stroke patients Angel Peñafiel, RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRNStroke Program CoordinatorArrowhead Regional Medical CenterColtonIn college, my anatomy professor told me that nursing was a great job and I should consider it. After I got serious about school, I graduated from nursing school in 2015 and started here at Arrowhead. My first position was on the stroke unit.
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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
Nursing Book ClubThe History and Persistence of Our Deadliest InfectionJohn Green is best known as the author of six novels, including The Fault in Our Stars. His newest book is a nonfiction deep dive into tuberculosis, a disease that he says reveals “the folly and brilliance and cruelty and compassion of humans.”Green’s interest in this subject began with his great uncle Stokes, who died of tuberculosis in 1930, at the age of 29.
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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
FeatureImagine if you had to puncture an artery every time you needed to take a patient’s blood pressure!Checking a patient’s pulse has been an important diagnostic technique for thousands of years. However, measuring blood pressure is a more recent development. Our modern conception of the circulatory system stems from a 1628 book by English physician William Harvey. He argued that the body contained a finite amount of blood which circulated due to the action of the heart.
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2 weeks ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
FeatureImagine if you had to puncture an artery every time you needed to take a patient’s blood pressure!Checking a patient’s pulse has been an important diagnostic technique for thousands of years. However, measuring blood pressure is a more recent development. Our modern conception of the circulatory system stems from a 1628 book by English physician William Harvey. He argued that the body contained a finite amount of blood which circulated due to the action of the heart.
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1 month ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
CNO Roundtable 2025What strategies help you better connect with your nursing teams? Angela Brady, San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalI still work shifts on the floor when needed. This supports my team during busy times, and shows that I haven’t forgotten where I started. Annabelle Duschane Braun, Orange Coast Medical Center (above, right)Doing frontline rounds as often as possible is key. We need to hear directly what’s going on and what’s not working to make the most meaningful changes.
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1 month ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
CNO Roundtable 2025Has your hospital developed any new strategies to help protect nurses at work? Sharon Brown, Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterWe recently implemented a behavioral escalation response team (BERT), which applies its expertise to de-escalating patients and educating frontline nurses. Brandi Cassingham, Saddleback Medical Center (photo, top)Over the past year, we’ve used safe workplace intervention teams (SWITs) whenever nurses are struggling with a patient.
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1 month ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
CNO Roundtable 2025Navigating Nursing NowIn this special annual feature, 21 local nursing executives share bold insights on the issues shaping the profession today. Getting to Know the CNO. What’s something outside of work that relieves stress and brings you joy? Staff Communication. What strategies help you better connect with your nursing teams? Healthcare Tech. Is there a technology trend that you’re excited about — or that makes you nervous? New Grads.
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1 month ago | 
workingnurse.com | Catherine Rhodes
CNO Roundtable 2025What is your biggest concern regarding nurse recruitment and retention? How are you tackling that challenge? Angela Brady, San Gorgonio Memorial HospitalThe biggest challenge is burnout. I’m addressing this by fostering a more collaborative work environment, including floating staff across departments to help balance workloads. Annabelle Duschane Braun, Orange Coast Medical CenterThe biggest challenge is making team members feel valued and like they have a future with us.
