Many registered nurses that work in operating rooms choose the specialty because of the mental and physical challenges of the job. They enjoy working as a part of a surgical team and the thrill of ...

Nurses’ clothing — especially sleeves and pockets — can play a role in the transmission of bacteria in hospitals, according to research presented at IDWeek 2016. The study involved 167 patients who ...

In the bustling corridors of health care, May heralds more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather: May also marks a poignant celebration of nurses and the role they play in caring for people.

Robots may eventually perform some tasks now performed by scrub nurses, such as handing surgeons instruments. That’s where the debate begins. The article describes the high-tech machines as “robotic ...

Believe it or not, medical scrubs aren’t just uniforms for work. The garments are just one aspect of personal protective equipment, but they can give healthcare workers an extra layer of protection — ...

A group of nurse scientists is building a national collaborative to formalize the role within hospitals. Nurse scientists have been around for decades, but their prominence is increasing nationally as ...