I recently heard that another honor was bestowed on TNS – TheNursingSite.com. Many thanks to Feedspot.com for honoring the Top 80 Nursing Blogs of 2026. Be sure to check out this list and see if you’re getting all the best nursing blogs in your own feed.This list grows every year and there are even more fabulous nursing sites fro TNS to be included with. Sharing news, knowledge, and experiences helps us grow as a Profession! I congratulate every blog listed here for their dedication to our fellow nurses and to the improvement of healthcare and patient outcomes. Nurses have long been the backbone of healthcare and continue to play a…
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Healthcare Illiteracy: The Hidden Barrier in Patient Care
In modern healthcare, clinicians rely on advanced technology, innovative treatments, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes. Yet one of the greatest barriers to effective care is far less visible: healthcare illiteracy. Many patients struggle to understand medical information, instructions, and even basic terminology used during clinical encounters. As a result, they may leave healthcare settings confused, overwhelmed, or unable to follow their care plan. Health literacy expert Helen Osborne has spent decades studying how communication affects patient understanding. Her work reminds healthcare professionals that the success of treatment plans depends not only on clinical expertise but also on the clarity of communication. What Is Healthcare Illiteracy? This is a…
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Fellow Nurse Killed by ICE
A fellow nurse was killed by ICE on Saturday, January 24,2026. Everyday something new reminds us we are NO LONGER SAFE in our own beloved country! Alex Pretti RN was trying to defend and help a woman at a protest against ICE tactics in Minneapolis, MN regarding the recent shooting of citizen Renee Goode. The woman had been knocked down by ICE agents and Pretti was defending her. It hits home hard when it’s one of our own. Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Veterans hospital in Minneapolis. Alex was just 37 years old. He was holding his phone in one hand and his left hand was above his head…
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Help Spread the Word — WE ARE PROFESSIONALS!
Help Spread the Word- I have created a 3×3 inch sticker (We Are Professionals) for you to proudly display on your phone, your laptop, your iPad or tablet and ????? You can purchase the stickers directly from this page using the QR Code of your choice. One code is for 1 single sticker ($2.50) and the other code allows for the purchase of up to 5 multiples of 6 stickers (6 for $10.00). Shipping is Free, but only to the USA for up to 30 stickers. (US nurses are the ones being attacked by the US Government and Dept of Education.) We certainly do appreciate nurses worldwide for their support…
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Nurses Are Professionals!!!
EDITORIAL: Nurses are Professionals! Hello all, Welcome …well I was sort of just letting this site fade away because I’ve been busy with other things such as various teaching projects, participating in webinars, and finally doing some writing that’s long overdue. However, events this last week have sparked a great deal of anger in me and I feel compelled to engage in the huge fight we as nurses find ourselves engaged in. The current US government administration has made some pretty poor and reprehensible decisions this year since taking office last January. I’m not one to hide my political stance and feelings, but I do believe it’s not always the…