Archive - Laura

Registered Nurses: USA vs. Australia A Comparative Analysis of Patient Loads, Clinical Tasks, Pay, and Cost of Living

A Comparative Analysis of Patient Loads, Clinical Tasks, Pay, and Cost of Living

Apr 4 • Laura

Registered Nurses: USA vs Canada Comparison Report

Metric United States Canada Population (2026) ~341.8 million ~40.5 million Average Hourly Pay $36.82–$47.32/hour CAD $39–$61/hour Average Annual Salary…

Apr 4 • Laura

Registered Nurse Workload Comparison: USA vs. UK Hospital Settings

Registered nurses in both the United States and United Kingdom face significant workload pressures, but the specific challenges, patient ratios, and…

Apr 4 • Laura

March 2026

Healthcare hasn’t caught up with AI yet — so I went and learned it myself

By Laura, BSN, RN, CRNI | ThisRN

Mar 29 • Laura

What actually happens when you get an IV — a nurse explains

By Laura, BSN, RN, CRNI | ThisRN

Mar 28 • Laura

August 2025

Why I started ThisRN

Aug 22, 2025 • Laura

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