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Apr 28 - 
Like any diagnosis, the one to mental illness is not a straight path. It's a step forward and two steps back. It's putting a name to a face and coming to terms with behaviors as patterns. Sometimes there's a moment of clarity in which it all makes sense. This is just one story of many.
by dolcebellaluna 6 comments Last by
aknottedyarn
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Feb 7, '12 - Like any good team member, nurses come to work with our game face on: ready to run hard, field phone calls, intercept doctors, and run interference for our patients. Here's what happens when we play like we left our heads behind in the locker room.
by VivaLasViejas 99 comments Last by
VivaLasViejas
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Apr 1 - You know what? You have intact skin, acid in your stomach, and cilia in your lungs for a good reason. Stop worrying about normal contact with the world. Normal flora are called that for a reason-- they are all around us and they don't harm us. In fact, there's increasing evidence that they are helpful.
by GrnTea 51 comments Last by
Janey496
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Nov 16, '12 - This article is prepared in direct response to the numerous inquiries that job seekers make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The intended purpose of this article is to shed some light onto several of the most commonly-asked nursing interview questions.
by TheCommuter 8 comments Last by
joanna73
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Apr 18 - A lesson in Stress Management 101 is learned as a burned-out LTC nurse searches for treasure in the sands of a Pacific Coast beach. As her time on medical leave grows short, she tries to collect her thoughts as well before plunging back into the fiery hell that her work life has become....and discovers that one effective self-care strategy is only an hour's drive away.
by VivaLasViejas 21 comments Last by
Liddle Noodnik
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Apr 8 - Struggles and countless defeats are obstacles in life that create a pathway of determination and dedication for success. The purpose of this article is to discuss how struggles and countless defeats are only temporary which will eventually lead to victory.
by Hello.Kitty.Girl. 63 comments Last by
melaniedale28f
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Apr 12 - Is it your general understanding that if there are any issues or problems within your health care facility, that doctors are able to confront a nurse to discuss their annoyance with something which was either done or not done, but the same privileged is not happening visa versa?
by madwife2002 47 comments Last by
Miss Lizzie
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Jan 9 - Students repeatedly ask variations of the following questions: “Is it possible to work while enrolled in the nursing program at my school full-time?” “Should I work while attending nursing school?” This article will attempt to address five different points of consideration separately with the goal of helping readers make this important decision.
by TheCommuter 30 comments Last by
Kencanwin
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Apr 17 - The author learns that some words she uses may be taken in a completely different light by other readers and how this applies to spoken language as well. She waxes on philosophical about thoughtful posting, and its connection to perception and professional practice.
by Tait 11 comments Last by
lorirn58
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Apr 21 - April the 15th has always been known as Tax Day for Americans. This year the 15th occurred on the third Monday of April, the date of one of America’s great traditional events, the Boston Marathon. But now, that date will always remind us of the horrific events that transpired that sunny afternoon in Boston. Images of that day will be forever etched into the minds of not only doctors, nurses, first responders and participants but also the entire nation. Think about the doctors and nurses who were working in the Boston ER’s that day. How did they feel when they were inundated with victims who were clinging to life? How are they coping today? How would you react in that situation?
by tnbutterfly 22 comments Last by
tnbutterfly
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Apr 23 - Last week, our nation experienced two more tragic events. The bombings in Boston and the explosion in West, TX left many people dealing with feelings of anger, anxiety, and fear. There have been several catastrophic events over the past decade and a half, natural disasters as well as man-driven attacks. Katrina, 9-11, Newtown, Columbine, Aurora, VirginiaTech..........to name a few. Arm yourself with resources that will help you stop the emotional bleeding following a disaster.
by tnbutterfly 7 comments Last by
tnbutterfly
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Apr 22 - Ah, the joys of stress and the work environment. Everyone has their own unique brand of coping. Some smoke, some gamble, some cry. I laugh. A lot. And I make it a point to laugh at myself first, early, and often. Ever do something so completely....well....stupid, that it actually pulls you from your sleep in the middle of the night to leave you shaking your head at yourself in the dark? This is one of those moments. And remember: Please do not try this at home.
by CheesePotato 12 comments Last by
Who?Me?
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Apr 4 - For my fellow new grads! The UN-EMPLOYED ones! I thought this would help take your minds off the crap we go through daily. My hope is that you don't forget everything you have learned before you actually get to use it. 'Cause I can't remember half of my drugs! Enjoy.
by murse301 41 comments Last by
InformaticsRN.MA
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Jun 25, '12 - This article is in direct response to the numerous inquiries that people make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The intended purpose of this article is to shed some much-needed light onto a few of the most commonly-asked nursing interview questions.
by TheCommuter 38 comments Last by
nichanayumi
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Apr 3 - I am an RN who's also a recovering(ed) alcoholic. I've found the judgmental attitudes of colleagues taking care of addicted patients disturbing. The purpose of this article is to, perhaps, get nurses to realize how powerful attitude can be when taking care of an addicted patient.
by suejgee 69 comments Last by
suejgee
