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Oct 7, '10 - 
the day of a typical med/surg nurse.
you crack one eye open as the clock next to your bed starts blaring some song about love, loss, or riches; it’s 5:15am. you entertain the idea of rolling back over and trying to get another 5 minutes of sleep but you know if you...
by BeinganRN9 26 comments Last by
anonymous36
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Dec 5, '11 - False guilt sneaks in on the coattails of fear and insecurity. Distinguishing the genuine article (a helpful behavioral motivator) from the counterfeit (a blend of poison and quicksand) can help women to energize themselves and their families to accomplish good things.
by rn/writer 5 comments Last by
rn/writer
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Dec 12, '11 - Once graduating from nursing school I receive a rude awakening from the "real world". For a few months I was confronted with the difficulties of finding employment as a new graduate nurse. From this experience I learned first hand the power of positive thinking and the value of friends and family. I wanted to share what I learned in order to relate and give hope to new grads while they continue their job search.
by NurseLB 0 comments
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Dec 3, '11 - Recently I’ve had the misfortune to have an un-invited guest perch onto my doorstep. Who is this you ask? His name is Homey (lovingly short for homeless) and he’s a large grey and white cat. Everyday in the morning, he sits on my doorstep literally screaming his little...
by Thephoenixrises 4 comments Last by
mindlor
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Dec 2, '11 - Part One of this article discussed how to affirm your own self worth and build your confidence so that you don’t collapse like a house of cards when someone upsets your applecart. Next, we’ll take a look at how to handle criticism (just or unjust), dissent, and rude behavior.
by rn/writer 8 comments Last by
warriorhealer
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Dec 21, '08 - This is the paper I have just completed for my Philosophy of Science Nursing Course during my first semester (fall, 2008). While writing it, I realized how much I had grown over the semester. I am looking forward to the spring and further adventures in graduate school!...
by VickyRN 13 comments Last by
lindalrn
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Nov 29, '11 - It is never easy to be the new kid on the block, especially when learning the vast amount of information needed to function efficiently and safely in the OR. Following are a few tips on how to precept a new staff member.
by canesdukegirl 2 comments Last by
Xsited2baNurse
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Nov 29, '11 - This paper is a chronological review of the events that led me to the decision to become a nurse and the development of my own nursing philosophy. I realized my journey in nursing started at the age of 16 and progressed to my current place as an RN-BSN student at James Madison University (JMU). My main goal as a nurse is to have a positive effect on others through access and education. Experiences in my life have brought me to the awareness that it is my calling and the only profession where I could feel comfortable and humbled in serving others, yet challenged and confident through research and advocacy.
by JoAnnaSkewlRN 2 comments Last by
VickyRN
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Apr 20, '11 - Good at IV starts- check. Telemetry trained- check. CPR and ACLS certified- check. We work so hard to have a resume that is full of experience and skills; but have we forgotten one of the most important qualifications needed to be a successful nurse? Do you have a...
by deborah911 1 comments Last by
RN 4D luv of nursing
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Mar 26, '11 - Let's see, where were we last ... oh yes, departing for Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC). I drove from Virginia to Jackson, Tennessee on the first day. It was a fabulous drive -- lovely weather and a huge playlist on the iPod. I am a machine when it comes to...
by LunahRN 15 comments Last by
tyeas
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Feb 24, '08 - Sometimes the most difficult and poignant things we can do as OB nurses, is simply be there....
George and Martha
Night time briskness slapped me in the face as I climbed in to my car for the familiar trek to work. It was my third scheduled night shift but...
by mother/babyRN 35 comments Last by
hofamb
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Nov 29, '11 - i had a teacher poke her head into my office about a month or so ago. "do you know juan hernandez?" she asked in a shrill tone. i told her i knew the name, but that he had not yet visited my office. juan recently transferred from an inner city school. i only knew...
by Flare 3 comments Last by
Purple_Scrubs
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Apr 26, '11 - Palliative care services are a very important resource for those patients who have been recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. Care needs fluctuate throughout the course of any life-limiting disease. No longer are patients required to terminate aggressive...
by tammysmithlvn 7 comments Last by
kwyattmd
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Nov 27, '11 - PT, PT ... how I love and hate PT! I just completed my semi-annual Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) during the last week of October, and I was very happy to pass with a decent margin and score. I had been working hard on my sit-ups -- my Achilles heel to be sure! --...
by LunahRN 6 comments Last by
LunahRN
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Nov 27, '11 - John and Mary are companions who met when they moved to the nursing home. Something happens to Mary that will change them forever. Names have been changed for privacy reasons.
by jocelynlpn 1 comments Last by
VivaLasViejas
