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General Nursing

The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

Powerful experiences in nursing can change our careers for the better or drive us out completely. We have to advocate for ourselves if we want to change the...

General Nursing

My Thoughts on Christmas

by Tina Hayes, MSN, RN

All births are special, but one centuries ago more than any other. It was the birth of a baby sent to redeem the world.

General Nursing

New Year New Nurse: Four Strategies for Turning Over a New Leaf

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

This article discusses strategies for staying mentally healthy as we care for our patients.

How I spent Christmas with my family and my patients, and had the most memorable Christmas we have ever had.

General Nursing

Four Christmases In 2020

by Wendy Kirchhofer, RN

Holidays were different for all of us due to the pandemic. But, I never thought they would be as different as this.

Can a nurse be effective with a stutter?

General Nursing

Never Say Never

by Kristi Van Winkle, BSN, RN

The words we say make a difference. And once they are out, we can’t get them back; like toothpaste, you can’t put it back in the tube. And who we listen to...

General Nursing

Twas the Night Before Christmas as a New Grad

by Nurse Writing Nook, BSN, RN

My first Christmas Eve working as a new grad in the newborn nursery at the county hospital.

General Nursing

The Impact of Christmas

by LanaWRN, BSN, MSN, RN

Working a holiday shift can be hard, but nurses have a chance to make a big impact on those days. Sometimes the impact is on the lives of our patients and...

How can we make the best of our time for ourselves and our patients?

General Nursing

Managing the Holidays

by Susan Sears, BSN, RN

As a seasoned nurse, I have worked many holidays. Here are some tips for making special time for ourselves and our patients that I have learned through the...

General Nursing

What's on Your Nurse Christmas Wish List?

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

Have you spent so much time looking for gifts for others that you haven't had time to make a list for yourself? Hopefully, together we can create a list to...

Burn

The Physical and Emotional Demands of Being a Burn Nurse

by MackenzieHolbrook

A quick look into the demands of being a Burn Nurse.

General Nursing

Managing a Migraine

by Kristi Van Winkle, BSN, RN

Migraines can be brutal. Having a plan to combat them can be a lifesaver, for you and your patients. Here are tips for working with a migraine.

How can we encourage our patients when we ourselves are discouraged?

General Specialties

How to Be a Good Nurse During the Holidays

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Working the holidays? Here are some works of reflection and encouragement.

General Nursing

Don't Give Away All of Your Apples

by Jessica DeLong

The article discusses the unfavorable health of today’s nurses and the common personality traits which make nurses exceptional care givers, but which may...

New Nurse

New Nurse Experience During Pandemic

by BabyBlueShoes, ADN

This article highlights some of my experiences during the pandemic. It is not entirely new but echoes the experiences of many nurses here. I offer...

General Nursing

Christmas With a Stranger

by Kristi Van Winkle, BSN, RN

Working Christmas Eve stinks! But a change of perspective can make all the difference in the world.

Lifestyle choices can cause preventable health diagnoses

General Nursing

Patients Taking Responsibility For Their Health

by KCotton

Nurses need to educate patients to take responsibility for their own health. Quick resources are provided in the article.

General Nursing

Acknowledging the Sadness of the Holidays

by Yvonne Hosey

The holidays are supposed to be such a happy time but the reality nurses and patients know is different. The holidays can make sad even sadder. How do we cope?

Announcements

Article Contest: Holiday Edition 2021

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

The leaves are gone, there is a chill in the air, Thanksgiving has passed. Winter is knocking on the door...and, unfortunately, COVID is still hanging around. ...

The Ticking Time Bomb of Postpartum Preeclampsia

Ob/Gyn

How Could She Have Died?

by Tina Hayes, MSN, RN

Fictional story of a postpartum woman who experienced undiagnosed preeclampsia and ultimately died in the emergency room 4 days after giving birth.

Here’s what is known about the Omicron variant.

COVID

Omicron Variant Update

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

On November 26th, WHO designated Omicron as a coronavirus Variant of Concern. Read on to learn what is known about this new variant.

How does the field of Nursing survive a pandemic?

COVID

Nurses Did Not Sign Up for This

by NurseintheMtns

Can peer support fill in the gaps to keep nurses in the field of nursing?

COVID

No Jeep, No Love: I'm Out Of Here!

by Therese Pingatore, RN

In this article, I discuss the reasons why I am leaving a 20 plus years nursing career.

Ob/Gyn

Six Myths of HIV and Pregnancy for Health Care Professionals to Co…

by RAEdiant, BSN, RN

Health Care Professionals are well-trained in the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread and transmission of viruses like Human Immunodeficiency...

Disabilities

Working as a Nurse with Chronic Illness

by MorganneSkinner, BSN, RN

This article outlines the job choices and accommodations available to nurses living with chronic illness.

General Nursing

Keeping Promises, Uniting Passion With Purpose

by CCMC

Practicing self-compassion is critical to combat the mental and physical fatigue present during this ongoing pandemic. The Commission for...