Julie Reyes DNP, RN

When you walk into work and diagnose the C-diff patient before you ever get report.

As nurses, we have learned the hard way to never say certain statements. Why? Well, that could be because the first time we said it - or heard it said - we got the "evil eye". Think back to the time you first heard some naive soul say, "WOW!, it sure...

First, let me just go over some of the symptoms of the flu, and then we will get down to business on the controversy surrounding the push to create mandatory flu vaccines for healthcare workers: Sudden onset fever Headache Chills ...

I knew it was coming, but I didn't ever dream it would be this bad. I have been in hurricanes before. Where I live, the wind always is strong, so tropical storm winds are equal to Spring time weather. At work in our hospital, we focused on getting in...

Born with a cardiac anomaly, the family immediately noticed something was "wrong" with their child, but they did not know what. Thus began their journey to another country - our country - our state and our hospital - desperately seeking help. During ...

Our hospital is a not for profit organization, and no one is refused. All care was donated.

I looked up at the doctor across the crib who is still hovering over him and checking his ventilator and trachea. Wildly he flailed as the doctor touched his abdomen. I tried to calm him by holding his hand. This is the first I noticed his fingers, s...

Were your grades less than ideal this semester? Are you just beginning to dive into college life and are worried about how to study and making the grades you need? It is important to take college seriously for several reasons. College is expensive! Y...

So, did you all pass the certification exam?

Woah! I totally disagree with you, but this article isn't about that.

Hey Elizabeth - great and interesting article! I don't know much about magnet status, or unions for that matter. This was really interesting! Sorry so many people felt the need to get so defensive over an article that was meant for information. ...

The infant was fretful and screaming after she gave him his injection. Since she did not bring the portable sharps container to the isolette, she quickly recapped the used syringe, and in her haste, she poked her finger with the needle. She grabbed s...

I saw someone said they only had red or maroon - just wash it with your whites, then you will have a LOT of pink.

This is funny! We do EOC rounds at work, and we always wear pink on wednesdays!

This sounds like one of the stories you will remember forever, and I am so sorry that you had to go through it. I struggle with PTS from some of my paramedic calls and I had a frequent ghost visitor (maybe in my head, I don't know) that haunted me ...

If you google CCRN you will find a ton of books that you can look at and decide which would be best for you. I suggest going to the AACN site and find reviews. Most hospitals require their nurses to become certified in their speciality and using th...

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There are thousands of new mom nurses out there who may not be aware of their right to have a break during their shift in order to go and pump (I.e., express milk). In fact, this right is protected by the US Department of Labor and they are protected...

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Right! This has become quite a quote at our hospital for everyone who needs a break! Interestingly - I did look into the rights of smokers and their needs for a smoke break. I found out that a smoke break is not covered for people unless they wer...

This is great! One of the surgeons at my hospital said taking daily doses of Vitamin D will also help. Has anyone ever heard of this as a treatment? It makes complete sense to me....!

Wow. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. Prayers for the family and those who knew and loved Brian and his family.

Wow. While some people have responded in a less than tactful way (more like a punch in the face), I slightly understand some of their responses. Slightly. I don't think it really matters what calls a person into nursing. Be it a life changing ex...

"Emily" was in the nurse's office at her school when her mother was called. She had thrown up again. The nurse and the mother were both perplexed - the mom had taken her to the doctor three days in a row with no answers, no fever, and on again/off ag...

Haha! You guys are so funny! Love it!! :) I just love you guys!!