One thing seems to be common among all nurses, regardless of title, specialty, experience or years in the profession. That one thing is burnout. It is well...
We all had to start somewhere. Whether you are a brand new nursing student, a more seasoned nursing student, or even a new nurse, this is for you. If you are...
You don’t usually know when something is going to change. Everything can be going along just fine, and then something is added to the equation that you never...
If there is one thing that I have learned in five years of nursing, it’s that nursing isn’t always philosophical and amazing. I can’t always see life...
While I am not an expert on Ebola, or on epidemic diseases, I am a registered nurse. As such, I feel that I along with many other nurses are positioned to be...
This article discusses what nursing is and how to express nursing. This article in a sense an allegory, and also meant to be an encouragement. This article...
A list written by me for me. Also a list for new nurses, or not so new nurses. We all have lots of advice stored up from all of our experiences. We should share...
A plea for nurses everywhere that arose after a drive home reflection. Conflict is as much a part of our work environment as medication administration. Does it...
You never know how much value can be placed on the 'little things' in nursing. Things like a phone call or a hug. Sometimes I get so caught up in the stress and...
A RN is working with a patient and his situation. Through this patient and his experience the nurse learns several lessons. She learns that she has limitations....
A glimpse into a nursing home where an elderly patient makes a decision about death. The staff cares for her while feeling sorry for her. Then they realize they...
"No, hon, you're not going to want that. Those are old. You're going to want these," said the nurse, pointing at a rack full of thick binders on the side of the...