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1. Nurses Week... A Shout Out to Wonderful Nurses!

   Can'tdragmeaway posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am thinking about the profession of nursing and the wonderful, empathetic, intelligent, spirited, forward thinking and knowledge seeking (through advanced education, seminars and collaboration)...

2. Nurse Hardship, Nurse-Patient Ratios and HCAPS

   Can'tdragmeaway posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I'm an ED nurse educator. I was devastated to leave the bedside. I left because of moral distress and that my patients were not receiving the care from me that I want for my own. During my 12-hour...

3. First Year of Nursing

   Can'tdragmeaway posted a topic in General Students

   Nursing. A challenging profession in the first year and every year after that first year. What makes the challenge different in the following years after the first is if you do this: Reflect: Never...

4. Student Nurses: No Worries

   Can'tdragmeaway posted a topic in General Students

   Nursing. A challenging profession in the first year and every year after that first year. What makes the challenge different in the following years after the first is if you do this: Reflect: Never...

5. Nurses Week

   Can'tdragmeaway posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am thinking about the profession of nursing and the wonderful, empathetic, intelligent, spirited, forward thinking and knowledge seeking (through advanced education, seminars and collaboration)...

6. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

   Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

   There are lots of us, Anurse2bee! We are not needles in a haystack. However, we come with all different personalities. Some of us have harsh exteriors but will always have your back; some of us are...

7. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

   Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

   aminnigan- As hard as it is, try to stay calm. Sit front and center in class. Ask lots of questions... read about and reflect on your experiences. Find great mentors and fellow nursing students...

8. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

   Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

   Jks322- The wonderful and beautiful thing is that if you can't find it, you can eventually be

9. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

   Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

   Nursecris0810- A perfect example of a friend and colleague who gives hope and passion to this profession. An example of the importance of the good nurses sticking together. The nurses who have...

10. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    smf0903- I pull out positive reinforcement from all of my wonderful mentors. Many times, they are words from the past, but they are words that hold

11. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    Keep going, Bikerbabe13- this is a challenging road, but a worthwhile road... never allow another to change who you are or make you turn your back on this profession. You mean something to this...

12. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    I want to express a heartfelt thank you for the posting and sharing of and comments about To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor. I rarely post on nursing blogs. However, after my last day...

13. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    Scorpio_RN_BSN - I sense that you come from the generation where technology has always been part of your life... :) There are positives and challenges in every generation. I had a clinical group...

14. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    NuGuyNurse2b- As stated, do not beat yourself up. We use every part of who we are as nurses. This can at times, hone in on insecurities or challenges that we face in regard to interactions or...

15. To Nursing Students from a Clinical Instructor

    Can'tdragmeaway replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students

    Grab on, SeattleJess... it is a ride! Hold your head up high and do not let anyone take you down. :) Find your support system and your go-to people. That is what continues to keep me