Career
How Do You Handle A Mistake At Work?
Have you ever charted on the wrong patient? Hung a drug that had the wrong name on it, even though it was the drug that you wanted? Double-dosed a...
Best Practices
What Are Your Top Nurse Tips For NOT Getting Sick?
We get it -nurses are always in the “sick” season. But with Covid-19 and the cold and flu...
Daily Life
Tell Me You’re A Nurse Without Telling Me You’re A Nurse
Here’s a fun, lighthearted nurse exercise to brighten your day. Tell me you’re a nurse without telling me...
Career
What’s The Most Surprising Thing You Have Accidentally Taken Home From Work?
We’ve all done it. You check your pockets when you get home from a long shift and bam,...
Daily Life
What’s A Good Nurse Appreciation Gift?
We've seen some interesting nurse appreciation gifts lately on social media. What's with the rocks? Or food running...
What Would You Tell Your Younger Nurse Self?
Imagine your first day on the job. Your scrubs are neatly pressed, stethoscope around your neck, and all the butterflies in your stomach are...
What Are Your Top Tips For A Newbie Nurse?
Let's hear your best advice and top tips for newbie nurses. What would you tell your younger self? What do you wish you had...
Let’s Talk “Maskne”
Who can relate? You work all day wearing a N95 only to end your shift and remove your mask to find the dreaded “maskne”...
What Is Your Patient Ratio Where You Work?
Let's talk patient ratio! I was chatting with a med-surg nurse friend and we started discussing the patient ratio where she worked. I let...
Can Talking to Your Patients Help You Avoid Burnout?
Burnout can be a much more serious issue than most people realize. Many nurses are working around the clock in the midst of the...
Your COVID-19 Stories
We asked. You answered. As an online community committed to nurses and healthcare providers, we hope that ModernNurse can serve as a safe space...