Lifestyle

What’s The Most Embarrassing Thing You’ve Said to A Patient?

Mistakes happen. Nurses are only human, after all. They share intimate moments with complete strangers, which can lead to some surprising revelations. From everyday mistakes to hilarious encounters, we...

What’s Something You’re Grateful For That Only A Nurse Could Understand?

Practicing gratitude can be a game-changer: it has far reaching effects, from improving our mental health to boosting...

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...

Nurses Have Surprising Career Flexibility

More and more nurses are making creative career choices with their Nursing License.  While traditional bedside nursing jobs continue...

This Nurse Uses a Fake Hand to Comfort COVID-19 Patients and We’re Feeling It

Brazil has become the new epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis. President Jair Bolsonaro has been criticized for not...

How To Still Be A Good Parent While In Nursing School

Let’s face it: nursing school is a big commitment and a lot of work. Whether you have already started school or are waiting to...

Natural Dry Skin Solutions That Every Nurse Will Love

It is no secret that the cold outside air, brisk winds, and artificial indoor heat all contribute to skin problems. This can be particularly...

The Beauty of Resilience

I recently read the psychological definition of the term “resilience.” Somehow it struck me — not only as a nurse, but as a wife,...

Mental Illness Is Not Prejudice — It can Happen To You

Don't call me nuts! Over the course of the last 20 years as a mental health nurse, I have seen a lot of true mental...

Is Quitting Smoking On Your Calendar For 2016?

It’s no secret – nursing can be stressful. Whether you’re dealing with a patient about to code or two new admits at the same...

How To Prepare For A Workplace Romance

It’s one of those ‘under the breath’ hush-hush topics that is usually only discussed in the break room or behind closed doors. The dating...