Daily Life

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

12 Things To Never Say To Older And Younger Coworkers

As people are staying healthier longer, many workers are choosing to remain in the workplace well into their 50s, 60s and 70s. What does...

5 Things You Need To Give Up To Get A Nursing Job

It’s time for the reality check. Having a degree isn’t always enough and, sorry to break it to you, you aren’t likely to get...

How To Pull It Together When Your Shift Gets Crazy

Crazy is as crazy does. You know crazy, don’t you? It’s a garden variety day for most staff nurses. ‘Crazy’ is probably the only constant...

The One Mistake Every Nurse Shouldn’t Make

So I know when you read the title all you could think about was ‘what is it??!’ Anyone who is a nurse or on...

Six (Clever!) Everyday Nursing Tips

In nursing school we learned ‘by the numbers’. We were taught each skill step-by-step, one-by-one. We graduated and moved on to ‘real world’ nursing and...

Be Kind. Take Care Of Those Who Take Care Of You.

What is the name of the housekeeper that works on your unit (or the Environmental Services department)? Not just your unit, but anywhere in...