Daily Life

What Are Your Favorite Online Communities for Nurses?

Avoiding or overcoming professional burnout is a constant challenge for nurses. Numerous studies, medical journal articles and surveys reinforce the perception that nursing is a...

What Do You Think About Workplace Bullying?

Did you know October is National Bullying Awareness Month? The problem of bullying is one nurses are sadly all too familiar with. We've selected...

Let’s Talk About Violence Against Nurses

Violence and abuse against nurses have grown into serious problems in healthcare settings across the country, from hospitals and long-term care facilities to rehab...

Nursing Hacks You Can’t Live Without

As seasoned nursing professionals, we all have them. Tried and true nursing hacks that we have developed throughout our career or learned from a...

MORE Over-The-Top Things Your Patients Have Said

We all know that patients can say some pretty over-the-top things. No doubt you have probably heard your own great lines. And boy, our readers...

A Tale of Bad Shoes!

Like many nurses, the search for the “perfect” shoe has been an ongoing adventure for me. Most of the time, I try new shoes,...

5 Signs Your Patients Adore You

As a nurse, you’ve probably had a few favorite patients over the years. Sometimes, these special people are frequent visitors due to chronic health...

10 Funniest Ways Your Patients Have Said “I Love You!”

Let’s face it: You interact with each of your patients a LOT during a typical day (it’s…er…kind of the job description!). And while you’re busy making your...

Nurse Establishes Clothing Closet For Discharged Homeless Patients

Oliver Castellanos, a nurse at Miami-based Jackson Health System, created a clothing closet at the hospital for discharged homeless patients after noticing throughout his...