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...

10 Alcohol Pad Hacks For The Resourceful Nurse

It’s time to talk about the unsung hero of our profession: alcohol pads. Although they aren’t soaked in unicorn tears, as previously believed, these tiny...

When You Disagree With The Doctor’s Orders

Warning: We’re not here to pick a fight. This is not about who is right or wrong. This is not about doctors versus nurses. Now that...

16 Feelings Every Nursing Student Experiences

Anyone who has attended or is currently attending nursing school knows that it can be an emotional roller coaster at times. (Okay, all of the time!)...

12 Signs That It’s Time To Take A Nurse Vacation

If you find yourself doing any of these things throughout your day, it may be time to submit your vacation request…STAT!   1  You see pictures of your non-nurse friends...

I’m So Tired: Treating Fatigue Naturally

We have all experienced fatigue, at one time or another. Some of us may experience it often. If you are perpetually tired, then I...

11 Break Room Essentials Your Hospital Might Be Missing

Your hospital break room can be somewhat of a safe haven, especially when your shift has taken a turn for the worse. But unless you...