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...
Feeling Stressed?
Everyone feels stressed from time to time. Stress can give you a rush of energy when it’s needed most—for instance, competing in sports, working...
Healthy and Fun Family Recipes
As parents and caregivers, you make a big difference in what your kids think and do. When children see you making healthy choices—such as...
Five Surefire Ways To Calm A Patient
While we nurses are in the business of saving lives, we sometimes have to remember that part of our “business” (I used this term...
Recommendations For “Green” Skincare Products
While the fountain of youth may be a myth (although some of us are still holding out), there is one surefire way to become...
Mildly Scented (And Minimally Priced) Fragrances For Nurses
Nurses spend a lot of time getting up close and personal with their patients, which is why a pleasant scent can be a welcome...
Too Many Hours, Too Little Sleep
There’s a lot of talk these days about how detrimental it is for hospital patients to have their sleep interrupted.
Given all we know about...