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...
5 Easy Make-At-Home Infused Waters For Nurses
You know you should drink more water, but those sugary drinks all aglow in the vending machine at 3 AM sure are tempting. Break...
Vacation Better: How To Plan A Budget-Friendly Nurse Vacation
Nurses, you work hard — harder than most. And we don’t need to tell you that those carefree “sand and sun moments” come few and...
Top 40 Slang Terms Nurses Use
If you’ve ever treated a “frequent flyer” patient with a case of “Nintendo thumb” or “Avatar blues,” you may be familiar with this list...
Perspectives: A Standing Date
Every two weeks for the past six years, I have had a standing date with my dear friend Sonja. I look forward to seeing Sonja...
How To Spot A Nurse At A Backyard Party
Here's a fun game to try at the next barbecue, tailgate or cookout you attend. You might think it would be difficult, but it’s...
12 Factors That Fuel A Nurse’s Burnout
What are the deadly dozen circumstances and characteristics that can lead to burnout and empathy fatigue? Check which statements ring true for you, and...