No ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ for Boosting Patient Satisfaction
The factors that determine the level of patient satisfaction with pediatric care vary significantly depending on which departmental setting patients receive treatment within a...
More than 234,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the US
More than 234,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) are licensed in the United States, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), which released its latest...
Just How Tragic Were Your First Scrubs?
When I think about the history of my scrubs, I say to myself, “Oh Lord Oh Lord Oh Lordy Lordy Lord.” Then I go and...
Inspirational Quotes Every Nurse Should Read
A good quote can lift you up when you’re feeling blue. It can inspire you to reach your goals. It can even make you...
Hi. I’m the nurse. We’ve never met.
Today, when stereotypes are rampant and when confusion is the common prescription in health care, I find it necessary to share my views of a...
May I Have Your Attention, Please? The Hospital Will Be Closing Shortly.
Ahhh. Doors shut. Lights off. Hospital closed for the night.
If only this were true. (Insert dream sequence…)
We all know the hospital doesn’t function like...
Top 7 Reasons Why I Love Being a Nurse
We all have good and bad days when it comes to working as a nurse. On my best days, I can’t imagine working in any...
Top 10 Worst Hospital Visitors
This list? It comes straight from nurses who apparently have seen it all.
But maybe you’ve seen worse?
10. The man who snuck in three cats...
Memo From A Nurse : Why Is Nurses Week So Weak?
May 6-12 is when nurses are nationally recognized for their efforts during Nurses Week. It’s a celebration of all things nursing. During that week,...
5 Ways For Nurses To Celebrate Nurses Week
Happy Nurses Week, everyone! It’s the one time of year where we hopefully get recognized for the grueling, selfless work we do every day....