Nurse Bling: No Tricks—All Treats
You know what we love (aside from the obvious, chocolate) about Halloween? The fact that it’s basically become a month-long event, which means you can...
Nurse Bling: Male Nurse Edition
Male nurses—your numbers are on the rise, and it occurred to us that you could use your own nurse “bling.” So we took to Etsy...
The 5 Best Scrubs For Halloween
It’s October! We’ll give you a second to do your happy dance…
We love this time of year. The best part, though? Breaking out those...
How the Chaos Theory is Combating On-The-Job Stress
The transition from the classroom to the workplace can be tough. Sure, the first round of learning pains is behind you, but so are the benefits of a...
Top 10 Nursing Lessons From Your Mentors
Every single nurse experiences a learning curve, and that transition from nursing student to practicing nurse can be a doozy! That’s why you need someone...
DOs and DON’Ts for Mixing Street Clothes With Scrubs
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"Help! My hospital cranks the air conditioning way too high!” writes one nurse from Florida, while another Minnesota-based nurse emails, “There are corridors in...
Juggling The Holidays
The other night I was completely prepared to work my Thanksgiving holiday night-shift. I’d baked a couple of casseroles to share in the unit...
How Do I Deal With an Angry Family Member?
A patient’s family can become angry for any number of reasons. This anger is usually brought on by fear. Their loved one has become...
What Do Nurses Think About Tattoos?
Historically, if you mentioned the word “tattoo” to a nurse, you might as well have drawn a line in the skin—er, sand. On one end of...
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...
