“Is today Tuesday?” she would inquire. I would nod definitively. That was over thirty years ago. However, the lessons she taught are things I would never forget. When a person is legally blind, sometimes only large motions can be seen.…
My nursing students recently compiled a list of what describes their Best Nurse Preceptor (BNP), so I had to share. Did every preceptor possess every quality? No, but it’s worth asking: Which qualities would be used to describe you as a…
Nursing interviews are easy and stress-free, right? Well, not exactly, but following the tips and techniques below will help create a smoother interview and get you the new position you have been dreaming for. Just follow the following approach and you…
Stress is part of life, especially for all nurses. Here are 11 practical tips to master wellbeing and manage your stress. Keep this list handy and work on making course corrections as you navigate through your life! Get a grip…
Nurses are compassionate. However, nurses are not your mothers. Nurses are intelligent and have their own professional scope. Nurses are wise about medications. However, nurses aren’t going to push your IV meds faster, just because you asked. Nurses are team players,…
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s time to remember the most memorable things that patients did or said to us. We asked our nursing community on Facebook this question and received the following replies: Unforgettable Thank Yous “When a patient says, ‘You made…
As the season of spring approaches sooner rather than later, people who suffer from asthma might not have very spring-filled, happy experiences. Plant and tree pollen cause seasonal allergies and can work as an asthma trigger. Due to these pollens, asthma patients…
Are you torn between wanting to work days or nights? Every personality has their own preference but this list of why you may be better off as a night shift nurse may help sway your decison in one direction or the other.…
Last week, we asked our nursing community on Facebook this question: “What are the things that drive you crazy in your nursing job?” We got numerous replies—here are some of them: As expected, several members have something to say about difficult patients. “Ringing out less…
I’m not trying to gloat, but nurses seriously have the best coworkers. They are like best friends and family rolled into one! We all share the same secrets. We love to eat. They don’t judge us for being tired. They’re tired…