Category Nurse Life

Work Your Way Through a Nursing Write-Up

Have you ever been written up at work for the smallest nursing mistake? Don’t despair! It happens to the best of us, so it’s better to be prepared when that time comes. Here’s how you can take some of the sting out…

5 Most Stressful Periods in a Nurse’s Career

Nursing isn’t easy. Some days we may wonder what we were thinking when we decided to become a nurse. Thankfully, for most of us, these days are not the norm. One advantage of being is a nurse is the opportunity to learn…

Not Another One! 5 Nursing Stereotypes Debunked

I have heard some very interesting things while working as a nurse. Some of the funniest things are the public’s perception of nurses. Even today, the general population still has a very dated view of the profession. And this is actually…

Why Do Nurses Depend on Drugs? The Rationale and Prevalence

Kimberly Jeanne Burgans, a 47-year old nurse, was arrested for stealing painkillers while on the job. Full story can be read here. There have been many similar cases. What makes nurses dependent on drugs? It seems counterintuitive that healthcare professionals,…