Wondering if your preceptor is just tough, or actually toxic? Here’s how to spot the red flags of bullying, protect your mental space, and navigate this tricky dynamic like a pro nurse (without losing your mind).
If you have to write out goals for nursing evaluations during your performance review process, I go over a few great ideas and ways you can structure yours!
Practical ICU communication tips for new nurses: learn how to ask questions, speak up, and work with your team during your first months in critical care.
Cardiac nursing is very rewarding. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, you’ll find something new. Let’s look at a Cardiac Nurse typical day.
This episode discusses neuro nurse tips with the main questions newbies to neuro have: if neuro changes are subtle, when do I worry? We also discuss common neuro disease processes including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and more.
Learn practical time management for new nurses: prioritize patients, organize your shift, and give a clear handoff. Includes a free report mini-course.
Neurological Exam: Level of Consciousness. If you’re learning how to do neuro checks, one of the most challenging aspects can be distinguishing level of consciousness. Let’s go through each level of consciousness (LOC) that you’ll see and the main differences between them.
Telemetry nursing is a very specific and advanced field of nursing. Learn all about telemetry, telemetry lead placement, and what telemetry nurses do.
Maybe you feel pretty comfortable in your role. Here are some simple things to consider when you want to know how to become a better nurse.
If you’re comparing PICC line vs central line vs midline, you’re probably wondering what each one means for the patient you’re caring for. Let’s...
Walking into an ICU room can be intimidating. You may see multiple pumps, invasive monitoring lines, a ventilator, drainage systems, and machines...
One of the most intimidating skills to learn as a new ICU nurse is confidently managing common ICU drips. In this guide, we break down meds (like...
