This post was updated on January 1, 2020 Traditional healthcare settings, including hospitals, operate under a hierarchy of nursing to define the...
The Hierarchy of Nursing
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Why We Freeze When a Patient Codes
I've heard so many people mention how they just freeze when a patient codes. Many look back with shame or embarrassment that they didn't know what...
10 Unwritten Rules for Nurses
You won’t learn this in nursing school, but your life will be so much better once you read (and follow) this list. These 10 unwritten rules for nurses might seem like common sense, but someone had to say them.
How to Use Becoming Nursey
Many hospitals, healthcare organizations, and nursing schools have begun using Becoming Nursey to support their students and new graduates as they transition to practice.
Nurses Make Mistakes
Yes, Virginia. Nurses do make mistakes. Nurses have consistently been ranked the most trustworthy profession year after year, which leads people to...
Tips for New Grads in the ICU
Melissa Stafford, BSN RN CCRN SCRN – highly experienced and currently practicing nationally certified neurocritical care nurse. Elizabeth Mills, BSN...
Neuro ICU Nurse Tips for Newbies, Part 2: Disease Processes
Melissa Stafford, BSN RN CCRN SCRN – highly experienced and currently practicing nationally certified neurocritical care nurse. Elizabeth Mills, BSN...
The Role of the Nurse Preceptor
You are probably prepared for what to expect during your orientation, whether it be from discussions during nursing school, friends, or from personal research on the web. The role of the nurse preceptor? Responsibility, Preparation, and Personalities. I want to talk to you about orientation a little differently. I want to share with you orientation from my point-of-view, as a nurse preceptor. It is important to me that you understand…
What Nurses Who Recently Graduated Need to Know About Repaying Student Loan Debt
All across the country, nurses are in demand, which makes it a very attractive career choice. However, the nursing field is very demanding,...
When Your Patient Starts Crying
One of the first questions you may ask yourself in your nursing career is "What to do when a patient starts crying." Everyone has their own forte’,...
Delegation Tips for Nurses
Delegation is a tough thing to master as a new nurse. While the NCLEXNCLEX tells you which tasks are appropriate to delegate, it doesn't...
Something You’re Dying to Talk About
Being a critical care nurse, I've witnessed quite a few people pass away. I've assisted in taking people off of the ventilator to allow them to...