The RaDonda Vaught trial has been a major issue for the nursing community. Let’s dive into what actually happened and what I think this means for nurses.
Nurse Life
Nursing is weird. This strange nurse life we lead includes situations the rest of the world never even considers. Learning to function in a busy hospital and manage your life around 12-hour shifts takes some time and perseverance. The good news is you don't have to do it the hard way. We've got you covered with lots of real-life examples of ways to live your best nurse life.
Resignation Letter for Nursing
Let’s talk about the purpose of a resignation letter and what you should include in a resignation letter for nursing.
What Is the Difference Between Leadership and Management in Nursing
Let’s discuss the responsibilities, qualities, and characteristics of both positions to determine how they are different.
Nurse Preceptor Gifts That Won’t Disappoint
When choosing the perfect nurse preceptor gift, you want to try to think of one that will actually be used instead of just sitting around gathering dust or something which isn’t practical so don’t choose anything too expensive or extravagant.
Nurse Practitioner Vs. Physician Assistant
Have you ever wondered about the difference in Nurse Practitioner Vs Physician Assistant? Let’s look at these careers more closely.
How Nurses Can Transform Health Care
If you are a nurse and looking for the solution on How Nurses Can Transform Health Care, then you are at the right place.
Is Nursing Sustainable?
I get asked all the time, “Is Nursing Sustainable?”. Well, I go over this and answer that question in the newest episode of the Fresh RN podcast.
Healthy Eating For Nurses
Working 12 hour shifts can really it difficult to stay on track with health and wellness, but healthy eating for nurses is a critical component of overall wellness. A reader asked what I do to focus on healthy eating while working long shifts: I’m about to start my grad year and was just wondering- what do you usually take for meals? I […]
The Unspoken Nursing Hierarchy and Why It’s Garbage
By the time we leave nursing school, most of us have a hierarchy of nursing roles ingrained in our minds– that you should want to work your way “up” to the ICU and also go back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner. Well in this episode we are talking about why that hierarchy is garbage and some of the interesting and valuable nursing jobs that you may not have learned about in nursing school.
Med-Surg Nursing: Top Tips for New Grads
You made it through nursing school and landed your first job in med-surg nursing. Now what? It’s about to get real! Don’t worry, this guide will help you out. I’m here to share all the most important tips to prepare you for your life on the hospital floor. Med-Surg Nursing: Top Tips For New Grads […]
Nurses, PPE, and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Confused about isolation precautions and PPE needed to safely care for coronavirus patients? In this post, Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K outlines the latest CDC and WHO recommendations as of March 19, 2020.
Thoughts for Nurses on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With everything that’s been evolving rapidly around the world, I wanted to reach out specifically to offer my support and thoughts for nurses on coronavirus. Taking care of patients is already a pretty heavy burden, but then when you add on a pandemic, a workforce of people who are on the front lines, who also […]
Side Businesses for Nurses: Ideas to Supplement Your Income
Have you ever thought of starting a nurse side business? As jobs at the bedside become more and more draining, many nurses are looking for a way to supplement their income so they can work less hours at the hospital. For many, the perfect nurse-balance is split between time with patients in the hospital and time doing something they own and run themselves.
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.
Gifts For Nurses: 15+ Gifts for Every Occasion
What are the perfect gifts for nurses? This list is everything you need to know about finding a thoughtful gift he or she will really love. Are you a nurse or a nursing student? Treat yourself to something on this list!
Online Continuing Education for Nurses
As a nurse staying up to date on your continuing education is important. But there are often so many options that it can be hard to decide what is the best course of action. This post discusses continuing education for nurses so you can make the best decision for you.
Best Tall Scrubs for Women
I’m a tall woman. At almost 6 feet tall, I often find it challenging to find scrub tops that fit correctly. And I know I am not alone in this. So I decided to put together a list of the best tall scrubs for women.
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 ask “Do nurses make mistakes?” Some would tell you that “Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes. However, nurses are still very much human and come in all types. Nurses make mistakes and unfortunately, […]
A Day in the Life of a Travel Nurse
Being a travel nurse is not easy. It is not for everyone. You move around a lot, have a harder time forming real relationships, and you may not always know what you are walking into. Wanderly helps take all the guesswork out of being a travel nurse. Let’s look at a day in the life of a travel nurse.
What Happened to Nurse Eye Roll®?
As some of you may know, my anonymous online nurse persona used to be Nurse Eye Roll. Alas, that is no longer the case. I wanted to write a blog post to answer the question I receive frequently: what happened to Nurse Eye Roll?
