Nursing Homes, SNFs, LTCs, And More: What Nurses Need To Know
When I signed my contract to work in a nursing facility, I thought I knew what to expect: elderly residents needing care, and routine tasks….
Shift Happens: When I Showed Up But My Schedule Said “Nope”
The Morning Jolt That No Coffee Can Fix Bam! My eyes shot open as if the world’s loudest alarm had gone off. Without thinking, my…
Rough Hands, Soft Heart: The Unseen Beauty of Nurse’s Hands
A Subway Encounter I was in the subway today, and in true New Yorker fashion, I kept my eyes focused straight ahead, anywhere but on…
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The Day He Called Me His Best Friend: Dealing With Difficult Patients
The Breaking Point The day I finally stood up to Samir, my most difficult patient, changed everything. For months, I had been dodging his verbal…
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Spot On: The Funny World of Scrubs and Bleach Stains in Dialysis
Spotless to Spotted: The Pristine Illusion It’s your first day in the dialysis unit. You already drank your coffee, you’re holding your trusted stethoscope and…
Arabic for Healthcare Professionals: Key Phrases for Effective Communication
TLDR: This list (Arabic for Healthcare Professionals) of key phrases, numbers, and healthcare setting terms provides a valuable resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals…
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare: Balancing Integrity and Intuition
Your Word versus Your Gut Feeling You’re in the whirlwind world of healthcare, your heart racing with dreams and your pockets packed with promises. Landing…
The Lollipop Connection: The Power of Kindness in Healthcare
Lollipop Power! It was my first week in dialysis training. Connection – especially as it pertains to patients – was not my priority. I was…
Back Pain: Causes, Solutions, and Safe Practices for Nurses
When Your Fear Becomes A Reality Back-freakin-pain. It finally happened – the very thing I hoped would never occur to me. I’d heard countless horror…
55 Unique Side Hustles for Nurses
Looking for a side hustle? If you’ve clicked on this article, chances are you’re part of the ‘I-need-extra-cash-enthusiast’ club. While many of us opt for…