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Nurses Eat Their Young: Bullying The New Nurse
The Breaking Point “Where is she?” I heard my coworkers calling me as they passed the closet. I was on the other side of that…
Clockzilla The Time Bandit: My Frenemy in the Nursing Home
When Time Stands Still “What in the…” I mumbled, my face a canvas of frustration. I looked at the clock and sighed. It showed that…
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…
Dialysis Nurses: Celebrating the Warriors of Kidney Care
“Dial-what?” “Di-a-ly-sis.” The word tumbled out of his mouth like a drunk trying to recite the alphabet backward, each syllable unsure of where to land….
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…
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…