Dialysis Nurses: Celebrating the Warriors of Kidney Care
“Dial-what?” Moment “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…
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…
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…
Next Generation NCLEX Revealed: Insights from a Successful Test Taker
Prepping For The Next Gen NCLEX Exam Day Passing the next generation NCLEX is a topic that’s very hot at the moment. The excitement over…
The Next Generation NCLEX 2023: The Ultimate Guide To NCLEX Mastery
TLDR Ready to tackle the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)? learn about the revamped format, explore new question types, and arm yourself with winning strategies. This…
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…