Below, I interview Erin Sullivan, BSN, RN, CEN, about her experiences in critical care. She recently switched her specialty from the emergency nursing to intensive care, and shares her reflections, challenges, and some advice. What is your background in nursing? […]
From the ER to the ICU: One Nurse’s Experience Read More »
The holidays are coming! Chances are you need a gift idea for a colleague or work gift exchange, or there’s a special nurse in your life who needs a treat! Below are my holiday gift ideas for nurses. Whether it’s
A Gift Guide for the Nurse in Your Life Read More »
Below, I interview Rachel Barone, a registered nurse (RN) who works in an emergency department (ED) and also at an outpatient radiology center. Tell me about your background in nursing. Was this your first or second career? My background in
Spotlight: Outpatient Radiology Nurse Read More »
“What are you doing for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year?” Chances are, if you work in a hospital, the answer is, “Working.” Working holidays is not ideal, but we all know it is part of the job. I remember when
Having a Happy Hospital Holiday Read More »
Communication: We do it hundreds of times per shift, over and over again, both professionally and personally. We do it electronically, over the phone, in person, verbally, and with our body language. And it is absolutely crucial to patient safety.
Communicating with Ease Read More »
Below, I interview Jennifer Randall, a registered nurse (RN) who works at a community health center, about her role as an educator on the infectious disease team. What is your background in nursing? I graduated with my bachelor of science
Spotlight: Community Health Center Nurse Read More »
Nursing is so many things. It is critical thinking, technical skills, proficiency and efficiency, prioritizing, strategizing, questioning—using our minds and also our hearts. Overall, we are caregivers. Regardless of where we work, we all experience rough days, tough patients, and trying
When You Can’t Shake It: The Aftermath of a Code Read More »
I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed the other day when I saw a post by someone on a nursing group page. The nurse had posted a photograph of his own daughter’s neck, not in a hospital setting, with a
To Post or Not To Post: Navigating Social Media Read More »
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.17.6″ meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(201,201,201,0.9)” text_orientation=”center” text_shadow_style=”preset1″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″] September 15th is National Neonatal Nurses Day! Below, nurse Meghan Gunning, BSN, RN, shares her experience as a neonatal nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
A Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse Read More »
Many recent nursing school graduates have recently started orientation as new graduate nurses. Orientation is a time that can be stress-filled, overwhelming, and even nerve-wracking. Below, I’ve compiled some of my favorite tips for new graduates embarking on their bedside
10 Tips for a Successful New Graduate Orientation Read More »
