Kristen Smith, R.N.
I am a full-time registered nurse, wife and new mom. I've recently started writing part-time and I love it! My family is my life. I enjoy spending time with them in my free time.
8 Ghost Stories as Shared by Nurses
Here are eight creepy stories witnessed by fellow nurses on the job!
7 Fun Halloween Activities Nurses Can Do With Pediatric Patients
Here are a few ideas that we can do to help make our patients’ holiday a little more enjoyable!
Pearson Apologizes for ‘Racist’ Material in a Nursing Textbook
a publication by Pearson has caused an uproar on social media.
12 Pediatric and Neonatal Intravenous (IV) Therapy Tips
Starting an IV on a child is terrifying. Here are 12 tips to get the ball rolling (instead of the vein).
12 Funny Things That Wake Nurses at Night
One crazy and, sometimes, an annoying phenomenon about being...
10 Clever Labor and Delivery Nurse Life Hacks
Here are 10 secret life hacks from an L&D nurse!
20 Nursing Slang and Code Words
Here are some of the most common nursing slang terms and codes!
A Tribute to Hospice Nurses
"You smile as I enter the room to check on you for the hour. You mumble that you’re not in pain, but I see the pain on your face as I reposition you."
A Tribute to Oncology Nurses
Thank you, oncology nurses for the impact you have not only on your patients but on families.
A Tribute to Emergency Room Nurses
"At that moment, my son was your son. Your feet weren’t aching. Your stomach wasn’t growling, and your bladder wasn’t bursting."
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Normal Laboratory Values Guide
Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse.
