8 Reasons Why Your Nurse Best Friends Are Just the Best!
Have you ever wondered why a nurse best friend is like no other? Here are some of the reasons – and they’re actually supported by research!
My First Heartbreak as a Nurse
Have you ever had that nagging feeling that something is about to happen that you just can’t explain it?
That One Patient with a Bullet in His Lungs
There will always be that one patient that nurses will always remember…
“Tell Me How You Feel.”
“Tell me how you feel”. A very common question every nurse asks every patient. Each time we go on duty we shift into auto mode.
Choosing Death Over Life is Choosing Life Itself
With dying patients, it is inevitable that the loved ones of the patient be given the option to sign a “Do Not Resuscitate” agreement.
Motherhood Stories: 4 Lessons Nurses Can Learn From Being a Mother
How could a nurse and mom juggle the different responsibilities and major changes that come hand in hand with these two diverse yet so similar roles?
Crying Is Not Allowed
One thing that I could never forget in the course of my nursing education was this: We are not allowed to get attached to our patients because that is against the code. We are just not allowed to show how traumatized we actually are, which is why nurses tend to hide their tears if ever the unexpected loss of their patient happened.
Hope at the End of the Tunnel
As health care providers we seem to have forgotten the natural cycle of life. Life is beautiful and should be celebrated.
Active Shooter Situation Preparedness for Nurses and Healthcare Workers
Being mentally prepared will help nurses to take action immediately on the “Run, Hide, Fight” continuum and could save your own and other’s lives.