One of the most intense, stressful things that can happen in someone’s life is to find out a loved one is in the hospital in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). When our loved ones are seriously sick or injured, we can only hope that the best of the best are caring for them. Critical care […]
Oh Baby! A Look into Obstetric Nursing
Obstetric nurses, according to some – are the spoiled princesses of the hospital. They have a reputation of having the sweet, sought-after job of rocking babies, changing diapers, and dealing with whining women with a case of TOBP (tired of being pregnant). Ask any ER nurse, however, and they will tell you that there’s nothing […]
Day in the Life of a Highly Productive Nurse
Most people, when deciding to go to nursing school, feel like they know what it is like to be a nurse. They develop their perception of nursing from family and friends who may be nurses, or even television or the movies. Let me tell you though – real nursing isn’t like what you see on […]
Empowerment of the Nurse
Sometimes as nurses, we can feel powerless in situations that arise. With the constant changes in healthcare, we have trouble advocating for our patients, as well as ourselves. Our perception is that we are unable to act autonomously or even have a voice in the policies that affect us. Bedside nurses, as well as nurse […]
What’s in My Nursing Bag
We nurses do love our accessories! One of the essential qualities of a nurse is always preparing for the unexpected. The best way to do that is to ensure that you have the correct tools on hand for the job. Below are some suggestions of exceptional items to keep stocked in your nursing bag for […]
