As a nurse, you know the difficulty of balancing genuine care and compassion with a level of professionalism suiting your position. It can be hard to find the right medium between being friendly and welcoming and being professional with patients, especially the ones that you see over and over. In your efforts to quell fears, … Read more
Night shift nurses know that eating healthy is a challenge. Night shifts mess with your sleep schedule, which throws everything else off. It’s difficult to maintain a workout routine and keep up with regularly scheduled meals. However, these things are important for staying healthy and keeping up the stamina that the job requires. If you … Read more
As a nurse, you are highly qualified to take care of people in need, from tending to infected wounds, to giving vaccinations, to instructing them on how to take care of their health. And you even get paid to do it! It seems like a given that parenting would come naturally to any nurse. With … Read more
Did you know that high heeled shoes were originally created for men? There are a few different stories as to the origin of the high heel, but the history can be traced back to medieval horse riders. These men were looking for ways to stay in the saddle better even during raucous rides. The elongated … Read more
Building relationships with patients is one of the most important yet most difficult tasks as a nurse. We may only see patients for a very short time, and in that time we need to get them to trust us and allow us to offer the right care. If this is something you struggle with, here … Read more
The concept of shared governance is a prevailing topic in the world of nursing. But do you know what it means or why it is so important? If you’re new to the idea, it can be a little challenging to understand. Keep reading to learn more about what it is and what its main goals … Read more