It Takes a Village
It takes a village to “raise” a new nurse. Let’s all commit to “raising” the type of nurse we want to work side by side
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Harnessing the Power, the Passion, and the Pride of Nursing
You’ll Reap What You Sow in Nursing
Consider how it feels to be the new kid on the block. Knowing this, go out of your way to welcome and help new employees
Fill the Well
Self-care for nurses is not pampering, a luxury, or an extravagance. Plain and simple, it is routine maintenance for the body, mind, and spirit. If
Zen and the Art of Nursing – Seven ways to make the most of each workday
The word “Zen” is often bandied about. Although many definitions of Zen exist, it’s simply the art of being present in everything you do, giving
Find respite in your day
To be effective and efficient, “disengage” from work, even for short periods of time. That’s the recommendation from Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, the authors
To Create Nursing’s Future, Today’s RNs Must Look To Great Leaders Of The Past
On May 12, the final day of National Nurses Week, we once again will commemorate Florence Nightingale’s birthday. It’s a good time to reflect on
Celebrate National Nurses Week…and Nurses!
By Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN As we celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12), it’s a good time to talk about the expanding
Even Nurses Make Mistakes
“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen
Nurses Are Not Machines
Know your limits. Many nurses are working 12-hour shifts these days which research tells us is detrimental to the body, mind and spirit. It pushes
Nurses Are Always “On Call”
Had to do a nursing intervention in the parking lot of my gym earlier in the year. I saw a woman with her elderly dad,
Don’t Sweat the Clinical Stuff
Many new nurses are in a panic because they have had very little if any opportunity to perform various procedures such as bladder catheterization, NG
I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up!
Regina* had decided to give up on nursing. After 25 years in the profession, she had a “been there, done that” mentality and felt bored