A Nurse’s Story
The summer before my senior year of RN nursing school, I worked as an LPN (we were allowed to take LPN boards then after 2
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Nurses are Always on Duty
I had to do a nursing intervention in the parking lot of my gym last year. I noticed an adult daughter with her elderly dad
Harness the Power of the Media
By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, FAAN Numerous studies have shown that Americans get much of their information about health care from the media. Likewise,
High-Quality CPR Saves Lives
This post has been sponsored by RQI. “It’s a beautiful day to save lives.” That popular phrase, attributed to the TV show Grey’s Anatomy, brings
What is the Proper Amount of Notice to Give When Resigning?
Dear Donna, How much notice do I need to give if I am leaving my job? Dear Planning to Quit, Most employers have a written
6 Nurses You Should Know About
It’s always a perfect time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s almost four million registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. These men and women
Celebrate Nursing – All Year Long!
By Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN National Nurses Week is the “official” time to shine a spotlight on nurses. But the truth
Nurses Light Up The World
My cap is off to every person – past, present and future – who had the courage, compassion, and conviction to choose nursing as a
Every Nurse is a Teacher
As you move forward in your nursing career and gain knowledge and experience, always look for ways to help and support those who follow. Teaching
On Being a Nurse
Nurses often have difficulty articulating the essence of what they do. It is difficult to put into words the often subtle yet profound way that
Negativity in Nursing
If you accept or ignore incivility or negativity in the workplace, you are complicit in the process. If you’re not part of the solution you’re
Have we lost our ability (and our sensitivity) to communicate in healthcare?
While recently accompanying a man who had just been admitted to the hospital, the nurse looked at his wife and asked, “Are you his P-O-A?”