Posts Tagged ‘Nurse Life’
Happy Nurse’s Week – A Bumpy Ride
“Could you take a look at this? It really itches, and I don’t know what to do.” “Here’s a picture of my foot. I think I got a spider bite. What should I do?” Ask any nurse, and you’ll find […]
Read moreNurse Confessions – Why I Love My Compression Socks
I swore I would never do it. Ever. I didn’t care what anyone else said – I was never going to wear compression hose. Compression socks are for old ladies with too many cats and waitresses with big hair who […]
Read moreDealing Effectively with Shift Changes and Patient Handoffs
If you have kids, you know the worst time of day is that hour before dinner – kids are needy and cranky after school, homework has to get started, and dinner has to be created. Similarly, if you are a […]
Read moreNurses who fight the flu shot
The flu shot reminders started in August this year at my hospital. “Flu shot season is approaching! Reminder: flu shots are mandatory for continued employment.” In my hospital system, and at thousands of others across the country, nurses are required […]
Read moreWhat This Nurse is Thankful For
First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a paid holiday, so I’m thankful for any day in which my hour is worth time and a half. But that’s not all – Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all of the […]
Read moreHosts of “The View” Slam Nurses & Create a Movement
What was Joy Behar thinking? If you are a nurse and you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve heard by now how the hosts of the daytime talk tv show, The View, put their collective feet in their mouths when they talked smack about nurses this […]
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