Nursing is so much more than just a profession, for many it’s a lifestyle. In this category you will find all things nursing that’s not education or career related. Everything from jokes, quotes and entertainment to more serious topics is covered here.
People in every position probably have a list of things they need to survive in their field. Teachers rely on coffee and the infamous red pen; accountants definitely need calculators; food servers need that pad of paper and pen to take orders. Nursing is no different in the fact that they generally have a few … Read more
Obesity is a growing health problem in the US. As a nurse, you have probably seen to quite a few obese patients or others who are struggling with their weight. However, as a nurse, you probably also work with other nurses who are overweight. Indeed, obesity is becoming more common in the nursing profession. As … Read more
Professionalism is a ubiquitous concept; you hear it in relation to how employees treat customers and other employees, and how supervisors and managers ought to treat employees. Yet it can be difficult to define objectively. If we look at the root of the word – “profession” – we see that it is a code of … Read more
Being a nurse is difficult. As a nurse, you work tirelessly for the health of our families, friends, and loved ones. You are relied upon to utilize your skilled and tender care by people from all over the world. While nursing has its beautiful moments, there can be a lot of challenges and difficulties that … Read more
Each day, nurses face situations that they may not know how to deal with, despite years in the profession. These situations usually involve some type of ethical decision that must be made. These ethical dilemmas pop up in every hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility on a daily basis. If you’ve ever encountered this type … Read more
Nursing is an occupation that comes with a lot of responsibility, and every action should be taken to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Not only do you have to worry about caring for patients, but you also have to make sure that legal requirements are being fulfilled. In the case of night-shift nurses, sleep deprivation … Read more
In nursing, treating patients with kindness and empathy is as much a part of your job as treating their illnesses and patching up wounds. Otherwise known as “bedside manner,” practicing empathy can be challenging at first, especially when you have so many other demands that need to be met throughout the day. However, you’ll soon … Read more
Becoming a nurse is not for the faint of heart; it requires a very special type of person to become a successful nurse, and not just anyone is cut out for the job. And while it’s possible for pretty much anyone with enough drive and determination to make it through nursing school and into a … Read more
The concept of integrity is a difficult one to define, especially in medicine. As nurses, we have a duty to act ethically according to our professional duties, but where does that meet with our personal integrity? Or does our personal life need to stay completely out of our professional dealings? There are a lot of … Read more
We may be a bit biased over here, but we are pretty sure that dating a nurse is one of the best ideas you could have. We’re smart, determined, and we definitely know how to nurture and take care of people! Not to mention, we’re great multi-taskers with a lot of personal drive. So, how … Read more