Author Archives: Jo, RN

Jo, RN

About Jo, RN

'Jo, RN' is the author of the wildly popular nurse blog, Head Nurse.
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A modest appreciation of Florence Nightingale

Let’s raise a glass to Florence Nightingale this week, and not just because she moved our profession into the modern day…

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5 signs of a great place to work

Before you blurt out “Yes!” to the first job offer that comes your way, make sure you stop and look around—is this workplace the right one for you?

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Advice to management on the occasion of Nurses Week

Idea: Compliment my sense of humor or my intelligence…

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Cherry Ames: An appreciation

Run for it Marty. Er, nurses. Get into our “delorian” and visit a time when nurses in pop culture didn’t make us cringe (we’re looking at you music videos and Halloween). The year is 1940…

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Nursing: fantasy versus reality

What kind of hospital movie would a nurse make? We think it’d be something like this!

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My daily nursing (and medical!) reads

Curious which blogs fellow nurses are reading? I know I am. Here’s a list of blogs that I follow and why I love them.

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Lightly seasoned or highly spiced? A nurse-watcher’s guide

How can you tell a newbie nurse from a seasoned professional? Here’s a nurse-watcher’s field guide—get your binoculars!

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The five people you meet in the hospital—or, the most important people you work with

Ever wonder how to prioritize your relationships at work? Here’s a handy-dandy guide for how to divide your time!

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The top 10 ooky things you’ll see in a hospital

I’m not talking here about wounds large enough to stick your head in or residents who haven’t slept in three days. I’m talking about the everyday eyesores that become invisible with familiarity.

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Are you riding the bus or are you under it?

Dysfunction hits every unit sometimes, but if you’re working in the Unit From Heck, how do you survive? Try these tips.

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How to survive one of Those Days

Let’s get one thing straight: Those Days can happen wherever you work. They have as many permutations as nursing does. Take strength in Head Nurse Jo’s advice.

Illustrated style quiz: Are you a fab or frumpy nurse?

Illustrated style quiz: Are you a fab or frumpy nurse?

Are you frumpy, fabulous or just plain that other f-word? Take this quiz and find out!

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5 symptoms that say your nurse body has had enough

Are you ignoring these top five pains, aches and bodily whines? Take this nurse’s advice — take care of it ASAP!

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A nurse’s list of resolutions

In observance of the New Year, I, Jo, hereby do formalize and publicize my Resolutions for 2013. Some limitations and exclusions apply.

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Quiz: How well do you speak Nurse?!

The language that nurses speak is highly evolved and perhaps only second to French in nuance and economy of words. Here’s a quick quiz to determine how well you speak Nurse!