Blogger: Megan Gilbert

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Hi there! My name is Megan Gilbert. I am a 29-year-old third year nursing student at Purdue University Calumet. I have been married to my wonderful husband Scott for eight years and we have two beautiful boys; Reece and Mason. We currently reside in Northwest Indiana in the town of Schererville, which is about 40 minutes outside of Chicago. I love spending quality time with my family and l also enjoy singing with my local church. In addition, one of my favorite things to do in my down-time is blog and read blogs.

Who the heck has time to volunteer?

Posted August 23, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | no comments

Here’s are five reasons why you, busy nurse that you are, should take some of your precious spare time and use it for the greater good.

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Marriage and the nurse

Posted July 19, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 1 comment

Why do nurses in particular struggle with their relationships? Here are tips to help create and keep a healthy partnership.

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The plastic surgery debate

Posted July 12, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 5 comments

Should nurses indulge in a bit of body tweaking? Or should they recognize the inherent risks and stay away?

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Makeover: Perfect eyebrows in 10 minutes

Posted June 29, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | no comments

You may have little time to get ready before your shift, but you can still make your brows look terrific in minutes. Here are tips for finding your natural arch, then a 4-step guide to painless and perfectly tweezed brows.

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Student nurses: How to make the best of your summer

Posted June 24, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | no comments

Now that school is out for the summer, it’s time for some much needed R&R. Here’s how to reconnect with your friends, your loved ones and, most importantly, yourself.

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A foot pampering guide for nurses

Posted June 17, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 3 comments

We nurses tend to spend most of our shifts on our feet, and that can take its toll. Here’s one great home pedicure that’ll make your feet feel like new.

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Five best hand creams for nurses

Posted February 10, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 11 comments

Constant hand washing can take quite the toll on our skin. Here are a few favorite lotions to help repair dry and cracked hands.

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Video: See me, nurse

Posted January 19, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 3 comments

Here is the link to a short video that has made quite an impact on me! Please watch! “What do you see when you look at me?”

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Respecting our elders

Posted January 18, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | 1 comment

I’ve heard other nursing students say things like, “Ugh, I hate old people,” or “I never want to get old. Old people are gross!” What people don’t recognize is that this is going to be us one day.

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It’s a new year!

Posted January 4, 2010 | By Megan Gilbert | no comments

Christmas has come and gone. All that work and it is over so quickly. This is usually quite a depressing time of year for me, but this time it is different. Another year has passed us by and for me that is good news!

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Where Do I Go?

Posted December 21, 2009 | By Megan Gilbert | 2 comments

Do nurses always know what type of nursing they want to do? Is there a proper place to start? I often wonder what doors will open when I graduate from nursing school.

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Recent Articles

Doctor apologizes for attacking nurse

Doctor apologizes for attacking nurse

Sadly, workplace violence is increasingly common. See what happened after one ICU nurse was stabbed.

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The nursing job market overview

“There aren’t enough nurses! We need more nurses!” All this talk about the nursing shortage, but where are all the jobs ? Here are quick, simple facts, projections, and answers to your questions.

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Can scrubs be designed to make you happy?

Can scrubs be designed to make you happy?

What you wear can have a positive effect on your mood…and help establish intimate connections. Here’s how.

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Upcoming books, shows and movies featuring nurses

Culturally speaking, this was a banner year for nurses in America. Here are just a few places where nurses are turning up next.

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Rebekah Child

Rebekah Child

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Ani Burr

Ani Burr

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Rob Cameron

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Sean Dent

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