Author Archives: Nicole Lehr

About Nicole Lehr

Nicole Lehr is a new nurse. She can be described in three adjectives: content, thankful, and fortunate. All credit for the aforementioned description can be given to the love she has for her profession — Registered Nurse. Upon graduating from University of Florida with her Bachelor’s in Nursing and moved to Atlanta, the real “south,” Nicole quickly realized she was in enemy — a.k.a. ‘Bulldog’ — territory. She also just as quickly discovered the gem that is the Cardiac Stepdown Unit at Children’s — a dream job for a new nurse. Usually you can find her yellow lab, Maggie, and Nicole gallivanting around Atlanta to the theme of “Chronicles of a Three Day Work Week.”

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A nurse explores some hilarious home remedies

Vagisil for sunburn?! One more ridiculous than the next, these home remedies for common ailments will have you laughing while peaking your curiousity…

A spiritual answer to “why patients die”

Although his time spent on earth was limited, it was fulfilled with love, happiness, optimism, wisdom beyond his years, and strength. And God decided that he could continue doing his good from heaven.

Thank you for the memories

When the doctors can’t save the patient, the nurse’s job begins.

8 true definitions for “RN”

Rescue Ninja? Rockstar Nanny? Whatever people may deem appropriate synonyms to Registered Nurse, I know it encompasses a working group of talented, empathetic, nurturing, important professionals that make a difference in our patients’ lives.

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Welcome to high school, I mean work

Do you ever wonder if the people who surround you at work have grown up in maturity?

The dark side of the shift

Nurses: You can jumpstart your circadian rhythm to allow for easier transitions from the normalcy of day shift to the non-so-routine night shift.

The 3 big myths about the dreaded Joint Commission

Rumors linger that similar to a college hazing period, if you can get through a Joint Commission visit, you can officially be an RN.

The profession with no excuses

It’s time to quit griping. If you don’t like being a nurse, change what you’re doing. That’s the beauty of the job.

Do nurses really know everything?

Although it sounds as though I’m complaining, I do feel truly honored that my friends, family, and complete strangers trust me and ask my advice.

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Halloween in the hospital

The holiday has been commercialized in order to sell exorbitant amounts of candy, masks, and provocative adult costumes. But it can also be fun in the hospital setting.

A nurse’s top 10 list of “Kid-isms”

Working with children as a pediatric nurse has given me a new appreciation for the old saying, “kids say the darndest things.” As a testament to their great spirit, I have compiled these precious one-liners for others to enjoy.

Nursing, one skin layer at a time

Cleaning my hands with a foam that makes my skin painfully peel is just one of the sacrifices I make when it comes to caring for my patients.

How to wreck your social life: Become a nurse

In the world of nursing where we work less than half the days in any given week, and the normal business hours are not 9-5 but instead a 24-hour window, it is very likely to not see some of your coworkers for weeks at a time. Here are some tips for how to overcome this social scene predicament.

What would you do if…?

What would you do if you had to choose between the life of your unborn child or your own life? This, plus 10 more provocative scenarios, will get any nurse reflecting on what life is like on the other side of the rail.

26 lessons I’ve learned as a nurse

As appreciative as I am of my nursing education (I did get a nice diploma out of it), I’m especially thankful for the experience that I’ve gained on the unit. Recognize any of these lessons?

Author Archives: Nicole Lehr

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