Coworkers

Mehmet Can | Veer

The role of nurse practitioners in healthcare

Being mid-level providers, the world of medicine seems to have drawn a line between support and rejection of NPs. Today I was told by a physician that NPs are simply hired to do all the “scut-work” that physicians don’t want or like to do.

Robert Kneschke | Veer

Your habits that annoy fellow coworkers: Part II

I thought I might send an open letter to all “those” coworkers out there and address just a few of these occurrences that can get under our skin.

James Peragine | Veer

3 things your nursing team is dying to tell you

Which quirks annoy you the most? Here’s one of mine: Not knowing the difference between delegation and shirking your duties!

8 hilarious last minute holiday cards for nurses

8 hilarious last minute holiday cards for nurses

Forgot to get your coworker a gift? Send them one of these crazy holiday cards, perfect for everyone on your list.

Kirill Smirnov | Veer

5 ways to lose your coworkers’ respect

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be one of Those Nurses? You’ve seen them: the ones who cause heads to turn and voices to drop to a whisper as they pass, and not in a good way.

Ocean Photography | Veer

How to avoid nurse’s station politics

I’ve known nurses to say that the combination of a lot of women in one spot and the long hours that our jobs demand makes for the worst office politics ever. Here’s how you survive.

Alloy Photography | Veer

The funniest gift I ever received at work

Click in for 10 hilarious (and sometimes shocking) gifts nurses have received from well-meaning patients, coworkers and friends.

Image Source Photography | Veer

NOC Wear and Tear

A coworker told me recently, “So what if NOC takes 7 years off my life–working with the day crew would probably take off ten!”

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The one coworker I can’t live without

If someone were to ask me (and someone obviously has) which of my coworkers I’d have a hard time living without, it would take me some thought to answer.

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How to deal with overbearing doctors

The last thing you need when you have your hands full with multiple patients, long shifts, and complicated situations? An arrogant, uncooperative MD. These 5 tips will help you cope.

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Jo’s laws of nursing: revised and updated!

First Law: If you have to jack with it, it’s wrong. Second Law: Never ignore your gut feeling. Third Law: When in doubt, stop and shut up. And there’s more…

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Why nurses never get a break

Why don’t you get a moment’s rest? It’s because your colleagues can’t live without you! Read this true story from the front lines…

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The friend

This week we were asked which co-worker we’re most thankful for, and for me, it’s the co-worker who knows how to be a friend, too.

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10 ways you’re annoying fellow nurses

Want to improve your workday? Do a quick self-check. Our list can help you figure out if you’re annoying your team — and show you how to stop.

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Nursing brings out my best

At home and with my friends I am silly, loud, outspoken, and say things that are off-the-cuff. At work I am a calm, critical thinker who doesn’t get my feathers ruffled…