Inspiration and Stories

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Special nurse days in February

Nurses—you’ve stolen our hearts! And we’re not saying that just because it’s February. :) Here are some special days for you to celebrate and acknowledge each other this month, including, of course, February 14, Valentine’s Day.

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The most unexpected ‘reward’ I’ve ever received for being a nurse

On the plane, about an hour from the coast of Scotland, a flight attendant requested a doctor to the rear of the aircraft. We were seated directly in front of the rear restroom, and the only people who seemed to be headed toward the rear were lining up to use the facility….

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5 ways to make a professional difference

Nurses are notorious for ineffective complaining. The only way to effect change is to become less reactive and more proactive. Here’s how to do it.

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The power of touch

Rush, rush, rush to the next task at hand, all the while treating our patients like another piece of equipment.

A universe of hope

A universe of hope

This nurse midwife believes that it only takes a moment to open a universe of hope. The tools are simple: Graciousness, humility, and love.

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Video: The undeniable privilege of being a nurse

Only one time in 40 years did she ask herself, “Why I am I nurse? I should have been a doctor.”

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Why this nurse broke the visiting rules

There are occasions when breaking the rules is the right thing to do. Read this nurse’s inspiring story.

X Factor Winner Melanie Amaro

The X Factor winner still dreams of being a nurse!

Melanie Amaro says she still plans to finish her nursing degree. Think she can do it while she’s on the road?

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5 lessons from nursing greats of the past

Lesson #1: Strive for change when change is warranted. Lesson #5: It’s never too late to do something great.

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Special nurse days in January

Here are some special dates for you to celebrate and acknowledge in the month of January.

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The amazing work of nurses

If everyone showed the appreciation that’s truly due to these heroes of the hospital, our calendars would say it’s “Thank Your Nurse Day” every day of the year.

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The inviolability of human life

As a nurse caring for both children and the elderly, she has had the profound honor of caring for people during some of their most challenging and life-altering experiences.

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What does your nurse manager expect from you?

As an ED nurse manager dealing with a diverse staff along with a large number of psych and intoxicated patients, I must let my expectations be known with them.

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Holidays in the hospital

I know that working on a holiday can be rough…but just think, you might really be able to help a patient find a little hope or humor in the day.

How do you measure success?

How do you measure success?

One nurse’s powerful essay about success and how it is measured not in material things but in character. Although she shared her beliefs in 1954, her words resonate as powerfully today as ever.