Inspiration and Stories

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“Singing nurse” named nurse of the year on “The Doctors”

“Singing nurse” named nurse of the year on “The Doctors”

The talk show “The Doctors” named its nurse of the year…and the announcement is making us misty-eyed!

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Inspiration: Don’t let fear get in the way

Whatever it is you want–a raise, a promotion, a different specialty, don’t let fear get in your way of reaching your goal.

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10 inspirations for nurses on World Health Day

Need a little boost in morale? Here’s a feel good list of ways that nurses are taking control of their well-being.

Happy Easter nurses!

Happy Easter nurses!

Whether you’re working this holiday or taking the day off, we at Scrubs wish you the best!

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Cancer research center dances for donations

Check out this sweet video from the Goodman Cancer Research Centre…that’s raising funds and awareness every time someone clicks “play.”

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We love this poem written by a Scrubs reader!

We were delighted to read this sweet nurse-penned poem. Read on for a dose of inspiration…

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The top 10 things you’ve learned on the job

“1. Never pass up an opportunity to eat or pee.” Can we get an amen?! Be inspired by the important lessons nurses have learned on the job.

Nursing history: Ada M. Carr – nurse, instructor, trailblazer!

Nursing history: Ada M. Carr – nurse, instructor, trailblazer!

Head nurse, nursing instructor, magazine editor. Yeah. ROCK STAR.

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Real nurses: 5 Instagram images we love

We caught these five awesome nurses posting pics of themselves in action to Instagram. Click in and get inspired!

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Quote of the week: What it means to be a nurse

“Being a nurse means…you will never be bored.” Amen to that!

A simple nurse’s prayer

A simple nurse’s prayer

A simple prayer to say to yourself before bed, before your shift or anywhere in between.

Kentucky nurses shave their heads to support cancer patients

Kentucky nurses shave their heads to support cancer patients

Two Kentucky nurses have gone under the razor to call attention to the need for a cancer cure. See the video.

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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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9 ways for nurses to boost their confidence levels

We all have days that get us down. When the blues start calling, check out these tips for perspective and a confidence boost!

Nursing: How do I love thee?

Nursing: How do I love thee?

A challenge: To come up with things I love about being a nurse, from the serious to the silly. So, let me count the ways…