Inspiration and Stories

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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?

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.

The No. 1 item on my holiday wish list

We asked nurses what was on the top of their holiday wish lists and received some funny, caring and sweet answers! So…what do you want for the holidays?

“I need a hug more than you because…”

We asked nurses to finish this sentence. Read on to discover the funny, sad and touching reasons why you need a big ol’ hug.

20 more inspirational quotes for nurses

Some days, you feel like you need a shot of adrenaline to get out of bed. Fortunately, other days all it takes is a few wise words to help you gain some perspective about your life and your work.

Words of tribute to you, the nurse

“He always has my back as a partner and doesn’t mind having nursing judgment disagreements and polite debates with me…and he’s the best damn male nurse I know!”

Tips on how to thank nurses (a helpful guide for your manager)

Just a little gratitude goes a long way. Here’s a list of ways that your bosses can make your life just a little sweeter. Just print it out and post it anonymously in the nurse’s station, the break room, and drop it on your manager’s desk as you walk by…