Inspiration and Stories

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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.

Has childcare improved since the 1950s?

Has childcare improved since the 1950s?

Were we just lucky? Or did we develop a natural immunity from our environment?

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Yes, you can cry now: Remarkably sweet nursing home moment

This one…wow. Click in and watch this beautiful video of Henry, whose nurse brought him an iPod filled with his favorite songs.

Could you have handled home health nursing in the 1970s?

Could you have handled home health nursing in the 1970s?

When I first started in home healthcare, my mother had this romantic notion that I would be taking care of the well-to-do in their fine houses. Little did she know…

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The top 25 inspirational things about nursing

We must be reminded from time to time of those special moments when we’ve stopped and thought: This is why I do it.

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Special nurse days in April!

We know, we know: Those April showers get old quickly! But there’s a lot to celebrate in April for nurses!

What’s the hardest nursing specialty?

What’s the hardest nursing specialty?

Wet bet you have your own answer! Here are just a few of the specialties our readers mentioned—along with a little insight into what makes these nursing jobs so tough.

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Nursing in the 1960s

The 1960s was a much storied time, but what was it like to work as a nurse during this tumultuous decade?

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What would happen in a nurse’s perfect world?

Too often, we nurses dwell on everything that’s going wrong with our world. Here’s what I think would happen in a nurse’s PERFECT world…

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Thank you for the memories

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

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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.

Did you choose nursing to become a hero?

Did you choose nursing to become a hero?

Don’t assume “heroes” are just comic book characters. The world is full of heroes…and we need them all.

When I think of smoking: A nurse’s perspective

When I think of smoking: A nurse’s perspective

Smoking, like poor diet choices and lack of exercise are those things in your life you should either eliminate or whittle down to an “almost never” activity. Back when I was a green-behind-the-ears nurse, I learned exactly why.

Is there an extraordinary caregiver story that inspires you?

Is there an extraordinary caregiver story that inspires you?

No, she wasn’t a nurse. But Irena Sendler certainly had the heart of a nurse. Here’s the story behind the incredible woman who inspires me. Do you have a “hero” who keeps you going?

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Special nurse days in March!

Spring is on the way, nurses! Not only do you have warmer days and blooming buds to look forward to, but you also have some special days to celebrate and acknowledge.