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Did you know these 5 facts about nursing?

Did you know? All the nurses working in the United States could populate the country of Latvia.

Most popular lists for nurses

Most popular lists for nurses

We publish lots of lists. Why? Because you LOVE ‘em. Heck, everyone does! And although you won’t see lists on our site like “Five best celebrity bikini bodies,” you will see lists that matter to nurses…and to their patients.

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You know you’re an ICU nurse when…

Are you stuck hanging blood and plasma? Right. It must be lunch time! The life of an ICU nurse is captured in this top ten list.

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8 ways your patients can fool you

Patients can pull the wool over your eyes over and over again, and you’ll never even know it…

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Top 10 things nurses say in their sleep!

Rub those eyes and check out this hilarious list – #10: “You can’t be choking — you’re talking to me!”

5 things a male nurse should never say to a female nurse

5 things a male nurse should never say to a female nurse

5 “I warned you” tips from blogger Sean based on years of experience deep in the trenches!

10 ways to lose your nursing license

10 ways to lose your nursing license

The threat of having your license revoked is ever-present, so get to know just what activities threaten your career.

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Top 10 worst smells in the hospital

Seasoned nurses know to show up for their shifts with their nose savers (Halls cough drops, anyone?) tucked away in the pocket. So, do you agree with our list of the stinkiest encounters you’ll have in a typical workday?

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Top 10 weight management tips for nurses

As busy nurses with hectic schedules, it’s sometimes easier to counsel others on weight control than to work on the message ourselves. Here are easy ways to start right now.

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5 things nurses should never have to change

As an antidote to the “I’ve already broken my New Year’s Resolutions” funk, I offer the following Anti-Resolutions for nurses—and probably not a moment too soon.

How many personalities do you take on at work?

How many personalities do you take on at work?

From seven in the morning to seven in the evening, I’m roughly seven people.

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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.

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

19 ideas for shift nurses to get more sleep

Your body knows what it likes. It likes to sleep when it’s dark. And quiet. At night. Unfortunately, you may not have that luxury. Fortunately, your body can be tricked. And here are the ways to do it so you can get the rest you need.

The organized nurse

The organized nurse

Here are five savvy, stylish options for keeping things in their proper place.

5 characters from literature who MAY work harder than a nurse

5 characters from literature who MAY work harder than a nurse

Who works harder than a nurse? There aren’t many professions that combine lifting, running, thinking and wiping the way nursing does.