Seasoned Nurse

Times…they are a-changin’

I still believe that a nurse’s ‘time in grade’ does not determine their ability or capacity to excel.

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Changes

Next week I start a new job. I am making a complete change in what I will be doing in nursing.

20 celebrity lessons in self expression – from Ellen to Sarah Palin

You follow their careers anyway. Why not learn a lesson or two? Whatever actions have helped catapult them to fame or rendered them B-list can provide valuable lessons for the careers of regular nurses like us.

Education

Yesterday I had an interview to become a clinical instructor for one of the local universities. During the interview, the Dean of the College of Nursing asked me why I wanted to get into education, since my resume appeared that I have been on a track for leadership for some time now. My answer was [...]

2 greatest survival tips every nurse should (and will eventually) know

Survival is in our nature. In fact, surviving is not an option, it’s an expectation. The difference between surviving and drowning is how well you ride the ‘wave’

Top 10 qualities of a great nurse educator

Prospective students are getting turned away because of a shortage, so perhaps you should consider changing careers to something with more flexible hours, less physical strain, and better pay!