Seasoned Nurse

How to recognize a seasoned nurse

New nurses haven’t quite gotten down the rhythm of breaks, lunch and bathroom pitstops. In fact, they often skip all three. A seasoned nurse, on the other hand, knows “the work will always be there.”

Top 10 reasons you SHOULD NOT be a nurse

Not everyone can, or should, do what we do. So, here is a list of who shouldn’t be a nurse, become a nurse, or even pursue a career in nursing.

If you can’t fix it with duct tape…

This nurse got a surprise when she saw what the internist was wearing…

Can pets save lives?

You’ve heard the stories of pets that save their owners’ lives. Can dogs really detect cancer? Can cats sense impending death?

Doctors are (actually) humans too!

If you’re a nurse over 40, you probably grew up believing that doctors knew everything. That is, of course, until you became an experienced 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!

The great perils and rewards of speaking up

You need to get things off your chest. And you should! But there’s an art to being a digital nurse. Here’s how to speak up without blowing up.

Tough love for “incivility” in nursing

I’m still trying to understand the uproar here. Incivility in the workplace is as old at time. Do you agree?

Another viewpoint on Medscape’s “Incivility In Nursing” piece

Do women in the workplace cause the problem? Nurse Rene weighs in!

The most unexpected ‘reward’ I’ve ever received for being a nurse

On the plane, about an hour from the coast of Scotland, a flight attendant requested a doctor to the rear of the aircraft. We were seated directly in front of the rear restroom, and the only people who seemed to be headed toward the rear were lining up to use the facility….