Spring 2010 Print Issue

Garrison Keillor and his nurses

Garrison Keillor and his nurses

Listen to some entertaining references to nurses that we’ve selected from his radio shows. Some are truly inspirational.

Nine dreams and counting: A nurse’s makeover

Nine dreams and counting: A nurse’s makeover

She left Guinea at 18, but Bebe Sylla never forgot home. Today, the oncology nurse from Houston brings better healthcare to her native West Africa. So when Scrubs heard she wanted a new look to reflect her role, we were only too happy to oblige!

The battle against burnout

The battle against burnout

Death and disease may be all in a day’s work, but they can take a terrible toll on your soul. Although it’s never easy, sometimes just the simple pleasures of life off the floor can provide the perfect antidote.

Dress to express

Dress to express

Newest trends for spring include tactile textiles, ’toon-time prints and beautified badges—who says you can’t wear your personality on your sleeve?

How to cope when you’re off duty at odd hours

How to cope when you’re off duty at odd hours

Midweek weekends? Dinner at 8 a.m.? If you’re more likely to see the sun rise than set, here’s how to make the most of your free time—whenever it may be.

Bouncing back from back pain

Bouncing back from back pain

You’re helping a patient, when suddenly: “Oh, ^$#%@!” Now you’re the one in agony—but not for long. Here, from experts and nurses-who-know, smart strategies to go from down and out to up and about.

The nurse who serenades her patients

The nurse who serenades her patients

Meet nurse Lori Sykes, who comes to work in the ICU every day toting her violin. “Sometimes there are tears; people seem very appreciative. It seems to help them relax and take their mind of their suffering.”

Why do nurses love Betty Boop scrubs?

Why do nurses love Betty Boop scrubs?

Nurses are gushing about their Betty Boop scrubs. What is it about this iconic character that captures our imaginations?

18 best ready-made meals

18 best ready-made meals

Ready-made meals are a necessary staple of modern nursing. But what’s inside the box can vary dramatically in terms of calories and ingredients. To help you make the right choice, check out our “best picks” list!

Quiz: Famous former nurses. Do you know them all?

Quiz: Famous former nurses. Do you know them all?

Susan Boyle, Kate Gosselin, Ellen Pompeo…which one of these used to be a nurse? And you may be surprised to discover which famous literary figure was also a nurse. Go ahead. Test your celebrity nurse IQ!

It’s all in the title, professionally speaking that is

It’s all in the title, professionally speaking that is

Why are nurses called by their first names while even first year interns get called “doctor?”

Scrubs Magazine invites you to listen

Scrubs Magazine invites you to listen

Periodically, we print great stories in Scrubs Magazine that deserve to be enhanced with audio. We were thrilled to sponsor a professional recording session for Lori Sykes, the virtuoso RN featured in the spring issue of Scrubs Magazine. She brings her violin to work every day and serenades her ICU patients with beautiful music.

Candid reviews of hospital food

Candid reviews of hospital food

Hospitals have long been notorious for being the worst places to experience hunger pangs. But does this remain true? We wanted to test this long-held belief and asked you, our readers—the obvious experts on hospital food—what you thought about your workplace options.

The nurse’s guide to preventing back pain

The nurse’s guide to preventing back pain

Here’s a three step regimen to help you avoid back injury. There’s nothing fancy here. You don’t need to be a gymnast or a yoga master. You just need to be willing to turn these simple exercises into your routine.

Compassionate care for underserved in Guinea

Compassionate care for underserved in Guinea

As the Grand Prize Winner in the Registered Nurse category, Sylla receives an all-expense-paid Caribbean cruise for two, a wardrobe featuring the best of Cherokee Uniforms and Cherokee Footwear worth more than $1,000, a Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award trophy, and a 14K gold-plated commemorative pin.