Working as a nurse manager isn’t the same as working in other management positions. Not having enough nurses on the floor can lead to fatigue, burnout, poor patient outcomes, and…

In this day and age, what does it mean for a nurse to be “professional?” Opinions abound, but very little research exists. This is about to change, thanks to a…

By the time you have read this article, two women will have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  Ten minutes later, one woman will have died from the disease. By the…

I knew I could because she showed me the way. I became because she never let me think otherwise. From student to fellow, resident to intern, the medical professional has…

In the event of cabin decompression in an airplane, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. Place it firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic…

J.P. Scott is a non-traditional third-year medical student. He has a biology degree from Boston College and a master’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Hartford. He is a…

Many people know someone who has or had cancer at one point in their lives. Because it’s such a terrible, debilitating disease, it’s tragic when a child is diagnosed. Unfortunately,…

Burnout is fairly common in the healthcare industry. In fact, 54% of doctors report feeling burnt out and 63% of nurses say their work has led to nurse burnout. But…

A summary of the paper published in Nursing Administration Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal, co-authored by this Scrubs Magazine reporter and a noted nurse bullying expert. If you were bullied as…

This post is sponsored by Cherokee Uniforms. Katie Duke considers it “the biggest accomplishment in my entire life,” and looking at her new line of scrubs, we can see why….