Thursday, October 10, 2024

NICU Nurse Adopts Teen Mother of Preemie Triplets

Shariya Small wasn’t ready to be a single teen mom when she gave birth to triplets earlier this year. The 14-year-old resented having to wake up at all hours of the night to change diapers and feed her babies. It was all a little too much for a teenager to handle.  All three of her children were born prematurely at 26 weeks, which only complicated the situation. They all weighed less than two pounds each and spent the first four...

Nurse Who Refused to Let Police Draw Blood from Patient Wins $500K Settlement

Alex Wubbels became a viral sensation back in 2017 when she was caught on video refusing to let the police draw blood from an unconscious patient. In the clip, the nurse can be seen calmly talking on the phone at a University of Utah Hospital while a police officer threatens to arrest her. She tells the officer that the patient’s blood cannot be drawn without a warrant unless the patient is under arrest. "This is something you guys agreed...

Is Nursing More Toxic Than Ever? Nurses Think So.

We’ve heard the expression “nurses eat their young,” but things have arguably gotten even worse over the last couple years. Nurses are being asked to do more with fewer resources and less time than they were previously, which has led to unprecedented rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout. A recent study shows more nurses are thinking about leaving the profession than ever before with the U.S. headed for a shortfall of half a million providers in just three years. All...

Nurse Mocked Online for Making a TikTok After Patient Dies

Healthcare providers are leaning into the trend of making videos for social media at work, but some say TikToking has a time and a place.  One nurse recently found that out the hard way after she posted a video of herself reacting to a patient’s death on TikTok. She soon found herself inundated with comments and questions about why she felt the need to upload such a private moment to the internet. The nurse in question goes by the username @olivia_tylerr33...

The Lululemon Of Nursing Scrubs? Everything You Need To Know About The Infinity And Luxe Sport Collections From Cherokee Uniforms!

Sponsored by Cherokee Uniforms Let’s face it. Most nursing scrubs aren’t exactly anything to write home about. They’re functional, comfortable, and practical – and that’s just about it. You grab a pair of scrubs from your closet or your locker, toss them on, and then get to work. After you’re done working, you toss them in the laundry, wash them, and then repeat the process. While there’s nothing wrong with good old-fashioned scrubs, they’re lacking some appeal – and wearing the...

A List Of Rules For Nurses… From 1887

"Any nurse who smokes, uses liquor in any form, gets her hair done at a beauty shop or frequents dance halls will give the director of nurses good reason to suspect her worth, intentions and integrity."

Former Nurse Convicted in Deadly Drug Mix-up Reflects on Guilty Verdict

RaDonda Vaught was found guilty of criminal negligence and abuse of an elder patient in May of 2022 after a deadly series of mistakes led to the death of Charlene Murphey, one of Vaught’s former patients in the ICU, in 2017. She was sentenced to three years of probation in one of the most closely watched trials in the nursing industry in recent memory. The Tennessee Nursing Board also revoked Vaught’s nursing license in 2021 before the conviction. More than...

21 Things You’d Tell Your Younger Nurse Self

Imagine your first day on the job. Your scrubs are neatly pressed, stethoscope around your neck, and all the butterflies in your stomach are getting you ready for the rest of your life. Getting started as a nurse comes with a steep learning curve. From responding to a crisis to dealing with unruly patients, there’s always something new to learn. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the nursing profession. For months, providers have been waking up to the painful reality...
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