What creates job satisfaction? What factors encourage employees to stay in the same workplace for years? Why are humans so hesitant about change culture, but ultimately seek different opportunities? A unique proposition statement is a fancy word for catchphrase in the voiceover industry. While building my voiceover business, having a logo and UPS are importantContinue reading “Developing a Nursing Identity: a Unique Proposition Statement”
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat..
When we hear those first 5 words.. “Row Row Row your boat..”, we can’t help but finish the nursery rhyme, “gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily merrily, life is but a dream.” This is simply a commonality that humans share with one another. In nursing, in order to connect with people, it is importantContinue reading “Row, Row, Row Your Boat..”
Being Grateful for the Little
. “… The foundation for greatness is honoring the small things of the present moment instead of pursuing the idea of greatness.” – Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth Last night, I cared for a lady with covid who seemed very down when I first walked into the room. She remained on the phone with familyContinue reading “Being Grateful for the Little”
All I want is a nap! The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is a resource that is given to us to promote natural immunity and healing throughout our bodies. It doesn’t just refuel us for a new day, but it also cleanses our bodies from harmful chemicals, promotes healing, allows increased learning and retention, and relieves stress. Such a powerful resource often gets pressed as theContinue reading “All I want is a nap! The Importance of Sleep”
Nursing Tidbits: Insights from an Inpatient Nurse
Has anyone told you “don’t do it” or regret that they became a nurse? Did you know that the national turnover rate currently is 8.8-37%, costing hospitals up to $56,000 per nurse according to NSI Nursing Solutions? Nursing is a very stressful job especially in inpatient settings, however nothing is more fulfilling than pursuing yourContinue reading “Nursing Tidbits: Insights from an Inpatient Nurse”
The Great Resignation: Nurse PTSD
They say cardiovascular disease is the “silent killer”, but did you know that many nurses post Covid are suffering from the silent killer of PTSD? During the peak of Covid, frontline staff were plunged into a plethora of uncertainty. No one knew what Covid was, how it effected the body, what the disease process was,Continue reading “The Great Resignation: Nurse PTSD”
‘Twas the night (shift) before Christmas
‘Twas the nightshift before Christmas, when all through the unit All creatures were stirring, even at midnight. The IV fluids were hung on the pole with care, In hopes, the nurses would not wake the bear, The patients once snug in their beds, Now jumping over the rails, despite their meds. And Betty Lou inContinue reading “‘Twas the night (shift) before Christmas”
RN vs. LPN: What is the Difference?
Recently, my hospital has begun doing RN-LPN buddies. This is where the RN/LPN team can have upwards to 8 patients (normally a ratio of 1:6) or the LPN is split between two RNs with a higher acuity 6 patient group. But, what exactly is the difference between the roles of an RN vs. those ofContinue reading “RN vs. LPN: What is the Difference?”
How I Became an RN with NO STUDENT DEBT: My Journey into Nursing
On average, a baccalaureate degree student accumulates $30,000 in debt and student debt is the second highest source of American debt, following mortgages (educationdata.org). The fear of debt, coupled with lack of motivation and other life endeavors makes it so difficult to obtain higher levels of education and more rewarding careers. Once one makes itContinue reading “How I Became an RN with NO STUDENT DEBT: My Journey into Nursing”
Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice
Be careful not to nurse the computer Not everyone showers regularly Everyone’s anatomy is different It is not exactly like the case studies I have never inspected so many butts No, you cannot bring your monkeys to the hospital If you smell smoke, one of your patients is probably smoking in their room If youContinue reading “Funny Tidbits of Nursing Knowledge/ Nursing Advice”
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