In December 2017, I graduated with my AS in Nursing. 5 years later, I am teaching at the same place where I was a student. There are pros and cons of being a young instructor. It is nice to be able to remember how students are feeling at this stage in their nursing career, however,Continue reading “From Student to Nursing Instructor”
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“Your discharge is not priority”..
“Due to short staffing, we are closing early. Sorry for any inconvenience.” “Please expect longer than usual wait times due to short staffing..” “Now hiring. $15/hr starting pay.” These signs and statements look all too familiar within today’s society. The nursing shortage has been ongoing for years and only getting worse. Short staffing at groceryContinue reading ““Your discharge is not priority”..”
The Meaning of a Pin
As a student nurse, the one day that you look forward to is even of greater significance than college graduation.. nursing pinning. The nurse’s pin dates back to the early Maltese cross in which a pin was worn meaning a service of Christianity. The servants would care for others with communicable illnesses. Since then, theContinue reading “The Meaning of a Pin”
Building a Life you Want
Build a life you want and save for it. This is a FIRE concept in which you can still prepare to be Financially Independent and Retire Early, while also living a life that you desire. As nurses, we learn to prioritize. We start our day prioritizing as we choose which patient to see first. WeContinue reading “Building a Life you Want”
Retention, Recruitment, Resilience.. Oh, My!
These three words are dominating the media when it comes to nursing. Facilities attempt to retain their current staff while also trying to combat the ever-increasing staffing shortage by recruiting new hires. Staff are also reminded and educated on ways to be resilient and how to prevent burnout. Unfortunately in America, even nonprofit hospitals haveContinue reading “Retention, Recruitment, Resilience.. Oh, My!”
To Err is Human- A Case for Medical Errors
“To Err is human; to forgive, divine”- Alexander Pope In light of the recent criminalization of former Nurse Radonda Vaught, the topic of medical errors is quite relevant. According to the National Institute of Health, “Medical errors cost $20 billion per year and take the lives of 100,000 people every year.” There are many differentContinue reading “To Err is Human- A Case for Medical Errors”
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”
Addiction: A Disease Mentality
“History of IV drug use, positive for heroin and meth. HIV and Hep C positive. Constantly requests pain medication.” What are your immediate thoughts when getting information like this in report? Most likely, it’s thoughts of judgement, disregard, lack of care and trust for the patient. Although these are valid thoughts, what about taking aContinue reading “Addiction: A Disease Mentality”
Time, Talent, Treasure
From a young age, I always valued the concepts of time, talent, and treasure. These three qualities make or break a person’s life and I evaluated them within my own life in order to be successful and to be in a continuous state of growth. Time is such a valuable resource in the sense thatContinue reading “Time, Talent, Treasure”
A Glass Half Full
“For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ― C.S. Lewis I sit here alone with my two dogs on a snowy afternoon. My alone time often brings on my anxiety as my mind is able to wander. I amContinue reading “A Glass Half Full”
Patient Talk 