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”
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It’s okay to take up space
Do you ever say sorry out of habit? “I’m sorry for..” Making it into the grocery line first Being in the med room as another nurse walks in Filing a valid complaint Asking for a favor Waking up a doctor for a patient need/concern I have a habit of apologizing for things that 1.) areContinue reading “It’s okay to take up space”
Living as an Oxymoron
Do you ever get a little bit tired of life? Like you’re not really happy, but you don’t wanna die? “Having anxiety and depression is like feeling tired and scared at the same time. It’s the fear of failure, but no urge to be productive. It’s feeling everything at once, then feeling paralyzingly numb.” AsContinue reading “Living as an Oxymoron”
Defensive Medicine: Protect Thyself
The NIH defines defensive medicine as “departing from normal medicine practice as a safeguard from litigation.” In essence, it is over-prescribing to prevent from getting sued due to missing any clinical components. But this isn’t the type of defensive medicine I am referring to. The type of defensive medicine I am talking about involves appropriatelyContinue reading “Defensive Medicine: Protect Thyself”
Communicating for Change
“All communication must lead to change”- Aristotle In acting, we learn that words are useless. Words only become effective once humans add purpose to them. The greatest actors understand the power of each word and use that power effectively to change the person they are speaking to. The change can be a perspective of aContinue reading “Communicating for Change”
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”
It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset
In the past several weeks, I have transitioned into a new job, got scammed out of $1000, lost and found my “sold” wedding dress, messed up my personal website, and our house closing has gotten delayed. Reflecting on these many frustrations, I remind myself that these are so little mishaps in the grand scheme ofContinue reading “It’s Just a Bad Shift: The Importance of Mindset”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Growing up and even now, many ask themselves this question, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” After witnessing mental illness in my family and then struggling with my own eating disorder, my answer became “a nurse.” I chose to be a nurse because I wanted to influence others and educate othersContinue reading “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Developing a Nursing Identity: a Unique Proposition Statement
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”
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”
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