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”
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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”
My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18.1% of the US population suffers from anxiety, however only 36.9% of those people with anxiety seek treatment. One of the many benefits of being a nurse is time spent at the bedside. The patients I remember most are those that I have found a connectionContinue reading “My anxiety got the best of me. Moments at the bedside.”
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”
Geriatrics can Squat, too
Geriatric syndrome is a term that encompasses several clinical manifestations in the elderly that are not otherwise classified under a particular or singular disease or condition. These include falls, delirium, incontinence, and frailty. The degree of muscular strength and endurance is a strong determinant of long-term overall health. It is common and unfortunate that theContinue reading “Geriatrics can Squat, too”
Patient prayers
Every morning during huddle, the off going shift provides updates to the oncoming shift and then we say a prayer to start off the day right. Nowadays, there is less news and more avid prayers. We pray for peace and healing to ourselves and patients as everyone is emotionally drained. We pray for unity andContinue reading “Patient prayers”
Patient Talk 