Of hospitals and goodbyes, the coldness of medicine and the warmth of human...
A beautifully written piece by a patient’s wife one year after his passing in an intensive care unit. As a critical care nurse, this humbled me greatly. Thank you for such a beautiful post. Nurses,...
View ArticleIschemic Stroke – Patient Priorities
Alas, stroke patients.. my one true nursey love. I love my stroke patients. They have a special place in my heart. So, you just got report from the ED and your patient who just had a large ischemic...
View ArticleWhen Patients Die
If this hasn’t happened in your young nursey career, it will at some point. Whether expected or not, patient deaths can be pretty rough on the nurse.. especially if that nurse has developed a...
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Top 10.5 New Grad Mistakes
This list was compiled by myself and my counterpart, Heeler, RN. She is a much more experienced nurse who is a wealth of nursey knowledge. 1. Forget to flip the feeding tube stop cock and spray...
View ArticleHow to Keep Calm & Nurse On When Things Go Nuts
Many times in your nursey career, your seemingly awesome shift will turn crazy in a moment. The mark of a good nurse is staying calm in the midst of chaos. This is when your prioritization skills need...
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Insider Info: What Your Nurse Wants You to Know
Is mom getting admitted to the hospital frequently? Did your grandma just have a stroke and now your life is half-home and half-hospital? Many families experience this and they are more than willing...
View ArticleResources for the Bedside Nurse
Here are some sites and resources that I frequently reference and therefore think are awesome. Mircromedex: I love this site. I typically reference it for checking IV compatibility and if I’m...
View ArticleQ&A: I Care About You, Holistically of Course
Thank you for your blog, and the words you use to instruct and encourage new nurses. I love reading what you have to say, and I have already used your advice when paging a physician during night shift!...
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