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Inauguration Day 2021

Every four years, we elect a president – its like a reset for the country. Today, as usual, I continue to pray for our country and leaders.

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Nursing Student Academy - on sale!

Nursing Student Academy – on sale!

On of my favorite go-to resources is from our friends over at Nursing.com. Ever since his humble beginnings, Jon has been driven and determined to make a difference in the education of nurses – especially students. His hard work has certainly paid off and thousands of students have benefited, including many of my own students!

In response to the COVID-19 situation, he has been offering the Nu…

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Nurses Week 2020

What a crazy nurses week this has been this year! And to top it off, the year of the nurse. Crazy times.

First, I want to wish everyone a happy nurses week! May your trinkets be useful and your patients kind. You are valued and have touched countless lives.

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Nursing Scholarship

F.A. Davis has opened up their scholarship applications for the spring 2020 semester. Very easy to apply. And there is a code for discounts on their products.

You can apply here.

Good luck!!

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Secrets of an ICU nurse

Secrets of an ICU nurse

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest blogger for Stephen at Page the PA – he is a rock star on Instagram sharing his experiences as he goes through PA school. He is doing his ICU rotation soon, so I thought I tell him a few secrets from this veteran ICU nurse! Please connect with him on IG @PagethePA and tell him I sent you!! When most students, rotate through the ICU, they literally…

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Nurses take DC 2018

Nurses take DC 2018

For the third straight year, nurses are planning to meet on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Nurses Take DC event will be held April 26 and hopes to again raise public awareness regarding safe nurse-patient ratios, meeting with legislators to discuss nurse staffing and to support pending legislation. (more…)

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Nurses shedding light on the ugly side of the flu

Nurses shedding light on the ugly side of the flu

The 2017-2018 flu season is breaking all records. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that the “overall hospitalization rate is higher than the overall hospitalization rate reported during the same week of the 2014-2015 season; the most severe season in recent years.” The most recent CDC report showed an additional 17 flu-related pediatric deaths, bringing the total to 53…

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Your Next Shift Podcast

So, I had the honor of being chosen to be interviewed by Elizabeth Scala for her Your Next Shift Podcast! Yes, someone other than my family and students wanted to hear what I have to say…crazy!! I have been a fan of Elizabeth since I started blogging. She is out there and really trying to change the “Negative Nancy” atmosphere of our workplaces. Her whole intention is to help nurses be the best…

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Unlawful arrest of Nurse Alex Wubbels - a nurse's thoughts

Unlawful arrest of Nurse Alex Wubbels – a nurse’s thoughts

As many in the nursing world, I have been mildly obsessed with the unlawful arrest of Nurse Alex Wubbels. In hospitals around the county, there is a brother hood and camaraderie between our law enforcement officers and health care workers, especially nurses. We all are literally on the front line of public service on a daily basis. So when I see something like this, I just can not wrap my head…

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Top 10 nursing school supplies

Top 10 nursing school supplies

One of the biggest questions I get asked from students staring nursing school is, “What do I really need for clinicals in nursing school?” Sure, there are lots of fun stuff that you can load up on, but what do you REALLY need? Well, I have been teaching clinicals a few years and here’s my must have top 10 list for nursing school supplies and for your career beyond! (more…)

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Nurses need to be the change

Nurses need to be the change

Well, another week of health care in the news. Lots of discussions, arguments, heated debates and the occasional cordial conversation on what changes need to be made. From Obamacare to staffing ratios to violence against health care workers…. lots of news these days affecting healthcare. But what I notice is missing – where are the nurses in these conversations?? I see lots of people and analysts…

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Nurses Week Giveaways 2017

Nurses Week Giveaways 2017

It’s that time of year again… It’s NURSES WEEK! That one week we are really good at tooting our own horns and enjoying the love that everyone shows us. It’s a week of free lunches, maybe some massages, a free mug, or even a beach towel. Actually heard of a hospital in Florida where the medical staff gave every nurse in their hospital a new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope. (I am a huge Littmann…

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#NursesTakeDC Rally for Ratios happening today at the US Capitol. #SMYSofficial #NursesUnite http://thndr.me/BZ2J7y

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Nurses Take DC - how you can help!

Nurses Take DC – how you can help!

Last year, in May 2016, nurses came together on the lawn of the US Capitol to bring attention to the need for safe nurse patient ratios. It affectionately became known as Nurses Take DC. It was the first rally for nursing in over 20 years when over 35,000 nurses met in DC for the same issues. Well, it is happening again this year on Friday, May 5, 2017. There is still time to attend and you can…

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Top Nursing Blog Posts of 2016

Top Nursing Blog Posts of 2016

I always love the new year – it’s like a fresh start. A blank page. But I also love reflecting back on all the amazing things that transpire in just one year. So many of them we forget, so it’s nice to be reminded. As some of you may or may not know, there are a gaggle of amazing writers, bloggers, and thought provokers in the world of nursing. They are speaking out for those who won’t or can’t…

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ICU and ER gift giving

ICU and ER gift giving

Well, its that time of year! Shoppers are out in masses, cars speeding from store to store and a few traumas too! But the gift giving continues in the hospital too… Of course, the ICU nurses were polite and sent a gift back….   (more…)

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What is wrong with healthcare?

What is wrong with healthcare?

I am often asked what is wrong with healthcare? Most of the time I simply answer, “we lost the CARE in health CARE“. But its a bit more complicated… (more…)

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