Posts Tagged ‘Nurse Life’
Why Travel Nursing May Not Be For You
The opportunities for high pay, flexible schedules and adventures in new cities make travel nursing sound alluring. But it’s not all excitement, and there are many factors to consider before taking your first travel assignment.
Read moreNutritional Tips for Busy Nurses
Nurses work in an environment that’s stressful and almost always busy, so eating healthy can be difficult to balance on top of all the other responsibilities. However, a nutritious diet is an important aspect of life that many neglect. So how can one best implement healthy eating practices into such an involved profession?
Read moreHow to Respond to Patients Who Decline Recommended Treatment
As a Hospice nurse, one of the most common questions that I get is, “How do you deal with people who refuse treatments that can cure them?” Ethically, we know that patients have rights to make their own choices, but we end up in a dilemma when it goes against our instincts. Our fears kick in and we scramble to find a way to convince or even force our patients to do what we see as the “right” thing. But is our “right” their “wrong?”
Read moreSide Hustles for Nurses
Side hustles offer the chance to earn extra money, whether someone wants some extra spending money without having to pick up extra shifts or is trying to build another source of income. Nurses have the education and experience to participate and succeed in many side hustles in which others may not be able to be involved.
Read more5 Tips on How to Succeed as a New Nurse
Starting your first nursing job may seem overwhelming. You have finished one of the most difficult undergraduate educations that exists, but starting to put what you have learned into practice presents a whole new set of difficulties. Thankfully, there are several things that you can do that will help you to not only survive, but to thrive in your first year as a new nurse…
Read moreHow Nurses Can Prevent Injuries and Keep Their Backs Healthy
Although caring for your patients is usually your first thought, don’t neglect your own well-being. Injuries will not only interfere with your career, but an injury can also adversely affect your entire life. Take precautions and be diligent about protecting yourself from injuries. Remember, taking care of yourself helps you to be there for your patients.
Read moreHow to Survive At Work When You Are Understaffed and Overworked
One out of five nurses will leave the nursing profession within the first year of becoming a nurse. 36 % of hospital nurses said their patient workload caused them to miss vital changes in a patient’s condition. You know what […]
Read moreTop 5 Mistakes New Nurses Make
Being a new nurse is hard – hard enough that 1 in 5 newly licensed nurses quit within a year, according to one national study. Heavy patient loads, the stress of being faced with critical decisions daily, and the seemingly […]
Read moreWhy I am a Psychiatric Nurse
The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 12. Twenty-three Benadryl just made me very sleepy. That is, until I had my stomach pumped. The second time I didn’t actually take the pills, but instead I held them […]
Read moreEthical Dilemmas in Nursing
One of the many reasons you may have chosen a career in nursing was a desire to help people. Even though you want to provide the best care possible for your patients, sometimes there are gray areas. If you work […]
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