7 Tips for the FNP
Healthcare workers and providers strive for patient’s to receive great experiences and bedside care. Aside from pride and human satisfaction, financial
Nursing
Empowering Your Staff to Empower Your Team
Trying to motivate nurse’s aides/support staff members to complete the details of their individual job roles can be a difficult
The Successful Assistant Nurse Manager
The hierarchal chain of command has taken on many different names over time, yet one thing has never changed-the frontline
Making Change Stick
Did you ever why you chose to do certain things in life? Why do you choose to brush your teeth
The Guardian Angel
As my alarm clock went off at 5 a.m., I couldn’t help thinking that I would rather stay in bed.
“Life is about coming and going”….quote by unknown author.
I had just walked in the house from my third 12-hour shift. After kicking off my shoe- and-socks and taking
Nursing and Key Roles in Our Profession
There are a multitude of paths that you can explore during your nursing career. Usually, to start out, many pick
The Right Way to Staff Your Unit?
I am often greeted by the nursing staff with a, “Good morning! Today I have five patients.” I often reply
9 Traits of an Ideal Workplace for a Nurse Practitioner
I have worked in a variety of medical settings over the past 10 years starting at the retail clinic, then
I Will Care For Her
It was change of shift and the break room was bustling with people. The night shift looked worn out and
The Man in the Red Hat
A few years ago I lived in a trendy downtown condo on a busy street in Portland, Maine. I loved
Hail to the Male Nurse
I just want to give some recognition to all the male nurses in the nursing profession. I remember back when
Remembering the Basics in Home Health Nursing
Home Health Care “breeds” some very special nurses that enter into our community away from the hospital setting. They are
Re-Think Sign-on Bonuses and Wait to Take the NCLEX
Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse looking for a new job, or even a savvy nursing
Safe Staffing: Why Ratios Aren’t the Answer
As the nursing community continues its fight for safe staffing mandates, another concept is being brought to light: acuity-based staffing.
The Joy of Nursing
Early in my nursing career, I cared for Betsy Mercer, a young mother of six and seven-year-old boys, who just
End of Life
In my job as an Emergency Department nurse, the hardest thing isn’t always when we lose a patient. It’s when
Ellen’s New Journey…..
In my last article, we talked about COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and how it had affected one of my
Nursing: The Art of Making People Feel Better
Every shift isn’t going to be rewarding. Every patient isn’t going to be grateful, or even kind. Every boss isn’t
To Be a Nurse: Mortality, Sadness, and Other Things You Don’t See on TV
Nursing isn’t easy. It isn’t all pillow fluffing, injection giving and comforting people when they’re sick. It isn’t glamorous like
Succeeding in the Time You Have Been Given
Nurses have “experiences” in their career that will stay with them long after their careers are complete. “Seasoned” nurses will
How to Find a Vein When Starting Ivs or Drawing Blood Tips in the Arm
Learn how to find a vein using a tourniquet when drawing blood or starting an IV in the arm (antecubital AC area). This video is a teaching tutorial for nursing students, new nurses, or phlebotomists on how to find the cephalic, basilic, and medical cubical veins in the antecubital area of the arm.
Answering Your Questions: Nursing Advice
Nurse Alexis answers many common nursing questions, shares some advice, and talks about her experiences in nursing.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Ashley talks about her plans to start her Master’s of Science in Nursing program in August to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Dealing with Anxiety | Nursing
Nurse Rhianna answers questions about Anxiety in the health care field and how she deals with it day to day.
NICU NURSE PRACTITIONER Q + A | Interview with my Mom
Abby Madonia has a Q&A with her mom, a nurse practitioner to answer viewers frequently asked questions about her job.
Before the Interview; Designing a Career Roadmap Based on Values
Congratulations are in Order! Congratulations! You made it through nursing school! The octopi-like tentacles of nursing school have loosened their
TIPS FOR 12 HOUR SHIFTS!
12 hour shifts are a beast of their own! It is super important to make sure you are preparing yourself physically and emotionally for those long days. In this video, I talk about some of my top tips for 12 hour shifts!
Interviewing for Your Dream Job? Ask Yourself 7 These Questions!
Most interviewees are so nervous about the prospective employee liking them, that they forget they are interviewing the employers to
STORY TIME! My First CODE BLUE as a TRAVEL NURSE
Natalie shares her experience with her first code blue as a travel nurse and gives tips on how to handle code blue situations.
Heparin vs Warfarin (Coumadin) Nursing Review Anticoagulant Differences
Nurse Sarah explains the difference between Heparin vs Warfarin. This educational video can be helpful to both students in nursing school and even RNs that may need a reminder of their differences.
GOING BACK TO NURSING AS A MOM (pumping at work, part time, etc)
Ashley Adkins, RN, gives advice about being a new mom while returning to work as a nurse and what its been like for her.
Registered Nurse: PROS and CONS of being a Travel RN
Are you a nursing student in nursing school, a new grad nurse, or a registered nurse that is considering travel nursing? There may be some things that you haven’t considered that you should know!
Nursing Time Management Tips
Nurse Mendoza gives four personal tips to help nurses utilize their time sufficiently and efficiently.
NICU Nurse Interview: Part 1 – Caring for a NICU Baby
Nurse Haley rides along with nurse Stephan for a Carpool Consult interview to answer questions about her job as a NICU Nurse.
NICU Nurse Interview: Part 2 – Saving Babies & NICU Protocols
Nurse Haley rides along with nurse Stephan for a Carpool Consult interview to answer questions about her job as a NICU Nurse. (Part 2)
Tips on Working with “Difficult” Families | Labor and Delivery Nurse
NurseAggs shares a story about working with difficult families in Labor and Delivery and gives tips on how to work with patient family and friends to keep a safe and supportive environment.
Top 7 Simple Tips to Help Manage Stress When Working Long Shifts
In some of the research I have read, 75% of adults worldwide report that they are facing a huge amount
How To Deal With Death As A Nurse
It’s tough to talk about and very tough to face, but unfortunately as nurses, it happens around us often. Do is really get easier like they say? How can we deal with death?
Nurse Chat: Dealing with Death
Let’s talk about losing patients and some ways to deal with it. Death is a natural part of life but that doesn’t make it any easier. As nurses we are there for people and their families during the final moments.
Dealing With Death As A Nurse
Kaynen Brown talks about his coping strategies when it comes to dealing with death as a nurse.
TIPS FOR PRECEPTING NURSES
TIPS FOR PRECEPTING NURSES. In this weeks video I’ll talk you through my strategy for precasting nurses, both new grads as well as seasoned nurses new to your unit. We will go over how I like to tackle the first day, what expectations I set from the get go, how I like to slowly build autonomy, as well as what to do when your precasting relationship is not going well. Being a preceptor to new nurses to your unit is a huge responsibility, but it also provides you with the opportunity to learn and you get a built in buddy for awhile.
How to Give a Good Nursing Change of Shift Report
This video is for all those new graduate nurses wanting to learn how to give a good change of shift nursing report.
MISTAKES NEW NURSES MAKE
As new nurses…we all tend to make the same mistakes. I wanted to make this video not to shame new nurses for making these mistakes, but to help educate everyone so we can be better!
LIFE HACKS FOR NURSES II JustChi
Because being a nurse is already hard, here are some life hacks that Nurse Chi uses to make hr shift run a bit smoother!
9 Pulse Points Assessment on the Body Nursing – Anatomy and Physiology
In this video, you’ll learn the locations and landmarks of nine different pulse points. In addition, you’ll learn information you’ll need to document while assessing the pulse point locations, including the pulse rhythm, strength, and pulse rate.
My burn out experience – How I now balance my work & MSN schooling
Mike talks about the importance of time management, physical and mental health as a nurse going back to school, and his burnout experience.
How To Stay Healthy/Fit on A Busy Schedule
Alexis Nicole shares how she stays healthy with her busy schedule as a Night pediatric ER nurse with the Lifesum app.
16 HOUR OVERNIGHT CALL SHIFT! | CRNA School | SRNA Responsibilities | Emergency Anesthesia
Follow Rhianna Ferial on a 16 hour overnight call shift for emergency surgeries, intubations and more.
Top 10 Nursing Questions Answered
Nurse Mendoza answers 10 of the top nursing questions from his fellow Nurse followers and subscribers.
FLIGHT NURSING: Quick Facts
Flight Nursing entails a lot of information. The Nomad Nurse gives the basic quick facts about flight nursing that may help you make a decision if you are deciding to go into that specialized career field of nursing.
Males/Men In Nursing! What’s It Like? – Coffee With Nurse Jenny
Nurse Jenny interviews two of her work colleagues to discuss what it’s like for men in the nursing field.
VLOG | Advice for new nurses!
Rihanna Ferial vlogs her 8 hour shift in the ICU and shares some advice for new grad nurses.
HOW TO: PAGING THE DOCTOR | a Nursing Checklist
Here’s the start of some excellent tips for you to have all your ducks in a row, and be ready to page that provider, like a pro!