I've recently started mentoring a high school student who is thinking about pursuing a nursing career. In our first meeting she asked may great questions about schooling, pros & cons of the job, and overcoming challenges. I had answers for just about every one. However, then she asked me what my typical day looks like … Continue reading Day In The Life
As I pass the 2-year mark on my current unit, I am officially eligible to get my Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification. I've never really had an interest in going back to school to get my NP or practice somewhere that isn't bedside. So getting certified feels like a way to continue growing and … Continue reading PCCN Certification
Care Team Leaders (CTL), or Charge Nurses, are an incredible breed of nurses. But what does it take to be a really good one? Be a strong advocate for your nurses and nursing assistants. In doing so, you are looking out for our professional and personal wellbeing. This allows us to feel comfortable bringing you … Continue reading In CTL We Trust
It is no secret that Covid-19 will change the world of nursing forever. It has been a unique experience for patients being ruled out or positive for Covid in that it is more unknown than most diagnoses. Each patient has their own understanding of the situation, whether that is from watching the news, reading Facebook … Continue reading They’re Still Your Patient
There is a special genre of humor that opens its doors to you when you become a nursing student. You then realize, once you are a nurse, the door leads you to a never-ending hallway of memes, tweets, and shared-experience ironies that only those in the medical field will come close to understanding. While it … Continue reading Nursing Humor
Inspired by another article on facebook from a nurse Shelby Marie. I have felt the pressures to fill other professionals shoes. Or at least have been on the recieving end of when a patient is upset wiht another subspeciality. But who is bedside 12+ hours a day? Who is often the messenger? Who is the … Continue reading Nurse, Etc.
A few weeks ago I had a particularly tough patient. I know every new day doesn't guarantee progress. But I still like to think that I leave my patients in an improved state from how I found them. And with this particular patient I struggled to see what impact I left. Quick onset of a … Continue reading Just Being There
Am I qualified to write this? I mean, I did go. And pass. And graduate. So sure, what the heck. My top 10 tips to tackle the beast that is nursing school. Have nursing friends. See Nurse Friends Hanging Out for full reasoning behind this. But it is fairly self explanatory.Have non-nursing friends. This is … Continue reading How I Did It
Nurse friends are a special breed. More than anything, we bond over shared experiences. The first being nursing school. It is a universal time of struggle and self discovery. Not only are you overwhelmed with completely new information, you also have to balance non-nursing curriculum, homework, attempt a social life, eating, sleeping, and maintain general … Continue reading Nurse Friends Hanging Out
This morning I was informed one of my patients, and their family, was ready for a terminal wean. Basically, they were ready to withdraw interventions that may prolong an otherwise natural passing while providing patient comfort through medication. After report, the reality of the situation hit me... Today I was going to help this patient … Continue reading “Just Doing My Job”
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