In times of uncertainty or heightened emotion, I find comfort in the words of others. I find it not only puts my thoughts into an organized fashion but it validates that I'm not the only one to have felt this way. Adaptability - This is an interesting Ted Talk on the importance of adaptability. I … Continue reading Other Words
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Self Care
This might not be my first self care post, and I can gaurantee you it won't be my last. As I continue to grow as a nurse, my needs for self care grow with it. Especially in this time where the only constant is change, I've leaned heavily on my self care skills to stay … Continue reading Self Care
Interview Tips
For those in their final months of their program, the next big thing (aside from the NCLEX) is nailing the job interview. Having three in person interviews and 4 over the phone, I've compiled some commonly asked questions for nurses as well as tips that I have found helpful. Especially in this rapidly changing time, … Continue reading Interview Tips
You Can Do This
I don't envy any student right now. ESPECIALLY any nursing student. Clinical experiences, simulation labs, on-campus bonding, advisory sessions with professors... all of that has been stripped away from you. You might not have a traditional graduation ceremony. Your NCLEX test date might be postponed or your first big interview rescheduled. My heart aches for … Continue reading You Can Do This
Dude, Call In
This past week I went to work when I probably shouldn't have. Up all night coughing, sniffling, draining. I didn't have a fever. I wasn't throwing up. It was only 12 hours... I could do it. Sure, I'd have to wear a mask. Sure, I sounded like a man who smoked 2 packs a day. … Continue reading Dude, Call In
To Love A Nurse
This post has been in the making for some time now... Primarily because for a while, I didn't have anyone to write about. But also, because the topic has already been covered so eloquently by others. @thebarefootnurse shared in a facebook post everything that goes in to loving a nurse. I've linked their words, but … Continue reading To Love A Nurse
How I Did It
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
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