The Ratio Difference

Last week we got our 2:1 IMC ratio back for Covid patients. And honestly? It's made a WORLD of difference. Of course it helped in all the obvious ways like 1 less round of med passes, 1 less assessment to do, and a whole lot less charting. But what it really did was give us … Continue reading The Ratio Difference →

In CTL We Trust

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 →

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 →

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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