10 reasons I hate getting admissions at shift change
Thinkstock / Catherine Yeulet While there is plenty to love about nursing (and we try to celebrate that as much as possible), there are also plenty of things that make it a really tough profession. And...
View ArticleHow to land your first nursing job
Thinkstock |iStock If you’re a nurse with at least one job under your belt, you know what it feels like to be a new nurse out in the world, looking for your first gig. And the hunt isn’t always easy!...
View Article10 great tips for new nurse grads
Thinkstock Whether you started your nursing career yesterday or 30 years ago, you probably remember (all too well!) the unique challenges that come along with being a freshly graduated nurse. Being a...
View Article17 reasons I’m thankful I’m a nurse
iStockphoto | ThinkStock It’s easy to have days (weeks, months…) when you forget how much you love your profession. Sometimes, amid the long shifts and tough work, you need a little reminder of why you...
View ArticleHow to prevent acne infections nurses are prone to contracting
iStockphoto | ThinkStock Did you know that you can get acne from the hospital?! Yep, the causative agent Propionibacterium acnes is a little-known job hazard for nurses. You’re very prone to contacting...
View Article“Stop stressing and don’t cram”: 5 tips for passing the NCLEX
Thinkstock | Ammentorp DK Brittney from The Nerdy Nurse knows all too well the trials and tribulations of passing the NCLEX. And she’s got some great advice for nurses getting ready to take the exam!...
View ArticleHow to further your education while keeping your job
iStock | Inga Ivanova If you’re working full-time but thinking about going back to school, you might be worried you can’t do both. While most of us can’t afford the luxury of putting a job on hold...
View Article15 things every nursing student needs to know
Creatas | ThinkStock Nursing school is, as you well know, no joke. The hours are long, the studying never ends and the material is serious business. Not many of your friends will literally have “life...
View ArticlePerfectionism and nursing – are you driving yourself crazy?
Fuse | ThinkStock As nurses, you know that your job is critically important. Every day, you deal with people’s health and wellbeing, and that’s inevitably overwhelming sometimes. But are you making it...
View Article6 things they don’t tell you in nursing school
Thinkstock | iStock Calling all new nurses…Brittney from The Nerdy Nurse has advice for new grads that you may not have learned in nursing school! Brittney decided she truly wanted to be a nurse once...
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