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New Nurse Essentials: A Pep Talk Before Your First Shift
Starting your nursing career is like stepping into a whole new world. It’s exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes downright confusing. I...
Aug 154 min read


Navigating Gray Areas: Ethical Decision-Making for New Nurses in the Hospital
One of the most challenging aspects for new nurses is navigating the myriad of gray areas within the hospital setting. In this...
Aug 113 min read


The Silent Strain: How to Spot and Survive Toxic Culture and Burnout in Nursing Units
There’s a lot of talk about nursing being hard (and it is). But what nursing school doesn’t always prepare you for is how a toxic nursing...
Aug 84 min read


Mastering Clinical Skills: A New Nurse's Guide to Learning Bedside Procedures
By learning under the guidance of an experienced preceptor nurse, you're laying the foundation for a successful career in nursing.
Mar 21, 20245 min read


11 Resume Tips for Brand New Nurses
Writing a resume as a brand new nurse can be daunting. Follow these 11 tips to create a stellar, stand-out resume!
Jun 22, 20232 min read


From Nurse to Author: 2 Dreams Come True
The ribbon had a strange sort of chemical smell to it, yet something about the odor was inviting. At 5 years old, I wasn’t able to lift...
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Bed Bugs, Tyvek, and a Lesson on Dignity
In every job there is always that one thing that throws off the balance of the day. When I was a teacher, it was fire drills. As a...
Feb 19, 20223 min read


ER Tales: The Night We Restrained a Coding Patient
Story time. It was the long stretch of dark, cold days toward the end of January when the Christmas lights are packed away and most of us...
Oct 6, 20212 min read
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