Staying Positive in a Negative World
Everyone has to work to stay positive. It’s human nature to focus on what went wrong. As a new nurse faced with situations that are terrifying and challenging, you have to work doubly hard at it. All...
View ArticleQuit Bitchin’… or Quit! (Part 1)
Nurses are the most intelligent and compassionate people in the world. Nursing is the most fulfilling and rewarding profession in the world. Why, then, is there so much bitching going on? We’re a bunch...
View ArticleGoal Setting: Live Your Dreams!
I had a birthday a few days ago. My children tell me I’m old. So does my drivers license. They say that with age comes wisdom. I think they’re right, but not because you naturally get smarter. You just...
View ArticleMaking You a Priority
“Take care of yourself!” – Wouldn’t it be nice if your job description included this directive? Unfortunately, nurses, who pour themselves into caring for others, are notorious for self-neglect....
View Article6 Things Your Preceptor Never Wants to Hear
Contrary to nursing legend, preceptors aren’t villains. They want you to succeed, and, if given the chance, could be your best advocate. After all, most of them have volunteered for the job or have...
View ArticleA Male Nurse Shares Why He Chose Nursing
I’m sure many of you, like me, have been asked this very same question: “So, what made you go into nursing?” Now there are a bevy of responses you could come up with. There’s the traditional response:...
View ArticleRegaining Your Momentum
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Like you’re trying to move forward with something but you’re walking through deep, thick mud. You have some task in front of you (like writing a blog post) and you just...
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