The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 11 is posted! In this week’s episode, Niki reflects on…
Thoughts on Cairns, Advanced Directives, and DNR Orders
Cairns are ancient, human-made stacks of rocks indicating a landmark or memorial site. Modern-day hikers use cairns as directional markers…
Bringing Art into Clinical Settings
Nurses and artists share many characteristics. Donations of time and skills are perhaps the most common. Nurses donate time by…
I Wish I’d Said It
The truth is that airports saw more sincere kisses than wedding halls. The walls of hospitals have heard more prayers…
Is There a Difference Between Nurse Burnout and Boredom? This Month’s Post for Off the Charts
This month, in my post for Off the Charts, the blog of the American Journal of Nursing, I consider the differences between nursing burnout…
The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 9 is Posted: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 9 is posted! In this week’s post, Niki unintentionally stands…
Advice for Administering Medications with Narrow Safety Margins
I read the order carefully, looked up the medication, and consulted with a pharmacist before giving it. Signing the medication…
I NEED HELP! The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 8 is Posted
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 8 is posted. In this episode, Niki’ makes breakfast plans with…
Last Minute Sick Calls Wreak Havoc on Nursing Units
Awhile back my husband, employed at a hospital, came home from work saying, “Hey, if you’re thinking about going back…
“The Kid Has the Nicest Parents” Chapter 7 of The Adventures of Nurse Niki is Posted!
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 7 is posted. This week, Niki ponders physiological dependency on…
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