When I was in nursing school, an “elderly” instructor (she must have been at least 60) asked our class, “Is … More
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Nurses Work in Tight Spaces Under Intense Circumstances
I’m standing in the patient nutrition nook, eating a mid-morning snack of yogurt with a plastic fork, because I can’t … More
Nursing The Unexpected Job Change
Besides reimbursement changes, The Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): joint ventures coordinated by … More
Close Encounters at The Grocery Store: Thanksgiving
It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, and I’m grocery shopping. Pushing a cart through throngs of people looking for that special can … More
Simon’s Turn: The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 21
The Adventures of Nurse Niki The Adventures of Nurse Niki Chapter 21 is posted! In this week’s episode, Simon’s Turn, … More
Rolling Out Changes So Nurses Aren’t Under a Rock
I was about to administer a chemotherapy infusion. The carboplatin dose was double-checked by a co-worker. First, she calculated the … More
Vascular Air Embolism: Explaining Tiny Bubbles to Patients
It happens almost every shift — I hang an IV infusion, and no matter how carefully the tubing is primed, … More
Nurses: Do You Carry Liability Insurance?
When I was fresh out of nursing school, all bright and shiny, I bought a personal liability insurance policy, because … More
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“All nurses are different. Some just jab the needle into you, and it hurts.” -A patient Few things make me … More
Innovative Nurse (Kevin Ross) Reviews The Adventures of Nurse Niki
Last week, I had the pleasure of being a guest of nurse bloggers Keith Carlson and Kevin Ross (or, as I … More
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