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May 7, 2019

In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s take time to acknowledge what is perhaps the hardest job on the planet: motherhood. In no other way, does someone sacrifice so much for another person. From the physical demands of growing another human to the arduous emotional process of laboring through adoption (see also: hand cramps from all […]

May 2, 2019

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for Nurses’ Week or something special for you, these fun items will let the nurses in your life wear their pride. 1. Personalized stainless steel keyring Find it here: TheTenderBox 2. Accurate EKG heartbeat ring Find it here: Wireninja 3. Personalized stethoscope tag Find it here: DestinationLtd 4. Insulated lunch bag Find […]

April 29, 2019

The one thing that most people can agree on about a hospital is that virtually nobody really wants to be there; patients would rather be at home and healthy. This leads to stress, anxiety, pain, and fear in the hospital setting and unfortunately are all common emotions experienced not only by patients and families, but […]

April 23, 2019

Starting a new job is stressful and with travel nursing it may be more so — the hospital or facility more than likely needed you yesterday and your training is often condensed into a short time frame. As a new traveler, adjusting to a new hospital every three months was challenging, but now it’s become […]

April 17, 2019

If you are one of the many nurses considering a career in travel nursing you’ve probably heard some horror stories — being assigned the worst patients, having to work every weekend, or being bullied by your co-workers. I’d like to share my perspective, both as a travel nurse and as a charge nurse. When it comes […]