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Submitting to a Publication for the First Time?
Submitting to a Publication for the First Time?
Here are some quick tips to make the transition from self-publishing easy.
Barb Dalton
Jun 22
Calling All Nurses, Caregivers — and Their Fans!
Calling All Nurses, Caregivers — and Their Fans!
I want to hear your stories (updated June 7, 2024)
Barb Dalton
Sep 10, 2021
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Abortion Is Healthcare
Abortion Is Healthcare
I was there, in the trenches, with the women who needed me
Ann Litts
Jul 5
Do You Know Where Your Perineum Is?
Do You Know Where Your Perineum Is?
A newbie’s guide to translating postpartum medical terminology.
Barb Dalton
Jul 12
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Save your back! The Right Body Mechanics for Nurses
Save your back! The Right Body Mechanics for Nurses
“Caring is the essence of nursing.”
Maliha Noushin
Jul 15
When a Patient Dies, a Part of Us Dies With Them
When a Patient Dies, a Part of Us Dies With Them
From a doctor’s diary
Behind_thepencil
Jul 15
Nursing: A Lifestyle as Well as a Career
Nursing: A Lifestyle as Well as a Career
Caring is the essence of nursing
Maliha Noushin
Jul 13
Pursuing Career Dreams…Just Do It!
Pursuing Career Dreams…Just Do It!
“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them”
Maliha Noushin
Jul 11
Trust Me, You Don’t Want To Die
Trust Me, You Don’t Want To Die
Personal reflections on being in healthcare, and a lesson on slow death.
John You
Jul 7
Why Weighing Yourself Weekly is (strictly) Better than Daily
Why Weighing Yourself Weekly is (strictly) Better than Daily
A funny story about my friends Rohit and Maya
vkkuttan
Jul 3
The Power Of Human Connection: How A Brief Encounter Made A Big Difference To My Dying Patient.
The Power Of Human Connection: How A Brief Encounter Made A Big Difference To My Dying Patient.
My journey as a nurse has been a voyage of self-discovery and enduring human connections. A tapestry of life that has woven moments of joy…
Cliffbaty
Jul 2
Nursing Bloopers
Nursing Bloopers
My 5 awkward moments in nursing!
Weirnicole
Jul 1
Smile! It’s the Future: Nurses and Skinful Robots.
Smile! It’s the Future: Nurses and Skinful Robots.
As a seasoned nurse, I thought I’d seen it all. But when I read about “skinful robots,” I knew we were in for something wild.
vkkuttan
Jul 1
Memorable Moments That Stand Out in My Nursing Career
Memorable Moments That Stand Out in My Nursing Career
And they’re not necessarily fond ones!
Barb Dalton
Jun 29
Snack Attack: The Real Story Behind NHS Hospitals’ Vending Machines
Snack Attack: The Real Story Behind NHS Hospitals’ Vending Machines
Working as a nurse in the Emergency Department (ED), my job is busy and stressful. During my 12-hour shifts, I get two half-hour breaks. To…
vkkuttan
Jun 29
Retired Nurse
Retired Nurse
My story
Ann Litts
Jun 28
My Nurses: My Heroes
My Nurses: My Heroes
Nurses make all the difference
Gary L Ellis
Jun 25
Tips, On How to Become a Great Nurse Leader
Tips, On How to Become a Great Nurse Leader
Leadership and its meaning is interpreted and understood in a myriad of different ways.
Cliffbaty
Jun 19
If Nurses Named Nail Polish Colors
If Nurses Named Nail Polish Colors
An untapped marketing opportunity!
Robin Shannon
Jun 13
Community Nursing Was Both a Privilege and An Eye-Opener
Community Nursing Was Both a Privilege and An Eye-Opener
Supporting patients during illness in their home environment
Barb Dalton
Jun 11
I Was 2 Weeks Postpartum and Developed Gout
I Was 2 Weeks Postpartum and Developed Gout
It’s not only the disease of kings!
Barb Dalton
May 31
This Is Why You Should Wear a Helmet When Biking
This Is Why You Should Wear a Helmet When Biking
Here’s proof they’re an effective way to reduce head injuries.
Barb Dalton
May 26
My First 911 Call
My First 911 Call
It was hot, hot,vhot!
Weirnicole
May 20
Half Of the People Who Go To the Emergency Department Shoot Themselves in the Foot
Half Of the People Who Go To the Emergency Department Shoot Themselves in the Foot
I’m a nurse — here’s 7 tips to keep you in the other half
Robin Shannon
May 17
Nurses Are Like Icebergs.
Nurses Are Like Icebergs.
What you see us do barely scratches the surface of an ordinary day on duty.
Barb Dalton
May 10
Signs of Burnout in Nurses
Signs of Burnout in Nurses
How to spot burnout and feel better
Laura Bradford
May 5
Care Of Death
Care Of Death
A pastiche of nursing care
Erika C-B
May 4
Coughing Up Answers To Those Tell-All Questions.
Coughing Up Answers To Those Tell-All Questions.
All about me as a student nurse
Barb Dalton
Apr 30
If Hospitals Were Airplanes
If Hospitals Were Airplanes
Advice for planning your stay
Robin Shannon
Apr 23
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