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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
Featured Stories
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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Do You Know How To Perform CPR?
Do You Know How To Perform CPR?
You should. You never know when you may need to save a life
Barb Dalton
Jul 29
How Nurses Can Overcome The Night Duty Blues
How Nurses Can Overcome The Night Duty Blues
Four strategies to reduce stress and fatigue caused by working Nights.
Cliffbaty
Jul 26
Sometimes, the Solution Is Simple
Sometimes, the Solution Is Simple
But we keep looking for difficult answers
Behind_thepencil (Dr Iqra Javed)
Jul 24
I Didn’t Realise I Had a Broken Bone for 2 Months
I Didn’t Realise I Had a Broken Bone for 2 Months
A true story, set during the time of quarantine.
John You
Jul 21
Never Be Afraid To Speak Out About a Disservice
Never Be Afraid To Speak Out About a Disservice
Someone else could experience your hell — or even pay for it
Barb Dalton
Jul 19
A Tale Of Two Women
A Tale Of Two Women
Wife Verses Mistress
Weirnicole
Jul 18
Membership By Transplant Only
Membership By Transplant Only
My personal & professional journey
Ann Litts
Jul 16
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 (Dr Iqra Javed)
Jul 15
Help! My body ate my glands: On the menu? Thyroid, pancreas and more…
Help! My body ate my glands: On the menu? Thyroid, pancreas and more…
The process that would usually fight of viruses and bacteria (the immune system) has gone rogue — it’s fighting the useful bits of my body…
Polly Glandular
Jul 13
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
Playing patient: Got an OSCE -winning performance in you?
Playing patient: Got an OSCE -winning performance in you?
Medical students need you!
Polly Glandular
Jul 10
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
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