Cheryl·11 hours agoApril & MayTwo months of insanity in one story It’s often said that April showers bring may flowers, and I wanted to take this opportunity to write about my April showers and how I’ve turned them into May flowers, as I write this in June. I was scheduled to recieve chemo on…Nurse5 min readNurse5 min read
9cv9 official·2 days agoMember-onlyHire Nurses: How to Hire the Best Ones for Your Healthcare OrganizationKey Takeaways of How To Hire the Best Nurses Implement a targeted recruitment strategy: Develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy that includes leveraging online job portals, social media, and partnerships with nursing schools to attract the best nursing talent to your organization. Enhance your employer brand: Build a positive work culture, offer competitive compensation and benefits, provide professional development opportunities…Nurses30 min readNurses30 min read
RamBam·5 days agoWe Offer Hope…I love two nurses. One of them is my son, the other is someone very close to me. She'll get her own article. My son just finished his seventh 12-hour ICU shift. He’s wiped. He’s devastated. He’s shell-shocked. …Nurses7 min readNurses7 min read
Kathleen M RN, Birth Nerd·4 days agoA funny thing happened on the way to Consolidating my Nursing Knowledge.In 1995 I graduated from one of the last of the 2 year nursing programs. Cue the trumpets I was ready to learn the job on the job. Nurses need several years of experience to consolidate their skills and become seasoned professionals that patients and colleagues alike can trust. …Nurse3 min readNurse3 min read
RM·May 31Nurse to Software Developer: My Journey of TransformationTransitioning from one career to another is never an easy decision. As a nurse, I was accustomed to the fast-paced environment of healthcare, where I provided care and support to patients. However, I always had a passion for technology and a curiosity about the world of software development. …Nurse3 min readNurse3 min read
LeShea Lavigne·May 30Dying can feel rather commonplace.I feel a bit evil for saying this but it kinda isn’t always as mystical as most people think. I have seen hundreds of people die as I have worked as a nurse and nursing assistant for decades(1987- present day). I have seen some rather horrible deaths and many that…Nurse3 min readNurse3 min read
Kathleen M RN, Birth Nerd·May 27It’s not About the BabiesConfessions of a Birth Nurse *I generally use woman & she/her for the birthing person, as it has been my norm and my experience. Men and non binary persons also give birth. If this statement is confusing to you please do some research on gender theory. …Nurse2 min readNurse2 min read
Kathleen M RN, Birth Nerd·May 26STOP Retraumatizing the Care GiverSTOP Retraumatizing the Care Giver How healing ourselves could save our profession. For many nurses I have met there is one parent we can attribute our intuitive skills to. Most of us are intelligent, quick-thinking, creative problem solvers. …Nurse2 min readNurse2 min read
Kathleen M RN, Birth Nerd·May 25Burning down the Care-bourhoodHealth Care in Crisis breaks us all I am a registered nurse with nearly 30 years experience and I am tired. You know the analogy of the lobster in the pot that doesn’t notice it’s burning if you start with the water on low and heat it slowly? …Nurse3 min readNurse3 min read
JD Summers·May 24How I feel about being a nurse after two decades.How I feel about being a nurse after two decades. I’ll tell you the truth; I haven’t always liked my profession. I quit college to get married in the ’80s, and then I had a child soon thereafter. If I hadn’t made those choices at such a young age, I…Nurse7 min readNurse7 min read
