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Paul Alexander- The Man in an Iron Lung Dies after over 70 years in and Iron Lung

Paul Alexander is widely known as “the man in the iron lung”. Paul developed polio in 1952 when he was just 6 years old. He had since spent over 70 years in an iron lung. Paul learned to read, writ...

10 Easy Steps to Combat Nurse Burnout

Are you a nurse feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained from your job? You're not alone - burnout is a widespread issue in the nursing profession. But what exactly causes burnout in...

Coping With Grief--- Stories from the ICU

"The call was saturated in tears, weeping, and praying as they watched their father, grandfather, and husband take his last breath. I was crying alongside his family"

Who are Last Responders?

“Last Responders are those who walk alongside people and their families on the Hospice Journey.” 

New Hospice Nurse Tips

" It's crucial to prioritize your own well-being as a hospice nurse. The nature of the job can take a toll on you both emotionally and physically..." This article emphasizes important tips for new ...

Common Stressors in the ICU

We all went into nursing knowing that it wouldn’t be easy, and knowing we were going to have to work our butts off every single day. There are so many different types of stressors we experience as ...

Nurse's Guide to Patient Education

Helpful tips for nurses for providing patient education.

The Importance of Multicultural Healthcare

As healthcare providers, we do not have the option of letting our opinions get in the way of delivering great healthcare.  We must do a better job in healthcare. 

Learning Trauma as an ER Nurse

If you are an emergency nurse and work at a level 1 or level 2 trauma center, you are probably waiting with bated breath to get into trauma.  Trauma is a whole other can of worms in the emergency d...

Landing a job in the ICU as a new grad

Let me guess… all your nursing instructors told you that Med-Surg is the only type of nursing you should be doing when you first graduate nursing school. Don’t get me wrong, I know a lot of people ...