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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 ...
Read moreThe Emergency Room is a crazy place. Since I can remember I wanted to do emergency room nursing. It is a lot though. If you are an A Type of personality that thrives on chaos, then it is probabl...
Read moreWhat is up with toxic nursing?
When I first got into nursing, I did not believe the gossip. ICU and the ER are always fighting. The floor does not take report. The ER lies in report and they NEVER check the patient's skin. ...
Read moreSurviving Your First Job in the ER
The emergency room is a crazy place. You’ll just have to trust me on that. Some people love it and some people hate it. I happen to love the chaos. I love that it changes all the time. I love that...
Read moreI admit nursing isn't what I expected when I was a nursing student. I imagined a world where I could combine my love of helping people with a technical career to earn a pretty good living. While...
Read moreJoint Commission Ends Ban on Drinks at Nurse's Station
The Joint Commission has decided to end the long time ban on food and drinks at the Nurse's Station. Bob Ross, head of Nursing Affairs, states he recognizes the important of nurses hydrating and e...
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