Being called an idiot

I almost forgot why I left nursing in the first place. Now I really like my new coworkers. I get along with my team. YES! But I was brought to reality when a doc called me an idiot.

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The Respect You Get

As a new grad or new colleague, the respect we get is in our own hands. We show others by our actions whether or not we are worthy of respect. Some of us earn respect while others lose it.

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Flat-rate BSN tuition is here

What if you had more control over your college tuition? Guess what. You do. Tuition for Capella University's revolutionary RN-to-BSN FlexPath option is set up as a subscription—meaning taking up to two courses at a time, you complete as many courses as you want in each 12-week session. The faster your pace, the sooner you can complete your degree, and the more money you could save.

Can a Pro-Union Nurse-Manager Effect Change in a Non-Union Environment?

I'm seriously considering applying for a nurse manager position at my place of employment. However, I have some concerns. There has recently been some effort to unionize the nurses (I'm in California) and the hospital has always been a non-union facility and apparently wants to keep it that way.

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Nothing Like a Nurse Navigator!

“So it’s cancer,” my friend said, telling me the sad news about her recent breast biopsy. “They have been watching this nodule for a little while and it just exploded. The Nurse Navigator just called to set up my PET scan and some blood work before I go to the oncologist next week.

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Teamwork

Teamwork is an important aspect of healthcare. Being a team player is imperative. No one person knows it all, and no one person can do it all. It takes an army, especially in the ICU.

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Before You Clock-In, Check In.

No matter what kind of nursing you provide, or what clinical rotations you enter as a student, conflicts arise. Here's what I learned abroad about walking into a stressful environment, and walking out with a sense of peace.

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