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Please don't judge me and my daughter The night my daughter told me she wanted to kill herself was not an easy night. I drove her to the Emergency room that I used to work in, thinking they would care for her best. Read More

Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better I had gotten report on a male patient in his 60s, totally A&O, on our floor for anasarca. PMH of chf, alcohol and IV drug abuse, and hep c (from what I remember.). I work on a busy cardiac unit. Read More

So...You've Decided to Attend a Conference??? Learning is a life-long goal. Even as experienced nurses, we need to continue to learn. Attending conferences is a great way to learn, network and expand your horizons. Read More

Help! Asked to Write On Call Policy I work in OR and if we work past midnight we do not have to work the next day. This is creating shortages and problems Read More

Are LPNs the Answer to the RN Shortage in Some Locations? AN had the opportunity to talk with multiple healthcare systems throughout the US at a national conference. Many had the same issue: not enough RNs. Read More

What to do when you question why you became a nurse...and you will We have all had moments in our career when we question why we became a nurse. This article reminds us to remember why we made the choice, and suggests ways to inspire you to persevere and stay in the nursing profession. Read More