One of Our Own

In the fire and EMS department we become a family. We work 24 hour shifts several times per week with the same people. We work hard and play hard. We share holidays, meals and sleep in the same room. We know their families, attend their kids ball games and birthday parties. We support them during the rough times and share their enjoyment of the good times. On calls we work as a tight-knit team. We anticipate each other’s moves and can talk without speaking. We enter scenes that are less than safe and drive fast with citizens who don’t appreciate the driving laws. Our safety is in each other’s hands.
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A degree that fits your schedule

The BSN is widely considered a standard requirement for RNs seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. But for many, it can be difficult to find the time to continue your education. Alvernia University Online can help. Our affordable and flexible RN to BSN Completion Program allows you to learn your way. The CCNE-accredited program features online courses that allow you to study when and where you want, while learning from professors with experience in the nursing field.

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More Than Bowel Sounds: Abdominal Assessment

Assessment of the abdomen is important for nursing students, new grads, and veteran nurses alike. For the newer nurses, the skill has to be repeated consistently to ensure that it becomes a routine. For veteran nurses, they may forget some of the nuances of the skill, depending on how many times they are called to do it.
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Snow & calling out of work

So I've been a nurse for 4 years now. I live in the south where snow is not common. As of today every school system in the area is closed due to the snow. I have no kids, but this tells you how bad it is in the area. I live in the country and it's a 35 minute interstate drive to the hospital where I work. I am not sure if I should attempt to get to work or simply call out.
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You might not want to read this...

It is something I would write in my journal, I am sharing something I normally wouldn't. It is about my experience on becoming a nurse and the opinion of society. I am hoping others can relate so that I know I am not alone. I realize it is a different experience for everyone. This is my journey, summarized. Raw and uncensored.
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Udderly Amazing! : An Era Gone By

Just opening old medical books is fascinating. The faded yellow pages and poor quality pictures allow us to see how nurses studied in the early 1900s. Again, flipping through the pages, A.S. Blumgarten, M.D., F.A.C.P. book A Textbook of Medicine there is always something compelling to learn.
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[Toon] ER Nurses have nerves of steel

It takes a lot to rattle the nerves of an ER Nurse. Every day they may work in the middle of chaos, noise, and catastrophic trauma. They remain cool, calm, and focused with the ability to adapt at a moments notice. And, that is a requirement for the job ... the ability to work under pressure.
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