“Make a right turn at the cow, follow the dirt road until you see three trees, and make a sharp left into our driveway,” says the family member of your next scheduled patient. Oh, and its foggy out. Like near zero visibility foggy and you have to remove staples from hip surgery and your patient’s family thinks it’s infected, so you can’t reschedule. Yes, these are the … [Read more...]
The Life of a CNA…in Vivid Color!
It is true that being a CNA is one of the most rewarding healthcare jobs you can ever have; but ask any CNA and they’ll be quick to say that the #CNAlife is far from being a bed of roses - unless you’re talking about an overgrown rose bush complete with gigantic thorns! If you’re a CNA and reading this, then you probably already know just how much of a rollercoaster ride … [Read more...]
A Nurse’s Guide to Life on the Nightshift – The Good, the Bad, And How to Make the Best of It
Ah, the night shift. Whether you usually refer to it by graveyard shift, sundowner’s shift, the-witching-hours, plain night shift, or whatever else you call it, there’s often a lot of misconceptions surrounding this dreaded nursing shift. Yes, some nurses actually love being on the night shift while some try to avoid it at all costs. In this post, we’ll share with you some tips … [Read more...]
Inspirational Nursing Quotes to Help Get You Through Your Day
There's no getting around it, nursing is a demanding job. It's inevitable that every once in a while, you're going to have one of those days where you stop and ask yourself “why exactly am I doing this?” These nursing quotes can help! Trust us when we say that you are not the first nurse (or nursing student) to feel this way, nor will you be the last. While … [Read more...]
Top Nursing Blogs You’ll Want to Bookmark
Whether you've just made the decision to embark on a nursing career or have been in the field longer than you care to remember, the age of the internet has made it really easy for nurses to find resources at a moment's notice. Here are some of our top nursing blogs that you'll definitely want to bookmark for future reference! NurseFuel's Top Nursing Blogs Mighty … [Read more...]