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...]
QUIZ: How Well Do You Understand Nurse Lingo?
Do you understand NurseSpeak? See if you’ve got "Nurse Street Cred" with this 10 question quiz! … [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...]
10 Special Types of Students You Meet in Nursing School
Being a nursing student won’t be complete without meeting some of the staple characters present in every nursing school. For this fun article, we’ve compiled 10 special types of students you meet in nursing school. We’ve decided to ditch the barbies and the jocks and instead, took a closer look at some very interesting fellow nurse students roaming an average campus. Remember, … [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...]