So, you’ve had quite a crazy day on the floor with several nursing mountains to climb and you’re exhausted. We get it! There are some things in nursing that you have to fall on your rear end to learn, because they don’t tell you in the books what really happens out there. Enjoy these helpful Nursing Hacks! 1. Getting A Nasogastric Tube to The Right Place It’s your third … [Read more...]
IV Therapy – Tips, Tricks and Best Practices
Every nurse's dream is an easy stick for every IV ever started. A constant running line with no alarms. IV bags that change themselves. And medications that don’t burn going in. You’ve become the life of the party when you’re around your friends checking out every vein in sight with glee! We know that not every IV stick is a breeze and watching your IV pumps can take a good … [Read more...]
Beating the Fear of Nursing Care Plans
For most nursing students and new nurses, the thought of doing a nursing care plan can be terrifying! So many things to think about; a sick patient, wondering how you will come up with proper interventions, and sleep deprivation. Beating the fear of nursing care plans can actually be quite simple if you know exactly what they are! Beating the Fear of Nursing Care Plans: What … [Read more...]
Top Books for Nurses – Books that Inspire, Motivate, and Keep Nurses Sane!
Hey there nurse! Stuck in a rut of reading ‘boring’ nursing books? You’re in for a treat! We’ve compiled some of the best books for nurses so that you can get some idea about what other nurses are reading to keep themselves motivated, focused, inspired entertained, and yes, to keep themselves sane! We all know how overwhelming being a nurse can be. Sometimes, all you need is … [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...]