“You Only Work Three Days a Week?” Let’s Talk About That. If you’re a nurse, you’ve probably heard this comment more times than you can count:“It must be so nice to only work three days a week!”And like most of us, you smile, nod, and say, “Yeah, it’s great.”But let’s break this myth down a … Read more
So… You’re Married to a Nurse? Buckle Up! My spouse has been a nurse for over 27 years—and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. There are days when being married to a nurse feels like winning the lottery, and others when you’d rather take your chances in traffic. Did I mention nurses can … Read more
Every profession has its highs and lows—even nursing. But if we’re being honest, nursing wins out more often than not. Sure, the job can be chaotic, exhausting, and full of characters you’d never voluntarily invite to brunch, but there’s still nothing quite like it. If you’ve ever worked a shift in scrubs, you know exactly … Read more
If you’ve set your sights on a nursing career, you’ve chosen a profession that’s both meaningful and in high demand. The United States is facing a serious nursing shortage, making now an ideal time to join the field. Nursing isn’t a one-size-fits-all career—it offers a wide range of specialties and work settings. Much like physicians, … Read more
Are we facing a major nursing crisis? It’s no secret that nursing is a stressful occupation. There is a shortage of nurses so nurse-patient ratios are rising. The stress of knowing that one mistake could mean your license is sometimes more than nurses can handle. Nurses learn to keep their emotions to themselves. They work … Read more
Muslim nurses in the UK are now excused from washing their hands before participating in surgical operations. As all nurses know washing hands is incredibly important in fighting germs and preventing the spread of diseases and infections. As an OR nurse I am appalled at this new exception. All surgical nurses are aware that prior … Read more
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 6th EditionBy Linda Anne Silvestri, PhD, RN Widely recognized as one of the top resources for NCLEX-RN® preparation, Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination delivers an in-depth content review and over 5,100 practice questions aligned with the latest exam standards. Unlike many review guides, this book features … Read more
Nursing is a rewarding profession, but it comes with its share of daily challenges. We asked nurses to share the things that drive them up the wall—and they didn’t hold back. Here’s a candid look at what really gets under a nurse’s skin. Top 10 Runners Up
