There seems to be an old wife’s tale in nursing that if you do not accept a report of a difficult assignment then, you are free to leave. I don’t understand why nurses think that this is OK, because if you do leave, who is going to take care of the patients assigned to you? How are they going to […]
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Have you ever bought a new car and suddenly you become aware that the same type of vehicle seems to be everywhere on the road? You don’t recall noticing them before but now you see the same car everywhere. The cars did not magically appear, they were there all along you just didn’t notice. This is called the Tetris Effect. […]
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Because of the nursing shortage as well as widespread burnout, a recent study shows that reducing nursing staffs by ten percent (10%) could result in nearly 11,000 deaths in the hospital each year. We know that poor staffing leads to poor care. However, until now, I had not seen it quantified in any study. This was a retrospective study from […]
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Some hospitals have come up with a creative idea to offer nurses a sabbatical to decrease burnout. Can a sabbatical really transform your professional and personal and professional life? The way some hospitals do sabbaticals is by transferring the nurse to a lower acuity unit for a couple of months. No nurse likes to float so I am not […]
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Nursing is a profession built on trust, compassion, and rigorous standards. When a nurse faces disciplinary action, it can have significant repercussions, both professionally and personally. One common concern is how long this disciplinary action remains on a nurse’s license. Understanding this is crucial for nurses aiming to navigate their careers post-disciplinary action. Types of Disciplinary Actions Before delving into […]
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