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Recently, a shocking story from Kentucky highlighted the importance of caution and communication in healthcare. A man was mistakenly declared brain-dead and nearly had his organs harvested before his family’s vigilance saved his life. As nurses, we are often the ones closest to our patients and their families, and there are valuable lessons we can take from this case to […]

  Here are five distinct nurse archetypes, each highlighting unique qualities and approaches that nurses bring to healthcare. You have access to all these archetypes but usually one is primary: 1. The Guardian The Guardian nurse is fiercely protective of their patients and advocates relentlessly for their well-being. Known for their unwavering sense of duty, they often stand up against […]

    Imagine stepping off a long shift where everything that could go wrong did. You’re physically drained, mentally exhausted, and emotionally spent. In moments like these, nursing can feel relentless. Yet, what if just one simple habit—a moment of gratitude—could change your perspective and even lift some of the weight you carry? Practicing gratitude isn’t just a cliché; it’s […]

In the healthcare profession, nurses hold positions of trust and responsibility. This trust extends not only to patient care but also to upholding the ethical and legal standards that govern their profession. You are a nurse 24/7 and are held to ethical standards whether at work or personal life. One key legal responsibility is self-reporting criminal matters to the appropriate […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make its way into industries from finance to healthcare, many professionals are questioning whether their roles could be replaced by machines. In the medical-legal world, AI is becoming more prominent, offering tools to analyze data, predict outcomes, and automate tasks. However, when it comes to Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC), AI is no substitute for […]

Like me, many of you went into nursing because it’s something in our DNA. We were born to serve others and provide care to those in need. Those of us who are a bit older can remember how excited we were to get our “white cap and pin” and ready to hit the floor and do the job of helping […]

Have you ever had a shift that just seemed to fly by? Where you ask yourself, “where did the time go?” Or maybe a shift where the time goes so slowly that you can hear almost every tick of the clock? Where you wonder if you’re ever going to get out of there? Time is just how we measure things […]

You graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX and now you have your first job. The excitement is rampant. You want to be successful but how do you know if the unit norms are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act or even the facilities policies and procedures? For many new nurses, entering the clinical environment can be an […]

  The healthcare industry is facing a perplexing and unfortunate contradiction: hospitals are laying off nurses even as a nationwide nursing shortage continues to worsen. For those of us who live and breathe nursing, this seems illogical—how can hospitals justify layoffs when they struggle to staff their units adequately? Let’s dive into why this is happening and what it means […]

Maybe I am dating myself but when you used to look at those ads in the Yellow Pages you likely saw that they all looked alike and said the same thing. This was especially true with ads for attorneys. “If you’ve been injured in a car accident, call ME!” At that time, investing in a Yellow Pages ad was very […]