Category: Empowered Nurses

  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 […]

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 […]

The healthcare field is no stranger to professional turf battles, but few are as heated or impactful as the ongoing conflict between anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). In California, this battle over roles and responsibilities continues to raise questions about autonomy, safety, cost, and access to care, shaping the future of anesthesia services in the state. At the […]

A limiting belief is a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some manner. I had a limiting belief that I was not smart enough to go to medical school, so I became a nurse. Many nurses experienced these limiting beliefs without realizing it. Limiting beliefs are learned from our parents, media, our environment even though […]

As nurses, we’re used to managing chaos, making quick decisions, and handling life-or-death situations. But what happens when you start feeling stuck in a rut? The excitement and passion that once fueled your every shift begin to fade, and you find yourself going through the motions. It’s a place many of us have been, yet few talk about openly. So, […]