Category: Empowered Nurses

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, giving their time, energy, and emotions to care for others. But have you ever thought about how nurses express and receive love—both in their personal and professional lives? If you know another person’s love language, it make communication much easier. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages, let’s explore how these […]

In today’s rapidly evolving educational environment, student health and safety have never been more critical. Yet, many schools across the country lack a full-time registered nurse (RN) on staff, leaving students vulnerable in moments of crisis. While schools prioritize security with school resource officers (SROs), the presence of an RN is just as—if not more—essential for ensuring the well-being of […]

These are the words of a nurse’s biggest nightmare. The last thing we want to do is to be sued in a medical malpractice case. But the good news is that it is unlikely that you will be sued because attorneys typically name the hospital. The hospitals have insurance, and they don’t know whether the nurse does. So, typically the […]

It’s an unsettling thought, isn’t it? To consider that in the act of simply doing our job—communicating with patients, families, and colleagues—we might unintentionally put ourselves at risk. A casual comment can be perceived as a definitive medical opinion. A shared moment of empathy can be construed as overstepping professional boundaries. And when things go wrong, the words we spoke […]

We have all heard that you have the right to remain silent anything that you say can and will be used against you. However, we tend to forget this saying when it comes to being asked to speak to our supervisors or even investigators. We want to tell the truth and look good for our supervisor or investigators because we […]

Nurses across the nation are grappling with burnout, dissatisfaction, and a healthcare system that often feels unresponsive to their needs. If you’re a nurse wondering, “Should I stay or should I go?”, you’re not alone. The decision to leave a job is never easy, but taking a structured approach can help you assess your situation and make the best choice […]

There was an article in the American Nurses’ Association magazine titled “Can This Marriage Be Saved? Nurses and Health Systems in Crisis” draws an analogy between the relationship of nurses and their employers and that of a troubled marriage. While the sentiment of seeking reconciliation between nurses and the healthcare system is commendable, I must respectfully disagree with the premise. […]

Nurses are no strangers to challenges—physical and verbal abuse, long hours, and demanding workplace politics often accompany their critical role in healthcare. Yet, despite these hurdles, an overwhelming 92% of nurses report they are glad they chose the nursing profession, according to Medscape’s 2024 Nurse Career Satisfaction Report. This fascinating report, based on a survey of 7,723 practicing U.S. nurses […]

The nursing shortage is one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare today. A recent article proposes a solution that sounds logical at first: shift tasks away from nurses and onto non-skilled workers or technology-enabled support systems. Obviously, this was not a solution promoted by nurses. This approach risks oversimplifying a complex issue and may even exacerbate the problem. Instead […]

What happens when a contract limits your ability to work elsewhere? Covenants not to compete (non-compete agreements) have long been a controversial aspect of healthcare employment. These clauses, often tucked into contracts, restrict nurses and/or nurse practitoners from working for competing employers or starting similar businesses within a certain geographic area and timeframe after leaving a job. The Federal Trade […]