Empowering Nurses at the Bedside and in Business

Category: Empowered Nurses

Inadvertent Errors is one of the Leading Causes of Death in Hospitals

In the In the world of hospitals, where every beep and shuffle tells a story, there’s a tough truth that weighs on us nurses: 250,000 people die in hospitals every year because of mistakes. It’s a big number, but each one represents a real person with real dreams, loved ones, and stories. As nurses, we’re there in the thick of […]

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The Silent Sacrifice: Is Your Job Killing You?

The commitment of healthcare providers to their patients is often unparalleled. They are the frontline warriors battling against diseases, injuries, and tragedies, striving to preserve life and alleviate suffering. However, amidst their noble dedication, a silent and somber reality persists: healthcare providers are sometimes compelled to sacrifice their own well-being, even their lives, due to a sense of loyalty or […]

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How Indiana is Attracting More Nurses

With the continuing nursing shortage, it is estimated that one in four Hoosier nurses will be retiring by the end of the decade.  This is happening in all states.  Some states have chosen to provide $125 million to lure students into the profession.  Other states provide a living allowance alongside child care benefits.   House Bill 1259 was introduced in Indiana […]

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Should Tipping be Allowed In Nursing?

I do home IV therapy which provides me nutrition and hydration.  I was surprised when I was asked to pay there was a spot to tip the nurse.  While the service was outstanding, I had never thought about tipping a professional. It’s like saying thanks doc for the appendectomy now here is a tip. As healthcare professionals, our primary duty […]

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Nurses Under Financial Stress

Recently, there have been 2 nurses on social media that discussed the financial difficulties.  One of the nurses lives in his van which he revamped to include a bed, micro kitchen, toilet and solar on the roof.  It is concerning that nurses have this level of stress when it comes to finances.  Nurses are the hardest working people on the […]

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Be The CEO Of Your Business

When I first started my business, I could not afford to hire anyone to help with the administrative aspects of running a business.  Once I was able to grow, I hired part time assistants.  They would work for maybe a year to a year and a half and then they would move on.  This happened over and over and it […]

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Speaking Up as a Nurse Without Fear of Reprisal

As nurses, we feel like we have to do everything ourselves.  We are conditioned that if we ask for help, somehow, we are weak. We are also conditioned that if we speak up, we will get in trouble and some of us may not be conditioned but have a fear of speaking up.    In the dynamic and challenging world of […]

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Why Some Nurses Stay in a Toxic Work Environment

I hear from so many nurses that they are working short staffed and in dangerous conditions.  For example, some nurses are asked to falsify charting, others complain about how they are treated by administration and coworkers and there are many other troublesome situations. If you are working in a toxic work environment, please consider leaving.  As I often say, you […]

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You Have A Right To Remain Silent

If someone wants to talk to you and calls your cell phone, you can ignore the phone call and send it to voicemail. If they want to talk in person, we don’t need to answer the door. However, when it comes to your employer, the police or an investigator, we feel obligated to talk. Just know, you have the right […]

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Criminal Matters Against EMTs

  There have been two different notable criminal matters against EMTs. The first involved Elijah McClain of Colorado, a massage therapist who apparently was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Police noticed he was listening to music on his headphones and thought he appeared suspicious and stopped him and used a control technique, kind of like a carotid […]

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