Category: Empowered Nurses

I frequently get calls from nurses because they have been charged with a crime and want to protect their license.  Some nurses say to me, well, I was arrested, but it has nothing to do with nursing.  According to the Board, if you do have a criminal matter, they’re concerned about your professionalism and ethics.  Therefore, in some states, like […]

Every healthcare system I have driven by this week each had construction going on.  With nonprofit healthcare systems, they need to reinvest the profits back into the organization.  When healthcare systems say they do not have enough money to pay their nurses more, then why are they remodeling or growing their system?  Nurses are often hailed as the unsung heroes, […]

  Recently, eight nurses who were terminated from Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination claiming the hospital retaliated against them for reporting unsafe conditions.  According to an article in MedPages Today, there have been over 600 official reports filed by nurses over the last six months regarding staffing shortages in this hospital.  Nurses are […]

Nurses often find solace and connection in the communities we build. These communities extend beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics, reaching into the vast expanse of social media platforms. While these platforms offer us opportunities to share our experiences, seek support, and celebrate our victories, they also present challenges that we, as nurses, must navigate with care and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]