Category: Self-Care

There is something wonderful about a lazy river. You get in, grab a tube, lean back, and let the current carry you. You do not have to decide where you are going. You do not have to work very hard. You just float. And before you know it, you are right back where you started. I think that is what […]

The Lindsay Clancy tragedy is one of those stories that is almost impossible to comprehend. Three beautiful children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, lost their lives. Their mother, a labor and delivery nurse, had been struggling with serious mental health symptoms and had repeatedly sought help before that terrible day. Nothing can diminish the magnitude of what happened or the heartbreaking […]

When nurses start a business, they often believe the biggest challenges will be learning marketing, sales, finances, or technology. While those skills are important, most nurse entrepreneurs eventually discover that the biggest obstacle is not a lack of knowledge. It is what is happening between their ears. Many nurses carry beliefs that served them well as employees but hold them […]

Healthcare is built on trust. Patients trust nurses, physicians, hospitals, and healthcare systems with their bodies, their fears, and sometimes their lives. But what happens when something goes wrong? Mistakes in healthcare are devastating for everyone involved. Patients and families may be left frightened, angry, grieving, or searching for answers. Healthcare professionals often carry overwhelming guilt, shame, and fear. Institutions […]

  There is a moment in almost every nurse’s life where she realizes she has been making decisions from survival instead of vision. She stays in the exhausting job because the paycheck feels safe. She delays starting the business because she does not feel “ready.” She tolerates disrespect because she is afraid of losing security. She keeps shrinking her dreams […]

Here’s something no one tells nurse business owners early enough: There will be parts of this journey you do not want to do. Not because they’re wrong. Not because they don’t work. But because they’re uncomfortable. And nurses? We’re very good at confusing comfort with commitment. The plane ride of business ownership looks like: Learning sales when you’d rather perfect […]

Most nurses don’t quit because they don’t love nursing. They quit because the plane ride is exhausting. Turbulence. Delays. Cramped seats. No legroom. Someone kicking the back of your chair while asking you to “do more with less.” Sound familiar? Somewhere along the way, many nurses start believing that the plane ride is the trip. That if it’s uncomfortable, chaotic, […]

If no one has told you lately—you are doing an incredible job. Not just at the bedside. Not just in documentation, delegation, or critical thinking. But in showing up, day after day, in a world that is heavier, faster, and more demanding than ever before. I don’t know your exact story, but I know the weight you carry. And today, […]

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 […]

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 […]