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A Workforce Under Pressure Nurses across the U.S. are navigating a perfect storm of challenges: critical staffing shortages, emotional and physical exhaustion, stagnant compensation, and growing anxiety about AI and political instability. A recent survey of over 1 million clinicians highlights an all-too-familiar picture: 71% of nurses admit understaffing has directly impacted their workload—with 80% experiencing increased stress and 69% forced […]

  In today’s digital age, social media serves as a powerful tool for healthcare professionals to share knowledge, connect with peers, and advocate for the profession. However, it also presents potential pitfalls when not used responsibly. The recent incident involving nurse Yazz Scott underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism online. The Incident: A Cautionary Tale Yazz Scott, a Licensed Practical […]

When I decided to take the California Bar Exam, I expected to dive deep into constitutional law, torts, and civil procedure. What I didn’t expect was to come away with a clearer understanding of business—how it works, how it fails, and how it survives. Yes, the Bar Exam is a legal test, but embedded in its rigor is a masterclass […]

In our quest to address the nursing shortage, innovative solutions are essential. However, we must tread carefully when these solutions involve our youth. The recent case of Elliana Tenenbaum, who became a registered nurse at 16, and Indiana’s legislation to allow LPN training in high school, prompt a critical examination of the implications of such early entry into the nursing […]

  You’ve made it through nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and earned your license—now the real responsibility begins. One of the most high-stakes tasks you perform is administering narcotics. Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routine—and it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re […]

They told us it would be hard. But they never told us that in the pursuit of saving everyone else, we might lose ourselves. As nurses, we are hardwired to care (it’s in our DNA)—for our patients, our colleagues, our families, and sometimes even strangers on the street. We are taught to push through exhaustion, set aside our own pain, […]

When your nursing license—your livelihood, your identity, and the career you poured your heart into—is at risk, you don’t just need a good attorney. You need the right one. As a nurse myself, I know the fear, shame, and uncertainty that can overwhelm you when that dreaded envelope or email arrives from the Board. Your stomach drops. You replay everything […]

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, […]

  I finally made it to a Lakers game in Los Angeles, and it was nothing short of amazing. What made it even more special? I got to share the experience with my son, Jordan, a huge sports fan. It had been years since we last attended a basketball game together, but when the Lakers hosted the Houston Rockets, we […]

We know you didn’t go through nursing school, boards, night shifts, and bodily fluids of every variety just to lose your license over something avoidable. But the truth is—even good nurses can get into hot water. So let’s break it down: the Top 10 Ways to Get in Trouble with Your Nursing License—and how to stay far, far away from […]