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Let’s be honest — not every day is a Florence Nightingale moment. Sometimes, it’s a patient yelling at you for something out of your control. Sometimes, it’s working short-staffed for the fifth shift in a row. Sometimes, it’s losing a patient — and having to walk into the next room like nothing happened. Bad days in nursing aren’t rare. But that […]

I often receive calls about communications or actions which are taken out of context usually leaving the nurse in trouble because there is no way for her to defend herself. It’s a “he said/she said” situation. Employers are likely going to believe the patients and not the nurse. Unfortunately, the same can be essentially true with the Board which can […]

What if your nursing expertise could become the foundation of a thriving business? For many nurses, exploring entrepreneurial opportunities offers a chance to expand their impact and take control of their professional futures. Nurses possess a rare combination of clinical knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, making them uniquely suited for diverse business ventures. Let’s explore some exciting paths where […]

It was 2:45 a.m. when it happened. I had just sat down for the first time all night. One of my patients, a sweet elderly man with dementia, had been restless and in pain since midnight. I had given him his scheduled pain medication around 1:30 a.m., documented everything, and even noted his verbal response: “Thank you, honey. That’s better.” […]

Nurses see firsthand what works and what doesn’t in healthcare. We’re the ones at the bedside, coordinating care, catching medication errors, and advocating for patients who might otherwise be overlooked. But pushing for change in a system resistant to it? That can be risky. Too many nurses have faced retaliation—being labeled as “difficult,” denied promotions, or even fired—just for speaking […]

Imagine standing in a courtroom, accused of a crime. The prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the highest standard of proof in the legal system. That means every shred of evidence must point so clearly to your guilt that no rational person could doubt it. This is how our legal system protects individuals from wrongful conviction. Now, […]

  I remember the first time a seasoned nurse looked me in the eye and said, “If it’s not documented, it wasn’t done.” I was a new nurse, fresh-faced and eager, still trying to keep my feet under me during a 12-hour shift that felt like a marathon. At the time, I thought documentation was just a formality—something we did […]

Building a business as a nurse entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. It takes grit, determination, and a willingness to step into the unknown. You’ve poured your expertise into something beyond bedside care, and that leap alone is worthy of celebration. But in the pursuit of success, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget […]

In a harrowing incident on February 18, 2025, at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, a nurse was brutally attacked by a patient, resulting in critical injuries. The patient, 33-year-old Stephen Scantlebury, was under a Baker Act hold—a Florida law allowing for involuntary mental health examination—when he allegedly assaulted the nurse, causing severe facial injuries that […]

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 […]