How much vacation time do you really need?
iStockphoto | Thinkstock Heck of a question, that. More years ago than I care to remember, I took a glorious five weeks off from work. I had saved up more time off than most of us will ever see, and...
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Ablestock.com | Thinkstock The hospital can be a political minefield. While you may work as a team, you’re all most concerned with your own job, right? How your supervisor sees you can determine a...
View ArticleHow to survive one of Those Days
Thinkstock | istockphoto You know when you walk in to find a patient who’s been running blood sugars of well over 700, a patient who’s just wedged himself into the corner of the wall and door in the...
View ArticleNews for nurses roundup: Two new studies released on nurse happiness
veer.com Every week we scour the Internet for controversy, quotes and stories related to nursing and the things you care about. Tune in to read our roundup every week! 1. Does your fatigue have...
View ArticleThe top 10 ways nurses boost their moods on the job
Thinkstock | istockphoto More code browns than you can count? Patients driving you up the wall? Tired of being, well, tired? We feel ya! Nursing’s a tough job, and it’s guaranteed that every once in a...
View ArticleSwimming in fear
From the Winter 2013 issue of Scrubs Not…enough…air. I felt it, like an electric current going from the tips of my fingers all the way to my toes, as my legs kicked, my arms moved in concert. Thank God...
View Article5 ways to build up a support network
iStockPhoto, Hemara | Thinkstock + Scrubs A support network can make or break your nursing career. The best support network is built first with those who work most closely with you–word-of-mouth...
View ArticleThe top 10 five-second stress-relief tips for nurses
iStockPhoto | ThinkStock + Scrubs Having a tough day? Unfortunately (as much as you might want to!), you can’t exactly run screaming out of the hospital and down the street as a stress reliever! So we...
View Article7 ways for busy nurses to create balance in their lives
iStockPhoto | ThinkStock + Scrubs As a busy nurse, I sometimes find it challenging to live a balanced lifestyle. I find myself running from task to task and taking care of everyone around me, only to...
View ArticleInspirational video: I AM a nurse
“Bound by paperwork, short on hands, sleep, and energy… nurses are rarely short on caring.” –Sharon Hudacek, A Daybook for Nurses Need a little boost to help you get through a tough day? We love...
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