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The Transition from Bedside Care to Administration in Nursing

Throughout my profession and personal journey, I have always attempted to better myself. It is not so much that I am unsatisfied with my current state, but more so a desire to do something more and to be a part of something bigger than myself. It is the reason that I started writing and being [...]

Life after NCLEX: How to Advance Nursing and Your Nursing Career

5 Points of Consideration when taking the next step in nursing: Motivation, Education, Positive Attitude, Networking, and Integrity. Whether you are a fresh new graduate, or a nurse with years of experience, the future of nursing and your personal nursing career is in your hands. The ball, is in fact, in your court, do you [...]

Autonomy in Nursing: How to Have it Stolen From You.

One of my favorite things about nursing is the autonomy we have in our care.  It can be scary and overwhelming, especially as a new grad, but it is also extremely rewarding when  a decision you make facilitates the betterment of a patient. Nursing is the first job I have ever had where a “boss” [...]

Respect and Dignity: A Nurses Guide to Bullying in Nursing

I know that this has been a soapbox of mine here, but honestly, it is the reason why I started this blog in the first place. I was bullied.I was being called a liar, incompetent, and made to look a fool. At the most difficult point in my young life, pregnant, postpartum, the death of [...]

Lateral Violence in Nursing : Nurses Being Bullies

This sounds absurd, doesn’t it? I wish I could tell you that the myths that nurses eat their young are just myths. But sadly, I cannot tell you that. I wish I could tell you that your coworkers will be supportive of you and your patients and helpful and considerate. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you [...]