I am so thankful for my nursing apps! They cut down on my nursing duties and just make my job so much easier. I’m thrilled to share with you my picks for the most useful free nursing apps. A Guide To The Most Useful Free Nursing Apps Diseases Dictionary A completely free medical dictionary app containing medical disorders & diseases with detailed definitions, symptoms, … [Read more...] about A Guide To The Most Useful Free Nursing Apps
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25+ Nurse Jokes That Will Have Your Nursing Friends Rolling
Nursing is such an exhausting job. I think nurses have to have the best sense of humor of all of us because they put up with so much! We've done funny nurse memes, nursing school memes, and even nurses week memes. Now I put together a list of more than 25 hilarious nurse jokes and puns. Share this list with your nurse friends and make their day happier. 25+ Funny Nurse … [Read more...] about 25+ Nurse Jokes That Will Have Your Nursing Friends Rolling
Inspiration from 5 Nurse Philosophers and Theorists
Being a nurse is about care for the patient beyond just dosing out meds and taking temps. I found 5 nurse philosophers that changed the nursing career for the better. I hope their theories and ideas encourage you as much as they did me. Inspiration from 5 Nurse Philosophers and Theorists Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern … [Read more...] about Inspiration from 5 Nurse Philosophers and Theorists
The History & Meaning of Nurses Pins for Graduation
A beautiful way to symbolize graduating as a registered nurse is going through a pinning ceremony. Have you ever wondered: what do nurses pins mean? Let’s look at the history and meaning of nurses pins. The History & Meaning of Nurses Pins for Graduation What Is A Nursing Pin? A nursing pin is a type of badge made out of a metal such as gold or silver that is presented … [Read more...] about The History & Meaning of Nurses Pins for Graduation
17+ Hilarious Nursing School Memes For Every Student
Are you in nursing school right now? Or do you remember your time in nursing school? These years can be the most exhausting, draining, and stressful years. The only thing that helps is a great nursing school meme and a funny nurse joke. Just remember, when you graduate with your nursing pin, it is the best feeling in the world! Enjoy a laugh - and share this with your … [Read more...] about 17+ Hilarious Nursing School Memes For Every Student
Nurses Week 2018 Freebies and Giveaway
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6 through May 12. The final day aligns with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. This week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which registered nurses work to improve health care. To help you celebrate this wonderful week, we put together this post highlighting the best Nurses Week 2018 Freebies. We've also … [Read more...] about Nurses Week 2018 Freebies and Giveaway
Significant Clara Barton Quotes – Angel of the Battlefield
Clara Barton accomplished so much and was filled with a compassion that was contagious. She said many timeless things that have become a source of inspiration for nurses throughout history. Some of her most inspirational quotes follow. Who Was Clara Barton? Clara Barton is remembered for founding the American Red Cross. She was a pioneering nurse who received no formal … [Read more...] about Significant Clara Barton Quotes – Angel of the Battlefield
21+ Nurses Week Memes That Will Have You ROLLING!
Check out Nurses Week 2018 Freebies. It is almost Nurses week! Honestly, we deserve more than a week, we should get an entire month. For all the exhaustion, crankiness, sore feet, sore backs, and stress we go through, it’s all worth it when we make a difference. It also helps to laugh! So sit back and enjoy these nurses week memes. And after you recover from laughing so … [Read more...] about 21+ Nurses Week Memes That Will Have You ROLLING!
Are Nurse’s Notes Becoming a Lost Art?
For centuries nurses have been documenting the day to day activities and interventions of their patients. A well-crafted nurses note is a work of art, not only conveying the important information regarding their patient’s health status and response to treatment but also setting a tone and telling “the patient story.” Recent changes to the way nurses document has had a … [Read more...] about Are Nurse’s Notes Becoming a Lost Art?
Where to Find Deals on Dickies Scrubs
You’re here because you want to find deals of Dickies Scrubs, right? Dickies scrubs are a nursing staple – comfortable, durable and they look great. Some even consider Dickies the best scrubs. But shopping for them at your local scrub store can cost you a pretty penny, especially if you live in a rural area! Here are some fantastic online stores that offer Dickies Scrubs … [Read more...] about Where to Find Deals on Dickies Scrubs
5 Fun and Functional Scrub Dresses
While scrub dresses may harken back to an older time, many nurses love to wear them for their style and breathability. Fashion aside, scrub dresses must not only look good but be functional as well. I am all about keeping you looking your best at work. We've already talked about designer scrubs, the must have features of the best scrubs, and even classy Caribbean Blue … [Read more...] about 5 Fun and Functional Scrub Dresses
What Does ICU Stand for?
Let's just get this out of the way, because you probably landed on this page by Googling "What does ICU stand for?" So here's your answer: ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit. When entering a hospital, you are immediately inundated with medical jargon, confusing terms, and many abbreviations. Before you know it your head is spinning and you need a medical dictionary just to … [Read more...] about What Does ICU Stand for?
Where to Buy Engraved Stethoscopes
It’s safe to say that as a nurse, or any healthcare profession, your stethoscope is your loyal companion. Always around your neck or in the pocket of your scrubs, your stethoscope has probably played a vital role in multiple diagnoses and misplacing or losing it can really feel like you’ve lost an arm! Well, turns out, there’s a perfect solution that lets you mark your … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Engraved Stethoscopes
Sanita Vs Dansko – What are the Best Nurses Shoes?
The comfort of a good shoe is truly irreplaceable, especially when you’re in a profession that entails long hours and shifts, where you really wish you could fall asleep on your feet, if it was physically possible. Nursing may be one of the oldest and noblest professions on the planet, but that doesn’t make it any less grueling. Comfortable shoes really are a godsend when you … [Read more...] about Sanita Vs Dansko – What are the Best Nurses Shoes?
What Does Per-Diem Mean?
If you’ve ever paid attention to how certain creatively-oriented professions work (such as dancers, artists, writers and even teachers), then chances are that you’ve come across the term “freelancer”. “Freelancing” is an option which allows people to work at their convenience, based on their schedule and availability. In other words, no commitment to a long-term employer or … [Read more...] about What Does Per-Diem Mean?
