Starting IVs is one of the most exciting skills new nurses learn, and it can also be one of the most difficult nursing techniques to master. While threading a plastic catheter into a vein may seem straightforward when reading about it in a book, in practice, many things can go wrong or make the process more difficult. You may hear many nurses talk about “blowing a vein” when … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean to Blow a Vein?
Nursing Resources
Disability Insurance For Nurses – What It Is & Why You Need It Today
Do you have any disability insurance? You may not be aware, but disability insurance for nurses is an important policy that protects you in case you are unable to work. In this article, we'll share information about disability protection for nurses and how you can have income protection. Disability Insurance for Nurses As you read on, you'll learn all about nursing disability … [Read more...] about Disability Insurance For Nurses – What It Is & Why You Need It Today
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?
5 Reasons Why Every Perioperative Nurse Should Attend the AORN Conference
Thank you to AORN for partnering with us for this post. https://thenerdynurse.com/5-reasons-why-every-perioperative-nurse-should-attend-the-aorn-conference/#giveaway A perioperative nurse impacts patients at some of their most vulnerable times. For many patients, a surgery is a significant life event in which every aspect of their medical care can have a life-long impact. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Every Perioperative Nurse Should Attend the AORN Conference
12 Work from Home Nursing Jobs
Working from home can really be a Godsend. Working in the convenient setting of your home, the ability to take breaks when you want to, no senior executive breathing down your neck to get the job done, the freedom to work the hours you want and all the while be there for your family when they really need you. Working from home is indeed an ideal situation. But is working from … [Read more...] about 12 Work from Home Nursing Jobs
What does PRN Stand for and When Should it Be Used?
So often as nurses, we can be on cruise control just going through the motions of our day. Sometimes we forget or we don't really know what our common medical acronyms mean or why they mean what they do. It’s not until a patient asks us what something means that we start to feel a little silly when we’re stammering for an answering, as well as simultaneously kicking ourselves … [Read more...] about What does PRN Stand for and When Should it Be Used?
Resources on the Differences Between a Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse
You have been thinking and thinking about what career path to choose. There are so many options in the health field! You have finally made up your mind: you are going to be a nurse! It just makes perfect sense. You are kind, compassionate, empathetic, have great interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Another tough decision awaits you: LPN or RN? I have rounded up 10 … [Read more...] about Resources on the Differences Between a Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse
Becoming a Medical Fiction Author – Nurse Jamie Davis Shares His Story
There is no denying the need for medical books. They offer a wealth of information and teach us valuable skills. However, there are times when the last thing we want to do is read a text book. For enjoyment, many nurses turn to medical fiction for enjoyment. I recently had the opportunity to interview Nurse Jamie Davis and talk with him about his journey to becoming a … [Read more...] about Becoming a Medical Fiction Author – Nurse Jamie Davis Shares His Story
Effective Nursing Interventions for Anxiety
Being admitted to the hospital can be a jarring experience. You start the day, living your normal routine, and before you know it you’re lying on a stretcher under intense fluorescent lights with people hovering over you, poking you with needles and talking in a language you’re not really familiar with. Sounds like a scene from a horror movie. Nursing Interventions for … [Read more...] about Effective Nursing Interventions for Anxiety
Our Best Nursing Blogs of 2016
In 2016, The Nerdy Nurse aimed at being consistent. We wanted to bring you our very best nursing blogs. We've narrowed our focus to almost exclusively on nursing content and really tried to hone in and write on topics that we knew you would be interested in. Historically we've jumped around to topics ranging from parenting, travel, family, and personal ramblings. As we've … [Read more...] about Our Best Nursing Blogs of 2016
10 Tips for New Nurse Authors
Intellectual. Professor-ish. Anti-social. These words embodied what I always envisioned “nurse authors” to be like. Then I met Valerie, a down to earth, caring, compassionate, insightful nurse who happened to be an author of two books, several book chapters, and many journal articles. In my view, she was a normal human being, and suddenly it occurred to me that maybe I could be … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for New Nurse Authors
Are Cheap Scrubs as Good as Expensive Scrubs?
Let's review the pros and cons of buying scrubs at a premium price and buying cheap scrubs. Are Cheap Scrubs as Good as Expensive Scrubs? If you’re in the market for nursing scrubs, there are a few things you should keep in mind. You could buy a bunch of cheap scrubs and save money, or invest in a couple pairs of finely-made scrubs that might look better and often last … [Read more...] about Are Cheap Scrubs as Good as Expensive Scrubs?
Kati Kleber Shares Insight on Becoming a Nurse Author and Admit One
One nurse blogger who I am honored to know is Katie Kleber from FreshRN. If the name sounds familiar, she is the author of the book Becoming Nursey, that takes new nurses from school to bedside with practical advice and some humor. Now Katie is back with her second book, Admit One. Admit One: What You Must Know When Going to the Hospital I recently had a chance … [Read more...] about Kati Kleber Shares Insight on Becoming a Nurse Author and Admit One
Nurses Eat Their Young – How to Stop Being a Victim of Nurse Bullying
Nurses eat their young. If you're a nurse and haven't experienced bullying, you likely know someone who has. When I speak about social media and talk about how my bullying experience lead me to find community and connections with nurses online, I always have nurses who approach me after my talk to confide in me their bullying experiences. This happens without fail. I am … [Read more...] about Nurses Eat Their Young – How to Stop Being a Victim of Nurse Bullying
The Key to Success: Nurse to LNC
I talk to nurses all the time who have dreams of running their own business as legal nurse consultants (LNCs). The want to move from being a nurse to being a LNC. They want financial independence; they want control over their hours, schedules and work environments. And they don't want to be a prisoner of the hospital and have to work weekends and holidays. “Lorie, how did … [Read more...] about The Key to Success: Nurse to LNC
