If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for a good nurse discount. In my humble little opinion, we do a lot of good in this world and we all deserve a little treat. Am I right? The problem is that these aforementioned discounts are often labeled as...
Whether you’re interested in becoming a labor and delivery nurse or are just trying to survive your L&D rotation, you will at some point come into contact with fetal heart rate monitoring and the VEAL CHOP mnemonic. If you’ve never heard of fetal heart rate monitoring and have no idea...
What are the parts of a stethoscope and their uses? Stethoscope parts are basically like Oreo cookies. Yes, I know this doesn’t really make sense, but hear me out. You have the two chocolate cookies: The part the medical professional puts in his/her ears and the part that goes on...
If you’re in the nursing profession (or know someone who is), it’s no secret that most nurses are pretty much constantly on their feet, running around at the speed of Usain Bolt (which is why you probably need a great pair of shoes)! Underneath our sweaty scrubs and Dansko cloggers,...
What is the DAISY Award for nurses? The DAISY award was created by The Daisy Foundation (more on that below), which partners with a wide variety of organizations to distribute the DAISY award. It is an award created to recognize excellent nurses (including LPNs & LVNS), nursing faculty members, and...
Picture this: You worked your butt off to be the best nursing school applicant possible. After months of stressing, applying, and waiting, you finally got into your dream nursing school. You were SO excited to start your nursing program, only to be hit with one major plot twist: You actually...
Are you a nurse who: Isn't sure what your dream specialty is? Is currently working on a floor that you hate? Is constantly asking yourself "What kind of nurse should I be?" or "What nursing specialty should I do?" Then this is the post for you.
If you’ve decided you want to go to nursing school and are totally overwhelmed with how much nursing school costs, you are definitely not alone. If you’re like I was, you’re probably wondering how to pay for nursing school with no money. Figuring out how to pay for nursing school...
Are you getting ready to take the Adult CCRN exam? If you’re hoping to get your hands on all of the information possible about the exam, then knowing the CCRN passing score, the CCRN pass rate, and what to expect in terms of exam difficulty can be a big deal...
If you’ve been following along, you know that I went from working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to my first outpatient position: Transplant Coordinator! I love this role for so many reasons, but I would be lying if I said I could...
