Learning the proper order of donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment, aka PPE, is super important for any nurse. So, let’s go over the CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommendations for the donning and doffing of PPE! Standard Precautions Let’s first start with Standard Precautions. These are the typical safety precautions taken for every patient …
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Looking to start your nursing career but unsure if night shift is right for you? Continue reading for an hourly nursing guide to night shift to help you decide! 1800 aka 6pm It’s an hour before your shift begins. You’re probably parking in the parking structure and walking into work at this time. Getting in …
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Your first patient death is traumatic. It’s the first time you’re witnessing the transition of life to death and it’s something that not many professions should have to deal with. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable part of nursing. Which is why learning how to cope with the death of patients is so important. Honor Your …
Looking for a good stocking stuffer for your favorite nurse? Unsure of what to get them after such a crazy year? Here’s a list of ten perfect (and practical) stocking stuffers for every nurse on your list! 1. Cute Badge Reels Whether it’s a holiday themed badge reel or a personalized one, nurses can never …
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Being a nurse is tough, especially when your patients are aggressive and not accepting of your care. Let’s break down how to handle aggressive patients so when they come your way, you’re prepared. Stay Calm It’s easy to let aggressive patients rattle you, especially as a new nurse, but don’t let it get to you. …
Shopping for your favorite nurse/loved one? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect nurse related gift to get yourself. Well look no farther! Here is a list of gifts every nurse is asking for this holiday season, plus some promo codes! 1. Apple Watch Apple watches are a great gift for nurses. We aren’t able …
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Giving a good bedside handoff report is not something that comes naturally, it’s something nurses learn through lots of practice. Here are the essentials of a good bedside handoff report to keep you ahead of the game! Introduction Introduce the oncoming nurse to your patient. If your patient is sleeping, you can skip this step …
What does nursing actually look like? Is it as glamorous as nursing on television? Well check your expectations at the door, here’s what to expect out of nursing: expectations versus reality. Expectation #1: After your preceptorship you’re going to be all alone. Nurses are never alone! It’s scary being independent the first couple of shifts. …
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As a new nurse it can be difficult to know the essentials of the job. You’re used to carrying around all that nursing school stuff but now it’s time to weed out what you don’t need. Here’s a list of nursing bag essentials to pack for your first shift on your own! Nursing Clipboard From …
Nursing school, the great unknown. So many of us have expectations of what nursing school will be like, but are those expectations realistic? Here is a list of what to expect in nursing school, expectations versus reality. So you know exactly what to expect! Expectation #1: Nursing school will be hard Reality: Going into to …
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