By Nurse Courtney
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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Looking into becoming a nurse? Recently accepted into nursing school? Nervous about what being a nursing student means? The following are six ways to help you be successful in nursing school, so keep reading! 1. It’s Going to be Challenging Nobody said nursing school is easy. And if they did, they’re either a genius or …
Thinking of post-interview questions on the spot can be difficult! But I bet you’ve all been told to never walk away from an interview without asking any follow up questions. Here is a list of post-interview questions you should have ready for when your interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” What is …
Calling the doctor is nerve-racking, especially for new nurses and nursing students who don’t have much practice. The key to calling the doctor is to stay calm, get right to the point, and know what you’re talking about! The following are tips to help make calling the doctor a lot less scary. 1. Have all …
The famous first interview question, and one that most people get tripped up on; ‘Tell me about yourself.’ How long should your answer be? What should you say? This post will explore the different ways to answer this difficult ‘Tell me about yourself’ question so you can stand out amongst other applicants! Give Them Your …
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Interviews are nerve-wracking, but they don’t have to be! The following is a list of interview mistakes that will cost you the job so you can avoid them and land that dream job! Showing Up Late Before your actual interview date, I recommend physically driving to the hospital or location you are interviewing at. This …
