One Brain, Two Minds: What’s a Nurse to Do?

I didn’t even want to be a nurse. But there I was: getting upset when asked to float to another unit; experiencing frustration at the lack of staffing and supplies; feeling belittled when I was cursed at in front of my patient. These are real experiences that a...

Moments of Self-Care: Catch Them When You Can!

This post is a collective effort of nurse bloggers as part of the Scrubs Mag Blog Carnival. If you are interested in participating find out more details and sign up here. Nursing is an extremely busy profession. While on the job, a nurse may not even have time to eat...

Reiki & Joy: Bringing Smiles into Your Work

One of the questions I get asked a lot is: “How come you always have such a huge smile on your face?” After the initial gratitude, and then the response that I am blessed with such a toothy-grin from my uncle Billy… I then take time for inner...