Making the Best of a Short-Staffed Shift

Making the Best of a Short-Staffed Shift

by | Jan 9, 2018 | Coping with Stress, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

  We all know that optimal nursing staff ratios lead to optimal patient outcomes. That’s why many institutions are working collaboratively with the health care team to implement staffing guidelines that will meet our increasingly complex patient needs....
3 Easy Strategies to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

3 Easy Strategies to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

by | Dec 19, 2017 | 12 hour vs 8 hour shifts, Coping with Stress, Cultural Competence, Holiday Work, Inspirational, New Graduate Nurses, NNBA, Nurses Matter, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Scheduling, Patient Advocacy, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

It’s that time of year again when patients and their families are relying on us to bring excellent nursing care along with a little holiday cheer to the bedside. Of course we will be faced with the normal stressors of nursing, along with the possibility of...
Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight: Michelle Podlesni, RN

Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight: Michelle Podlesni, RN

by | Dec 8, 2017 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Continuing Education, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, New Graduate Nurses, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance

It is my strong belief that if we spend more time focusing on supporting and uplifting our fellow colleagues, nurses would find greater satisfaction in the work that they do. Therefore I decided to create a monthly blog series: the Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight...
2017 Nursing Trends: Demand, Salary & More

2017 Nursing Trends: Demand, Salary & More

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Continuing Education, New Graduate Nurses, NNBA, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Travel RN, Work-Life Balance

    In 2017, the demand for nurses in the United States is steadily increasing.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016), employment trends of registered nurses is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is faster than the average for all...
How to Enjoy Nursing Shifts During the Holiday Season

How to Enjoy Nursing Shifts During the Holiday Season

by | Nov 27, 2017 | Coping with Stress, Holiday Work, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Scheduling, Patient Advocacy, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance

Nursing during the holiday season can be challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With the frenzied holiday scheduling, and being away from your family during festive gatherings, you may find yourself quickly becoming a holiday Grinch. However, you will also find that...