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Shift-Ready: Must-Have Products for Nurses

Nursing is more than just a job. It means long shifts, constant movement, and taking care of everyone else, often before yourself. From busy mornings to late-night rounds, having the right products can make a big difference in how you get through each shift. Below are the must-have products for nurses, carefully chosen to support […]

The Relentless School Nurse: Sharing My Guest Editorial in NASN School Nurse

NASN School Nurse is the clinical journal of the National Association of School Nurses. It creates room for reflection in a profession that rarely pauses, where decisions are made quickly, and the consequences are real. It is where evidence, experience, and evolving practice are brought into thoughtful conversation, not in theory, but in service of… 

Skincare Routine for Nurses Wearing Masks All Day

Wearing a mask for 8–12 hours a day is just part of life for nurses. All that friction, sweat, and trapped bacteria can cause acne, redness, and dry skin, what many call “maskne.” The good news? A simple skincare routine can keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and shift-ready. Keep your skin happy during long shifts […]

Things Nurses Are Tired of Hearing Every Day

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet they are often misunderstood and undervalued. From hospitals and clinics to home care and community settings, nurses work long hours, make critical decisions, and provide compassionate care under intense pressure. Despite this, there are certain phrases and comments that nurses hear repeatedly and are honestly tired […]

Things Nurses Are Tired of Hearing Every Day

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, yet they are often misunderstood and undervalued. From hospitals and clinics to home care and community settings, nurses work long hours, make critical decisions, and provide compassionate care under intense pressure. Despite this, there are certain phrases and comments that nurses hear repeatedly and are honestly tired […]

Skincare Routine for Nurses Wearing Masks All Day

Wearing a mask for 8–12 hours a day is just part of life for nurses. All that friction, sweat, and trapped bacteria can cause acne, redness, and dry skin, what many call “maskne.” The good news? A simple skincare routine can keep your skin healthy, comfortable, and shift-ready. Keep your skin happy during long shifts […]

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  The challenge for the clinician, and particularly for the intensivist, is that although the elevation of serum troponin is highly specific for myocardial cell damage, not all of the damage is a consequence of the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  Troponin elevations are sensitive and specific for myocardial cellular injury. False positives because of fibrin interference or antibodies are infrequent. Even minor increases in troponin values correlate with adverse outcomes in NSTE-ACS.