Archive | March, 2013

A Caring Profession

Bright light is blurring my vision. Trying to digest the moment I look around my surroundings. Computer monitors are all I see. In that brief moment I cannot move. When I try to look at my peripheral vision, I see ten other humans like me sitting comfortably and staring directly at the monitors in front […]

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Be a Positive Mentor, Preceptor and Role Model for Nursing Students and New Nurses

Many nursing students and new graduates become discouraged because of a bad experience they might have had with an impatient preceptor or a nurse who has been in this field for decades. Never forget that we were in their shoes at one time, feeling lost and praying for someone to take us under their wing […]

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Vital Tips in Choosing a Nursing Career

What do you hope to achieve in the future? What opportunities do you have right now for college entry? What family and work obligations are you handling? What are your financial considerations right now? Are you considering a career shift? What must you know about your choices before you make your informed decision? It is […]

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One insane (but true) nursing story

Probably you have had one of those moments as a child when your mommy asks you what you want to be when you grow up. I  had a lot of those moments and everybody where asking me the same question. My answer was that I want to be a nurse when I grow up. It wasn’t hard […]

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Upholding The Standards of Nursing as a Profession

To some people nursing is a profession that requires continuous reading and keeping up with technology. Others view it as a holy and noble profession because it gives services directly to people in various humane ways. Some people believe that nursing is an honorable profession that requires sacrifice and great responsibilities. Sadly, there are some […]

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Old Nurse to New Nurse

As a new nurse, you may be unsure of what you bring to the healthcare team. After all, your teammates have taken care of so many more patients than you have. They perform their tasks quicker and easier than you do. They may have rapport with the doctors and know how to work with difficult […]

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When we Care for Little Angels at NICU

Family centered approach to care fosters positive relationship between the families and health care team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This type of approach affects the overall well being of families and their preterm infant especially during infant’s confinement. It allows for development of good rapport and trust between clients and the NICU […]

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