Author: Sandra Smith

The fear is immediate and paralyzing: When faced with an accusation or the realization of a nurse drug diversion issue, one question screams above all...

You’re sitting in a hospital room, and a doctor is explaining a complex treatment plan. Your mind is racing, and you wish you could record...

Ever looked at your paycheck after working a holiday shift and wondered if you were paid correctly? You’re not alone. Nurse holiday pay remains one...

The phone rings at the nurses’ station. A confident voice identifies themselves as a patient’s spouse requesting an update on Mr. Smith’s condition after his...

A patient looks at you with pleading eyes, describing how their dog is the only thing that gets them through their panic attacks. They ask...

Ever wondered if a single workplace grievance could threaten your license? It’s a fear that lingers in the back of many nurses’ minds. The line...

That heart-stopping moment when you realize you’ve made a medication error is a universal nursing fear. Your mind races: “Is the patient okay? What do...

Ever been in a vulnerable situation and felt a surge of gratitude or attraction toward the person helping you? You’re not alone. When we’re sick,...

That final two-week notice period feels like an eternity, doesn’t it? After months—or even years—of giving your all, the burnout is real, and the temptation...

Staring at that “nursing license pending” status can feel like watching paint dry—except with way more anxiety. You’ve passed the NCLEX, celebrated with your family,...