Author: Sandra Smith

That sinking feeling in your stomach before a shift. The icy glare from a coworker in report. The “helpful” critique in front of a doctor...

Your heart pounds as you stare at the medication order. Something doesn’t feel right—a dangerously high dose or a medication that clashes with your patient’s...

There’s a line in nursing you never cross, and it’s often just a mouse-click away. The digital age put every patient chart at our fingertips,...

That moment the call comes from occupational health. The world stops. Your heart pounds in your chest, and a cold dread washes over you. You...

That moment of panic hits every nurse: “Could my mental health struggles cost me my license?” It’s a silent fear that keeps many nurses up...

Being diagnosed with a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection as a healthcare worker creates immediate stress and uncertainty. You’re not just worried about your health—you’re...

So, you’re a male nurse or a nursing student with long hair, and you’ve hit that familiar wall of uncertainty. You ask yourself, “Can I...

That nurse just went above and beyond. They stayed late to comfort you, answered your family’s questions with patience, or made a terrifying procedure feel...

That sinking feeling in your stomach is real. You’re a nurse, a trusted professional, and you’ve just been charged with a DUI. Fear, panic, and...

Opening a letter from your state Board of Nursing (BON) can be a heart-stopping moment. Your hands might shake as you read the words “complaint...